We can test for alcohol in seconds. Marijuana impairment? Still a guessing game

JAMA Study Finds Teen Marijuana Use More Than Doubles the Risk of Serious Mental Illness

A JAMA Health Forum study of 463,396 teens found cannabis use doubles the risk of psychosis and bipolar disorder. Cannabis typically preceded psychiatric diagnosis by 1.7–2.3 years.

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Queensland to double penalties for drug drivers in major road safety crackdown

Drink or drug-drivers, including medical cannabis users, could spend up to 25 years in prison under one state’s newly introduced road safety laws.

Cannabis use led to more psychiatric disorders, psychosis and addiction: Study

'Young people ... who engage in daily cannabis use and develop a cannabis use disorder have a higher prevalence of these mental disorders'

Co Antrim man who committed ‘bizarre’ offences after he ‘lost his mind’ due to cannabis handed Probation Order

Defence barrister says client ‘was completely unaware that cannabis could cause this type of psychosis’

"Alcohol may have been involved" [Dumbass]

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Researchers Found One Everyday Drink May Protect Against Liver Disease

This everyday drink could be your liver's MVP.

He Was Just Trying To Enjoy A Drink Outside When A Stranger Made A Bizarre Assumption

If the drink didn't make things clear, the cigarette should have been a clue. The post He Was Just Trying To Enjoy A Drink Outside When A Stranger Made A Bizarre Assumption appeared first on TwistedSifter.

Study examines whether low dopamine levels are tied to teen substance use

PITTSBURGH -- What makes some teenagers more likely to experiment with drugs and alcohol? A new study from Pitt theorizes that one factor may be tied to their levels of dopamine, also known as “the pleasure chemical.” The study, published in ...

Ireland has been urged to 'avoid alcohol' for next 72 hours for safety reasons

One piece of advice to anyone spending time near or on water over the next few days is to completely avoid alcohol

PARLIAMENT | MP quizzes 'inadequate' penalties for drunk drivers; parolee monitoring devices

Where's the proposal to make drunk drivers pay victims, Zahari asks.

Q&A: Adrian Larrea, The HAZE Company 

For Raleigh-based HAZE, declining alcohol sales created an opportunity in THC drinks. Now that business may be in jeopardy.

YouTube settles with teen averting new US addiction trial

YouTube settles with teen averting new US addiction trial

Alcohol dependence down but more treated for harmful use

Fewer people are presenting with alcohol dependence, but more are entering treatment with harmful or hazardous use, according to the latest figures from the Health Research Board.

Supplies of essential chemotherapy drugs are running low and experts fear rationing could soon begin

Younger patients with a full chance of recovery are being prioritized for drugs, according to one doctor

Innovative Industrial Properties: Cannabis Rescheduling Progress Reinforces The Re-Rating Thesis

Innovative Industrial Properties: Cannabis Rescheduling Progress Reinforces The Re-Rating Thesis

What Killed Lindsey Graham? Was it Really 'Natural Causes'?

Medical experts weigh in on whether Sen. Lindsey Graham's aortic dissection diagnosis can rule out poisoning as toxicology testing continues.

My father became a monster when he drank, so for years I was teetotal. But when I finally started drinking I realised this truth that everyone concerned about their alcohol consumption should know: JON HARVEY

My father became a monster when he drank, so for years I was teetotal. But when I finally started drinking I realised this truth that everyone concerned about their alcohol consumption should know: JON HARVEY

Andrew Gillum Nearly Beat DeSantis - Now He’s Facing Meth and Marijuana Charges

Andrew Gillum Nearly Beat DeSantis - Now He’s Facing Meth and Marijuana Charges

Get a red face after drinking? You could be at a higher risk of Alzheimer's disease, finds concerning new study

Get a red face after drinking? You could be at a higher risk of Alzheimer's disease, finds concerning new study

Drug-driving overtakes drunk-driving in UK

Drug-driving convictions have surpassed drunk-driving for the first time in the UK, IAM RoadSmart revealed, citing official data Read Full Article at RT.com

C’River: NDLEA arrests 262 drug offenders in seven months, destroys cannabis farms

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Cross River State Command, says it arrested 262 suspected drug offenders between November 2025 and May 2026 as part of intensified efforts against narcotics distribution in the state. The post C’River: NDLEA arrests 262 drug offenders in seven months, destroys cannabis farms appeared first on Vanguard News.

ASCERT urges people to check their medication before drinking this July bank holiday

ASCERT is encouraging people across Northern Ireland to be aware of the risks of mixing alcohol with prescription medicines as they prepare for the July bank holiday weekend.

Pelajar IPTS didakwa edar lebih 14kg kanabis

KUBANG PASU: Pelajar institusi pengajian tinggi swasta (IPTS) dihadapkan ke Mahkamah Majistret Jitra di sini hari ini atas tuduhan mengedar 14.63 kilogram (kg) kanabis, minggu lalu. Tertuduh, Ishvherr Singh Jagjit Singh, 24, mengangguk faham ketika pertuduhan dibacakan di hadapan Majistret Nor Syaliati Mohd. Sobri dan tiada pengakuan direkodkan. Dia didakwa telah mengedar dadah berbahaya jenis ... Read more The post Pelajar IPTS didakwa edar lebih 14kg kanabis appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.

A Chicago Restaurant Kicked Patrons Out For Smelling Like Weed. Was It Wrong? Let’s Talk About It

A debate is brewing online about whether or not the restaurant should have kicked the patrons out for the smell of cannabis. Where do you stand?

Form 4 Trulieve Cannabis Corp For: 25 June

Form 4 Trulieve Cannabis Corp For: 25 June

Rescheduling marijuana would put politics ahead of science

The Drug Enforcement Administration is considering a proposal to move marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III of the Controlled Substances Act, which would recognize all cannabis products as having a currently accepted medical use, but the evidence does not support this conclusion and policymakers should put science ahead of politics.

Alcohol, drugs are not the solution to stress – doctors caution

Health professionals at the International Maritime Hospital (IMaH) have cautioned men against relying on alcohol and drugs to cope with stress, saying the substances only provide temporary relief while leaving the underlying problems unresolved.

Pritzker signs bill geared toward more oversight, equity in cannabis industry in Illinois – CBS2 (Chicago)

One goal is to eliminate barriers for medical cannabis patients, in part by allowing all Illinois dispensaries to register as medical cannabis dispensaries. The legislation also allows dispensaries to offer drive-through and curbside pickup, and doubles the amount of marijuana residents can possess at one time.

Drogues en milieu scolaire en guinée : près de 30% des jeunes exposés à la chicha (enquête nationale)

Lors d’une rencontre tenue ce jeudi 26 juin 2026 à Conakry, à l’occasion de la Journée internationale de lutte contre l’abus et le trafic illicite de drogues, l’Institut itinérant de formation et de prévention intégrées contre la drogue et autres conduites addictives (IIFPIDCA) a présenté les résultats d’une enquête nationale sur la consommation de substances []

‘Took control of my life’: Teens banned from buying popular Sydney party drug

The inhalant drug has previously been widely available for recreational use both online and at walk-in tobacconists.

Yeşilay study spotlights early alcohol use, health risks in Türkiye

The Turkish Green Crescent Society (Yeşilay) on Wednesday released its latest nationwide study on alcohol consumption, revealing that many individuals in Türkiye try alcohol for th...

Your After-Work Drinks Could Be Aging Your Brain Faster Than You Think

A new study found that heavy drinking can accelerate biological brain aging and triggers the molecular warning signs of Alzheimer’s disease—long before memory loss even starts.

Apparently Dog Show Competitors Need to Be Screened for ... Cocaine?

It should probably be obvious not to give your dog cocaine before a dog show (or ever), but that didn't stop this one from testing positive.

The Wine Moms Are Smoking Pot Now

There’s a new TikTok trend making headlines, and it’s all about moms smoking weed to survive taking care of their children. They call themselves “garden moms.” Parents are calling pot a coping mechanism, describing their drug habits with zero shame. As the barriers to accessing marijuana crumble nationwide, with multiple states legalizing the drug both ...

RFK Jr. stacks FDA panel with peptide peddlers as FDA scientists oppose access

Peptide drugs are popular, but FDA scientists warn they're untested, may be harmful.

Teens discover their robot taxi is a narc

A Waymo in San Mateo reportedly ratted out two teenagers for drinking and shooting Orbeez from the back seat, proving the driverless future still has a hall monitor. Nobody is defending underage drinking or shooting projectiles from a moving car. The point is that the car was not just a car. — Read the rest The post Teens discover their robot taxi is a narc appeared first on Boing Boing.