cannabis use
Coverage of cannabis use in the Nexus archive.
- Massive study links teen marijuana use to double the risk of serious mental illness
A study of over 463,000 adolescents found that cannabis use is linked to a doubled risk of serious mental health conditions like psychotic and bipolar disorders. Cannabis use often preceded these diagnoses by nearly two years, raising concerns about its impact on developing brains.
- Center of Excellence for Cannabis Care opens in Albany
A cannabis care center, the Center of Excellence for Cannabis Care and Health Equity, has opened in Albany to support healthcare systems and clinicians as cannabis use becomes more common in New York state. The New York State Office of Cannabis Management announced the launch.
- This common habit could be quietly hurting men’s fertility, experts warn
Experts warn that cannabis use, both recreational and medical, may negatively impact male fertility by reducing sperm count, quality, and motility. Studies cited in the article link heavy cannabis use to lower sperm concentration and increased miscarriage risks in women undergoing fertility treatment. Male infertility accounts for 45% of infertility cases, yet remains under-evaluated.