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Research Society on Marijuana (RSMj) Annual Scientific Meeting

23 July 2021

Online

Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, RSMj is hosting its 5th annual meeting virtually on July 23, 2021 from 12-5 PM Eastern time. Our goal is to make this an interactive experience for attendees, thus all sessions will include live components via Zoom.

Virtual Poster Session

How State Marijuana Legalization Became a Boon for Corruption

News

This article by Politico illustrates one of the worrying impacts of drug legalization in the United States, a rise in corruption by officials who are supported by the cannabis industry.

What is the target of the marijuana industry?

News

According to a new study,unlicensed marijuana dispensaries in California are opening in black and Latino neighborhoods at a disproportionately high rate, following a similar pattern taken by alcohol and tobacco retailers. Researchers say...

RSMj 2020 4th Annual Scientific Meeting (Virtual)

24 July 2020

Virtual

The 4th Annual Scientific Meeting of RSMj will be held virtually! In this abbreviated meeting, RSMj welcome all members and non-members alike to join the virtual meeting at no cost on Friday, July 24, 2020 from 2:00pm - 5:00pm EST (11am - 2:00pm PST).

Impact of Marijuana on Adolescent Health

Leaflet, Infographic, Fact sheet, Poster

13 May 2020

Learn how using marijuana during adolescence can impact health including affecting the brain, mental health, and increasing risk for addiction and other harms.

Systemic Review of Systemic Reviews Finds Numerous and Diverse Harms with Marijuana Use

Scientific article

9 March 2020

Researchers attempted to assess the global harms associated with marijuana use and potentially define risky marijuana use in a systematic review of systematic reviews. Forty-four systematic reviews including over 1053 diverse studies were...

Providing Youth Cannabis Use Prevention Messages that Promote Wellness Lifestyles: Free Webinar

Video and audio recordings

4 January 2020

Webinar Objectives: Develop messages that integrate youth cannabis use prevention with fitness & health promotion using the Behavior-Image Model. Compare evidence-based & evidence-informed programs for preventing marijuana use and promoting...

Benefits and Harms of Medical Cannabis: A Scoping Review of Systematic Reviews

Scientific article

10 December 2019

Abstract Background There has been increased interest in the role of cannabis for treating medical conditions. The availability of different cannabis-based products can make the side effects of exposure unpredictable. We sought to conduct a...

Examining the Profile of High-Potency Cannabis and its Association with Severity of Cannabis Dependence

Scientific article

Abstract Background Cannabis use is decreasing in England and Wales, while demand for cannabis treatment in addiction services continues to rise. This could be partly due to an increased availability of high-potency cannabis. Method Adults...

Parent Marijuana Use Associated With Substance Use in Children

News

New research explores some of the long-term impacts of marijuana use in families. The study revealed that the children of parents who reported marijuana use during their teenage years were significantly more likely to report substance use...