Many people still believe marijuana is “safe” or that it’s impossible to get addicted, but research increasingly proves the opposite. Cannabis use disorder (CUD) is emerging as a serious public health issue in the United States and beyond. Unlike casual perceptions that downplay its risks, science shows cannabis can have long-lasting effects on the brain, behavior, and overall health—especially for teens and young adults whose brains are still developing. The

As marijuana use continues to rise across the country, new research is uncovering unexpected health concerns—especially in trauma patients. A study analyzing over 593,000 adult trauma cases from the ACS Trauma Quality and Improvement Program (2015–2016) found a significant link between preinjury marijuana exposure and increased thromboembolic complications (TEC), such as deep venous thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism (PE). After adjusting for confounding factors, patients who tested positive for THC