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Heavy cannabis users showed reduced activity in key brain regions associated with working memory, with 63% demonstrating measurable changes in cognitive function during specific tasks.

High-potency cannabis use has emerged as a significant factor in cyclic vomiting presentations, requiring clinicians to carefully evaluate usage patterns and consider CHS in their differential diagnosis.

The study found that frequent use of high-potency cannabis is associated with changes in genes related to mitochondrial and immune function, particularly affecting the CAVIN1 gene.

Recent studies show cannabis use before intercourse helped 67% of women with orgasmic dysfunction achieve improved sexual satisfaction, highlighting its potential as a therapeutic option for female sexual health.

Cannabis use was associated with a more than 11 times greater risk for psychotic disorder among adolescents, compared to no cannabis use.

The proposed shift of marijuana to a Schedule III drug highlights its recognized medical applications and potential to treat conditions like anxiety and chronic pain, offering a safer alternative to traditional treatments.