Written by: Meisi Li According to the latest World Drug Report by the UN Office on Drugs and Crime, the annual prevalence of cannabis use in the population aged 15-16 is 5.8%, compared to 4.1% in the general population. The report also highlights the trend of cannabis legalization in North America and its potential influence […]
Problematic internet usage (PIU) is defined as internet use that is risky, excessive or impulsive in nature leading to adverse life consequences, specifically physical, emotional, social or functional impairment. It is a growing health concern for parents and medical professionals. Dr. Megan Moreno has been leading SMAHRT’s PIU research for over a decade. Over the […]
Cannabis for adult non-medical use was legalized in Washington in 2013, and ongoing SMAHRT research noticed a risk in cannabis posts on social media during that time. While many regulations exist to limit youth exposure to cannabis marketing on TV, newspapers and in neighborhoods, social media remains relatively unregulated. To better understand how recreational retail […]