Cannabis use disorder may be linked to growing number of heart … – The Edwardsville Intelligencer

The rising trend from 2007 to 2018 was most pronounced in three groups: ages 18 to 34, men and African Americans, according to findings being presented this Sunday at the American Heart Association’s virtual Scientific Sessions conference. They identified people 18 to 49 who had been hospitalized for a heart attack and whose records showed […]

Older adults are using marijuana more than ever before – The Edwardsville Intelligencer

“It’s actually very, very easy,” Marvin Yeoman said. Dr. Juan Sanchez-Ramos, a researcher and professor of neurology at the University of South Florida, said studies show marijuana may help reduce symptoms like insomnia and irritability in Alzheimer’s patients, improve motor symptoms from Parkinson’s, diminish arthritic pain and combat sleep disorders — conditions that are all […]

Illinois announces winners of lottery for cannabis licenses

In the Metro East region, there were three winners, including Tatich 3 LLC, Blounts & Moore and Americanna Dream LLC. If the principal officer and/or applicant does not notify IDFPR, the department will not issue the applicant all available conditional licenses drawn in this lottery. Groups unable to find a physical location within 180 days […]