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kunc.org > 2026-03-17 > many-say-they-use-cannabis-for-their-mental-health-but-theres-no-evidence-it-helps

Many say they use cannabis for their mental health, but there's no evidence it helps

2+ day, 11+ hour ago  (548+ words) One of the top reasons people say they use marijuana for medical purposes is for mental health. Now the largest scientific review yet concludes there is little to no high-quality data on whether it works. Here's NPR health correspondent Will…...

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kunc.org > npr-news > 2025-05-13 > a-quarter-of-children-have-a-parent-with-substance-use-disorder-a-study-finds

A quarter of children have a parent with substance use disorder, a study finds

10+ mon, 6+ day ago  (798+ words) A new study estimates that 19 million children in the U.S. have a parent with a substance use disorder and that alcohol is the most commonly used substance by the parents. The number amounts to 1 in 4 children with a parent who has…...