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How Does Cannabis Legalization Affect Organized Crime? New Research Sheds Light

Curious About Cannabis Edibles? Fed Health Agency Funds Project To Study Use Among Young Adults

Veterans Affairs Is Not Preventing Suicides Successfully, Says GOP Rep. As Congressional Committee Approves Cannabis And Psychedelics Bills

Curious About Cannabis Edibles? Fed Health Agency Funds Project To Study Use Among Young Adults

Veterans Affairs Is Not Preventing Suicides Successfully, Says GOP Rep. As Congressional Committee Approves Cannabis And Psychedelics Bills

Is Cannabis Replacing Beer? Canadian Study Links Weed Legalization To Drop In Alcohol Sales

DEA Clears This NASDAQ-Traded 'Plant-Touching' Firm To Research And Produce Schedule I And II Plant-Based Drugs

Is Cannabis Replacing Beer? Canadian Study Links Weed Legalization To Drop In Alcohol Sales

DEA Clears This NASDAQ-Traded 'Plant-Touching' Firm To Research And Produce Schedule I And II Plant-Based Drugs

Overcome Networking Fears: Here's A Tried-And-True Strategy For Smoother Interactions

National Cancer Institute Study Looks At Cannabis Efficacy On Immunotherapy In Cancer Patients

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Is Your Marijuana Safe? Study Exposes Disturbing Truth About Illicit Products

A recent study in Canada revealed a significant discrepancy in safety between cannabis produced for the legal market versus the illegal.

Cannabis Can Help Reduce Unregulated Opioid Use And Manage Cravings, Study Finds

A study funded by the U.S. National Institutes of Health (NIH) and Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR), found that cannabis is associated with reduced opioid cravings for people using unregulated opioids (PWUO) and people living with chronic pain.

Cannabis Impairment & Driving: Are Field Sobriety Tests Accurate?

Numerous studies have shown the effects of cannabis on driving performance, and the overwhelming consensus is that it impairs driving ability.

Revolutionizing Rheumatoid Arthritis Treatment: Psychedelics Biotech Co. Touts New Patent

Psychedelics-focused biopharmaceutical company Silo Pharma, Inc. (NASDAQ: SILO) announced on Wednesday that the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office has issued Patent 16/825,371 titled "Peptide-Targeted Liposomal Delivery for Treatment, Diagnosis, and Imaging of Diseases and Disorders."

Massachusetts Cannabis Commission Considers New Rules For Veterans' Access To Medical Marijuana

The Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission (CCC) is actively reviewing potential changes to enhance veterans' access to medical marijuana.

Keeping Food Fresher For Longer: Here's How CBD Can Help

Humans have been searching for ways to maintain the freshness of their food for millennia using all manner of methods.

CBD Inhibits Colorectal Cancer Progression, Say Researchers In New Study

Colon cancer is the third most deadly cancer in both men and women in the United States. According to the American Cancer Society, nearly 107 000 new cases have been diagnosed in 2023 alone.

Aroma, Not THC, Is Critical For Enjoying Cannabis, Scientists Say

This article was originally published in November 2022.

Gummies With THC May Soon Be Banned In New York Under New Bill, Some Weed Not Strong As Labeled In Colorado

In New York, a newly introduced bill seeks to ban the sale or delivery of candy products containing THC. A 4934 from Assemblyman Phil Steck (D-Schenectady) and chairman of the Assembly Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Committee would amend the state’s cannabis law.

Carpet & Flooring Main Reservoirs Of THC: Researchers' Advice On How To Protect Children From Exposure

THC, or tetrahydrocannabinol, which is the main psychoactive ingredient in cannabis can linger in the environment for extended periods, causing unintended exposure long after smoking has stopped, a new study has shown.

The Microbiome And Psychedelics: It's Not All In Your Head

This article by Patrick McConnell was originally published on Microdose and appears here with permission.

Does Marijuana Legalization Increase Alcohol Use? A New Study Might Surprise You

Marijuana legalization is associated with increased use of alcohol, a new study published in JAMA Health Forum revealed.

Studying The 'Magic' In Shrooms: New Research Will Assess Origin Of Psychedelic Properties

Psychedelic -or psilocybin- mushrooms have demonstrated a potential to treat such conditions as depression, anxiety and addiction, yet they are still a mystery in terms of how they evolved and what role they play in nature.

This Marijuana Reform Bill Has Enough Support For Congressional Approval, Prohibitionist Group Says

Researchers associated with the prohibitionist group Smart Approaches To Marijuana (SAM) are urging Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) to advance the bill that would substantially expand scientific cannabis research "as quickly as possible," reported

Medical Marijuana For Chronic Pain: University Of Michigan Conducting More Studies

Researchers at the University of Michigan, MoreBetter (Releaf App), LEVEL and Overcome announced they are recruiting California residents to participate in a 12-week study focusing on the efficacy of different cannabinoid capsules and tablets for managing chronic pain "related to Fibromyalgia, Rheumatoid Arthriti

Can Marijuana Help With Sleep Problems From Post-War Trauma? New Study Shows Promising Results

With roughly 60 million Americans suffering from sleep disorders, many are turning to medical cannabis to solve the problem.

Identical Twins Living In Different States Have Contrasting Marijuana Use Habits, Here's Why

The U.S. is seeing an increase in marijuana use that can be attributed to legalization for recreational purposes, a recent study in the journal Addiction shows. Those living in states where adult-use cannabis is legal, consume it 20% more frequently than residents of states where marijuana is still banned.

Cannabis Lab Experts Discuss Some Of Pot's Most Pressing Areas Of Research

From its business potential to its chemical compounds, every aspect of cannabis contains a seemingly infinite array of possibilities and uncertainties.

Cannabis Use 10 Times More Common Among Cigarette Smokers, Study Shows

Does the legalization of recreational cannabis increase overall consumption? Researchers from Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health and The City University of New York found that it does.

Adolescents Three Times More Prone To Marijuana Addiction Than Adults, New Study Reveals

Young people often turn to marijuana to feel better, as well as to reduce anxiety in social situations such as connecting with friends. But how many teens actually use marijuana?

Regular Cannabis Users Better Drivers Than Casual Consumers, New Study Explains Why

Over 40% of US drivers who use both alcohol and marijuana admitted they drive under the influence of one or both of the substances, according to a recent study.

National Institute On Drug Abuse Seeks To Set Up Medical Marijuana Registry, Here's How It Will Function

The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) announced recently that it was searching for new partners to supply cannabis for research purposes.

National Institute On Drug Abuse Seeks New Partner Facilities To Produce Research Cannabis, What Are The Requirements?

The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), the lead federal agency supporting scientific research on drug use and its consequences, is searching for new partners who would supply cannabis for research purposes.