Science Category
More women using cannabis daily before and during pregnancy, research finds
The number of women using cannabis in the year before they get pregnant and early in their pregnancies is increasing, and their frequency of use…
Legalized recreational marijuana a substitute for alcohol, but not tobacco
The recent wave of recreational cannabis legalization across the US could generate $22 billion in sales per year, but not everyone is happy about it.…
Prenatal Cannabis Effects on Infants
Marijuana use has increased across all demographics due to recent cannabis legalization efforts. Pregnant women and women who have just given birth are consuming cannabis…
Marijuana use may not make parents more 'chill'
Sorry, marijuana moms and dads: Using pot may not make you a more relaxed parent, at least when it comes to how you discipline your…
Ohio Medical Board Delays Ruling on Medical Marijuana for Anxiety and Autism
Ohio residents’ hope for legal recreational marijuana was thwarted after a proposed constitutional amendment failed to make the 2019 ballot. In lieu of cannabis legalization,…
Cannabis treatment counters addiction: First study of its kind
An Australian study has demonstrated that cannabis-based medication helps tackle dependency on cannabis, one of the most widely used drugs globally. A new article provides…
Michigan’s New Recreational Cannabis Rules
Michigan’s Marijuana Regulatory Agency (MRA) recently released emergency regulations for its upcoming recreational cannabis market. On July 3, 2019, the MRA approved a set of…
Hawaii Cannabis College
Hawaii’s stunning landscapes of canyons, lava fields, snow-capped mountains, and pristine beaches make the perfect backdrop for cannabis use, cultivation, and education. Hawaii is a…
No Legal Weed for New York Yet
New York lawmakers couldn’t gather enough votes to pass the Marijuana Taxation and Regulation Act (MTRA) last month, leaving New Yorkers without legal weed for…
How to Apply for a Medical Marijuana Card in Oregon
Oregon has had medical and recreational marijuana laws on the books since voters approved the Medical Marijuana Act in 1998 and the Control, Regulation, and…
What is Synthetic Cannabis & Why is it So Bad?
Synthetic cannabis is a common misnomer for a type of “designer drug” that mimics the effects of marijuana but to a larger and sometimes more…
Do You Really Need a Budtender Certification?
If you’re one of the many starry-eyed individuals hoping to get your fair share of the green rush, then you’ll need to learn as much…
Are You Allergic to Cannabis?
Cannabis has been used for medicinal and recreational purposes for five millennia, but only recent scientific research has uncovered that cannabis is an allergen that…
Cannabis Training at a Discount
Enrolling in a nationally recognized cannabis training course is more affordable than ever. For a limited time only, you can enroll in Cannabis Training University’s…
Colorado’s New Rules Allow for Cannabis Cafes, Delivery, and More
Governor Jared Polis recently signed new cannabis laws into place legalizing social cannabis consumption and commercial delivery. On Wednesday, May 29, 2019, Polis gave the…
Could marijuana be an effective pain alternative to prescription medications?
A new study has shown how cannabis could be an effective treatment option for both pain relief and insomnia, for those looking to avoid prescription…
Washington Medical Marijuana Laws
Washington state has a lengthy history with cannabis decriminalization, but its recent legislative efforts have made The Evergreen State one of the leading medical marijuana…
Growing Cannabis in a Tent
Growing weed in a tent is a great way to grow cannabis at home. You’re not going to be growing on an industrial level. However,…
How to Apply for a Medical Marijuana Card in California
California residents legalized medical marijuana in 1996 when they passed Proposition 215, the Compassionate Use Act. In 2013, Senate Bill 420 gave patients additional protections…
Cannabis Plant Defoliation Techniques
Defoliating your plants is the process of removing leaves to allow more light and airflow to reach your buds. Not only does defoliation promote growth…
Alaska Cannabis College
Since 1975, Alaska has flirted with decriminalization and prohibition attempts multiple times leading to contradictory regulations and unnecessary jail time for medical and recreational patients.…
Early-and-regular cannabis use by youth is associated with alteration in brain circuits that support cognitive control
The development of neural circuits in youth, at a particularly important time in their lives, can be heavily influenced by external factors — specifically the…
Marijuana use increases, shifts away from illegal market
A new article reports that, based on analysis of public wastewater samples in at least one Western Washington population center, cannabis use both increased and…
Gene linked to cannabis abuse
New research shows that a specific gene is associated with an increased risk of cannabis abuse. The gene is the source of a so-called nicotine…
Formation of habitual use drives cannabis addiction
A shift from brain systems controlling reward-driven use to habit-driven use differentiates heavy cannabis users who are addicted to the drug from users who aren’t,…
Medical marijuana does not reduce opioid deaths
Legalizing medical marijuana does not reduce the rate of fatal opioid overdoses, according to researchers.
Online Cannabis Training Offers Unique Advantages
With cannabis legalization gaining momentum around the globe and business booming in decriminalized areas, there is more incentive than ever before to invest in this…
Cannabis use among older adults rising rapidly
Cannabis use among older adults is growing faster than any other age group but many report barriers to getting medical marijuana, a lack of communication…
Genetic analysis of cannabis is here
Research could provide government regulators with powerful new tools for addressing a bevy of commercial claims and other concerns as non-medical marijuana, hemp and CBD…
Vaping is linked to adolescents' propensity for crime, study shows
A new study explores emerging drug use in the form of adolescent vaping and its association with delinquency among 8th and 10th grade students.
Synthetic version of CBD treats seizures in rats
A synthetic, non-intoxicating analogue of cannabidiol (CBD) is effective in treating seizures in rats, according to research by chemists. The synthetic CBD alternative is easier…
Growing up high: Neurobiological consequences of adolescent cannabis use
About one in five Canadian adolescents uses cannabis. Neuroscientists have been researching the effects of cannabis on the adolescent brain. Adolescence is associated with the…
CBD clinical trial results on seizure frequency in dogs 'encouraging'
Scientists have found in a small study that 89 percent of dogs who received CBD in the clinical trial had a reduction in the frequency…
Legal marijuana reduces chronic pain, but increases injuries and car accidents
The legalization of recreational marijuana is associated with an increase in its abuse, injury due to overdoses, and car accidents, but does not significantly change…
Health professionals wary of medicinal cannabis misuse and adverse effects
An analysis of published studies gauging attitudes to medicinal cannabis has found that while health professionals are broadly supportive, they feel they lack clinical and…
Cannabis-based medicine may reduce seizures for children with difficult-to-treat epilepsy
Taking a pharmaceutical formulation of cannabidiol, a cannabis-based medicine, cut seizures nearly in half for children with a rare and severe type of epilepsy called…
The new 'runner's high'? Some often mix weed, workouts
A study of cannabis users in states where it’s legal found 82% use the drug before and/or after exercise, with many reporting it increases enjoyment,…
Insight into the proteins in the brain that detect cannabis
Researchers have made new progress in understanding how cannabinoid receptors (CB1Rs), the proteins that detect the active components of marijuana, are controlled in the brain.
One in 7 Washington State drivers with children in the car recently used marijuana
According to a roadside survey conducted in Washington State, 14.1% of drivers with children in the car — nearly one in seven — tested positive…
Insights on marijuana and opioid use in people with cancer
A new study reveals that many people with cancer use marijuana, and rates of use in the US have increased over time. The study also…