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Popular U.S. Edibles Brand Announces European Launch
Wana Brands will launch in Europe through a partnership with the Alpen Group, a vertically integrated cannabis company in Switzerland. The post Popular U.S. Edibles…
Cannabis Waste in Washington State Would Be Diverted from Landfills Under New Bill
All cannabis waste currently gets sent to landfills, but the new law would allow the public to buy non-dangerous plant material to be used in…
Hawaiian Senate Overwhelmingly Approves Adult-Use Cannabis Legalization Bill
Could Hawaii become the next state in the country to legalize recreational cannabis? The post Hawaiian Senate Overwhelmingly Approves Adult-Use Cannabis Legalization Bill appeared first…
Ketamine Busts in Australia Spike To Hit New Record
Australian officials confiscated nearly 900 kilos of ketamine in 2023, setting a new record for seizures of the drug. The post Ketamine Busts in Australia…
Travis Kelce: Cowboys Passed On Me Over Pot-Related Suspension
On New Heights with Jason & Travis Kelce, the tight end opened up about how his 2010 suspension for weed haunted him in the NFL.…
Legal Weed Sales in New Mexico Top $1 Billion
Nearly two years after the launch of a legal marijuana market in New Mexico, the state reported this week that sales have eclipsed $1 billion.…
Maryland Dispensary Fined $26,000 for Selling Cannabis From a Dumpster
Jarred cannabis flower sat in a dumpster for 41 hours before being removed, repacked, and sold to consumers. The post Maryland Dispensary Fined $26,000 for…
Asthma rates climb for high school students as cannabis use increases
Asthma is more common among high school students who use cannabis, relative to those who do not and the prevalence of asthma increases with the frequency of its use among the students, according to a new study.
A closer look at cannabis use and binge eating
New research examined how often people experiencing binge eating are also using cannabis recreationally, and whether patients who use cannabis experience more severe eating disorder symptoms or symptoms of struggling with mental health.
CBD shown to ease anxiety without the risks that can come with THC
A new study of 300 people with anxiety shows that the nonintoxicating compound, CBD, found in cannabis can quell anxiety better than THC-dominant products — and without the side-effects.
Cannabis use linked to increase in heart attack and stroke risk
More frequent use of cannabis was associated with higher odds of adverse cardiovascular outcomes, finds new study.
Oregon Lawmakers Backtrack on Drug Decriminalization as Reversal Bill Goes to Gov
After Oregon voters approved a measure to decriminalize possession of small amounts of drugs in 2020, lawmakers are looking to undo the reform with a…
Female Orgasmic Disorder Could Become a Qualifying Condition for Medical Cannabis in Four States
Science confirms what many of us discovered on our own. The post Female Orgasmic Disorder Could Become a Qualifying Condition for Medical Cannabis in Four…
Marijuana use may damage brain immune cells vital to adolescent development, study suggests
In a mouse study designed to explore the impact of marijuana’s major psychoactive compound, THC, on teenage brains, researchers say they found changes to the…
Genomic study links cannabis abuse to multiple health problems
A new analysis of the genomes of more than 1 million people has shed light on the underlying biology of cannabis use disorder and its…
No evidence found that cannabis reduces long term opioid use, study shows
A 20-year study examined the long term relationship between cannabis and illicit opioid use. Overall results were inconsistent and showed no strong link. The study…
Combined use of alcohol and THC can affect rat brains, study finds
The increased legalization of cannabis over the past several years can potentially increase its co-use with alcohol. Concerningly, very few studies have looked at the…
Cannabis exposure linked to 1.5 times higher risk of unhealthy pregnancy outcomes
In a large study of more than 9,000 pregnant people from across the U.S., researchers at University of Utah Health have found that cannabis exposure…
THC use during pregnancy linked to changes in fetal development
Researchers showed that consuming THC while pregnant could potentially affect development of the fetus and lead to life-long health impacts for offspring.
Researchers analyze THC in breath of cannabis smokers
Researchers analyzed THC levels in the breath of people who use cannabis regularly, both before and after they smoked marijuana. The researchers found that THC…
Cannabinoids give worms the munchies, too
Marijuana (cannabis) is well known for giving people the ‘munchies.’ Not only does it make people want to eat more, but it also makes them…
Uptick in prevalence of simultaneous cannabis and alcohol use in the U.S. after states legalize recreational cannabis use
Simultaneous cannabis and alcohol use, defined as using both substances at the same time so their effects overlap, increased in adults from 2008 to 2019,…
Pregnant women's cannabis usage in legalized U.S. states raises calls for screening
Pregnant women living in U.S. states where cannabis is legal must be screened for the drug, for the health of both mother and baby, claim…
Legalization of recreational cannabis linked with increased alcohol drinking, study finds
States that legalized recreational cannabis saw a slight population-level uptick in alcohol consumption that was largely driven by young adults and men, according to new…
Cannabis not made safer by increasing its CBD content, study finds
New research has found no evidence that cannabidiol (CBD) reduces the negative effects of cannabis.
Could greater prescription of medical cannabis be a solution to the opioid crisis?
In new study, opioid use seen to reduce or stop altogether, following prescription of medical cannabis.
Driving high? Chemists make strides toward a marijuana breath analyzer
Chemists have developed a fuel cell sensor that they hope to develop into a handheld analyzer to detect THC on a person’s breath. When THC…
Cannabis legalization boosts use by double digits
A new first-of-its-kind study of twins finds that residents of states where recreational marijuana is legal use it 24% more frequently than those in states…
People who use therapeutic cannabis are more likely to use nicotine, too
People who use therapeutic cannabis are more likely to also use nicotine products than the general population, according to a new study.
Researchers ID the high-efficiency hacks cannabis cells use to make cannabinoids
Plant biologists have defined the high-efficiency ‘hacks’ that cannabis cells use to make cannabinoids (THC/CBD). Although many biotechnology companies are currently trying to engineer THC/CBD…
High-strength cannabis linked to addiction and mental health problems
Largest ever study into the health effects of different types of cannabis highlights concerns about stronger forms of the drug.
Marijuana use is much more common in US states that have legalized recreational cannabis use
A new study found that rates of cannabis use and daily cannabis use have increased across the U.S., and current cannabis use and daily use…
Adolescents more vulnerable to cannabis addiction but not other mental health risks, study finds
Adolescents are over three times more vulnerable to developing a cannabis addiction than adults, but may not be at increased risk of other mental health…
Emergency care and hospitalizations higher among cannabis users, study finds
A new study found visits to the emergency department and hospitalizations are 22 per cent higher among individuals who use cannabis compared with those who…
Cannabis products demonstrate short-term reduction in chronic pain, little else, review finds
Evidence behind the effectiveness of cannabis-related products to treat chronic pain is surprisingly thin, according to a new systematic evidence review. Voters in a number…
Major uptick reported in cannabis vaping for all adolescents
Cannabis vaping is increasing as the most popular method of cannabis delivery among all adolescents in the U.S., as is the frequency of cannabis vaping,…
Four-year college students drink more, use marijuana less than community college peers, study finds
Students at four-year colleges and universities drink nearly twice as much alcohol as their peers in two-year colleges, according to a survey of college students…
Fruit snack or edible? Study finds some cannabis products look like popular snacks
Some cannabis edibles look remarkably like popular snack foods and may be easily confused for them, finds a new study.
Babies exposed to cannabis in the womb may be at risk for obesity, high blood sugar
Cannabis use among pregnant women is on the rise and may be associated with negative health outcomes in children, according to a new study.
Marijuana for medical use may result in rapid onset of cannabis use disorder
A new study shows that using cannabis products to treat pain, anxiety and depression failed to improve these symptoms while doubling the risk of developing…