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Guide To Cannabis Markets Opportunities
The cannabis business is a risky fast-growing, rising industry in the United States and Canada. Legalization of cannabis for medicinal and recreational application in some states in the…
Adolescent cannabis use alters development of planning, self-control brain areas
Adolescent marijuana use may alter how neurons function in brain areas engaged in decision-making, planning and self-control, according to researchers.
New insights into the neural risks and benefits of marijuana use
Research released today underscores both the dangers and the therapeutic promise of marijuana, revealing different effects across the lifespan. Marijuana exposure in the womb or…
Cognitive changes in offspring of heavy cannabis-using rats
Researchers have seen cognitive changes in the offspring of rats exposed to heavy amounts of cannabis. Their work is one of the rare studies to…
Sex, drugs and estradiol: Why cannabis affects women differently
Sex differences in cannabis use are beginning to be explained with the aid of brain studies in animals and humans.
High on the highway — stoned-driving on the increase
Getting behind the wheel after cannabis use is on the rise in the US, and THC, not alcohol, is now the most commonly detected intoxicant…
Cannabis pain relief without the 'high'
In the wake of cannabis legalization, a team of scientists have delivered encouraging news for chronic pain sufferers by pinpointing the effective dose of marijuana…
More than one in ten heavy cannabis users experience withdrawal after quitting cannabis
As the number of Americans who regularly use cannabis has climbed, so too has the number of those experiencing cannabis withdrawal symptoms. A new study…
THC amounts identical in most cannabis strains
Newly published research has determined that many strains of cannabis have virtually identical levels of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and cannabidiol (CBD), despite their unique street names.
Forms Of Dose And Administration Of Medical Cannabis
Guest post submitted by Natalie Gray, Biochemical Engineer & Recreational Marijuana Supporter Same with medicines, medicinal cannabis is prepared in different dose forms to fit various patient conditions.…
Teen cannabis use is not without risk to cognitive development
A new study confirms that cannabis use is related to impaired and lasting effects on adolescent cognitive development.
Teens who've tried marijuana have used it in more than one form
Most teens who’ve tried marijuana used it in more than one form, according to a new study, raising concerns about adolescent health amid a booming…
Children whose mothers use marijuana are more likely to try it at younger age
When mothers use marijuana during the first 12 years of their child’s life, their cannabis-using children are more likely to start at an earlier age…
Cannabinoid drugs make pain feel 'less unpleasant, more tolerable'
Researchers have determined that cannabinoid drugs do not appear to reduce the intensity of experimental pain, but, instead, may make pain feel less unpleasant and…
Cannabutter Dosage Calculator
The Kind Meds cannabutter dosage calculator allows you to determine the butter to cannabis ratio needed to make your edibles as potent as they need to be for…
The effectiveness of online cannabis responsible vendor training program
A new study on the quality of online responsible marijuana vendor for cannabis (RMV) training has just been released. The study used an online RMV…
Nerve pain in the legs? Medical marijuana may alter brain connections, bring relief
When medical marijuana is taken for chronic nerve pain, it may provide pain relief by reducing connections between the areas of the brain that process…
Marijuana use continues to grow among baby boomers
Marijuana use is becoming more prevalent among middle-aged and older adults, with 9 percent of adults aged 50-64 and nearly 3 percent of adults 65…
Vicious circle leads to loss of brain cells in old age
The CB1 receptor is responsible for the intoxicating effect of cannabis. However, it appears to act also as a kind of ‘sensor’ with which neurons…
Cannabis extract helps reset brain function in psychosis
Researchers have found that a single dose of the cannabis extract cannabidiol can help reduce brain function abnormalities seen in people with psychosis. Results provide…
In test with rats, cannabidiol showed sustained effects against depression for seven days
First results appeared 24h after one single dose of the marijuana component; scientists concluded that CBD activate mechanisms which repair neuronal circuitry in patients’ prefrontal…
Differences between combined, isolated use of cannabis, nicotine on brain networks
Researchers have investigated the effects on the brain of concurrent cannabis and nicotine use, versus the use of solely cannabis and solely nicotine.
Marijuana found in breast milk up to six days after use
To better understand how much marijuana or constituent compounds actually get into breast milk and how long it remains, researchers conducted a study.
Dosing For Therapeutic Benefit and Minimal Psychoactivity
Information obtained from a limited number of small and short-term clinical studies of cannabis for medical purposes indicate the daily doses of smoked or vapourized dried cannabis ranged…
Duration of Effects of Cannabis
There are no precise doses or established uniform dosing schedules for products such as fresh marijuana, smoked/vapourized marijuana, or cannabis oil. Dosing remains highly individualized and relies to…
Largest brain study of 62,454 scans identifies drivers of brain aging
In the largest known brain imaging study, scientists evaluated 62,454 brain SPECT (single photon emission computed tomography) scans of more than 30,000 individuals from 9…
Racial disparities in prescribing opioids for chronic pain
Researchers have identified racial disparities in the treatment of patients who are prescribed opioids for chronic pain. Black patients who receive opioids long-term are more…
How cannabis and cannabis-based drugs harm the brain
A new study shows that the long-term use of either cannabis or cannabis-based drugs impairs memory.
Why CBD is the talk of the cosmetic industry
The cosmetic industry is always promoting natural alternatives which will deliver real, positive changes to the condition of your skin, although it’s fair to say these can flatter…
How cannabis science and CBD is moving medicine forward
If you think that all the incredible benefits being discovered about medical cannabis and the key non-psychoactive cannabidiol (CBD) compound are too good to be true, then it’s…
Positive policing changes after cannabis legalization
Researchers have found that marijuana legalization in Colorado and Washington has not hurt police effectiveness. In fact, clearance rates for certain crimes have improved.
How cannabis and cannabis-based drugs harm your brain
Long-term use of either cannabis or cannabis-based drugs impairs memory, say researchers. Their study has implications for both recreational users and people who use the…
How cannabis affects appetite: Brain changes
New research on how cannabis use alters eating behavior could lead to treatments for appetite loss in chronic illness, according to experts. Using a new…
Content of illicit cannabis extracts used to treat children with epilepsy revealed
A pioneering study has found carers who turned to medicinal cannabis to treat children with epilepsy overwhelmingly (75 percent) considered the extracts as ‘effective’.
Daily cannabis use is on the rise among American adults
Cannabis use may be decreasing among teens, but a new study showed that American adults have increasingly used cannabis daily since 2007. The study found…
Religious involvement deters recreational and medical marijuana use, researchers find
Researchers have found that individuals who regularly attend church and report that religion is very important in their daily decision making are less likely to…
Cannabis does not increase suicidal behavior in psychiatric patients
Researchers have found there is no significant association between cannabis use and suicidal behavior in people with psychiatric disorders. The study findings contrast with pre-existing…
Synthetic cannabis ('spice', 'k2') use may boost stroke risk in young users
Synthetic cannabis, also popularly known as ‘spice’ or ‘k2,’ may boost the risk of a stroke in young users, warn US doctors.
Expanding Mind
Imagine that you are reborn into a world where everything is completely unknown to you. How would you react to the people, places and events that happen around…
Do we need to reform international drug treaties as more countries legalize cannabis?
The future of international drug control treaties is in doubt because of recent treaty-violating decisions to legalize cannabis use in Canada, the United States and…