Study Analyzes Effect of Legalization of Recreational Marijuana on Crime – Here Are the Results
Eleven states and the District of Columbia have legalized marijuana. A new study funded by a grant from the National Institute of Justice sought to…
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Secrets of the Molecular Makeup of Cannabis Reveals How CBD and THC Levels Impact Side Effects
Findings reveal how CBD and THC levels impact side effects of cannabis. High levels of cannabidiol (CBD) in cannabis can offset the neuropsychiatric effects of…
Molecular Cannabis Study Reveals How CBD Offsets the Psychiatric Side-Effects of THC
Researchers at Western University have shown for the first time the molecular mechanisms at work that cause cannabidiol, or CBD, to block the psychiatric side-effects…
Cannabis Holds Promise to Treat PTSD but Evidence Lags Behind Use
As growing numbers of people are using cannabis to treat post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), a new UCL study reports that prescriptions are not backed up…
ASU Study: Many Teens Are Using a Highly Potent Form of Marijuana
Nearly one in four Arizona teens have used a highly potent form of marijuana known as marijuana concentrate, according to a new study by Arizona…
Chocolate Interferes With Cannabis Potency Testing
In 2012, Washington and Colorado became the first states to legalize recreational marijuana. Since then, several other states have joined them, and cannabis-infused edibles, including…
Almost $150 Billion Spent Annually on Illicit Drugs in US
Americans spent about $150 billion on cannabis, cocaine, heroin, and methamphetamine in 2016. This amount rivals what Americans spend on alcohol. The cannabis market was…
140% Increase in Cannabis-Related Poison Control Calls for Massachusetts Kids After Medical Pot Legalized
UMass Amherst public health researcher says findings highlight the need to better protect youth from high-potency products. After medical marijuana became legal in Massachusetts, cannabis-related…
New Genome-Wide Analysis Links Marijuana Dependence and Major Depression
A newly published genome-wide analysis of more than 14,000 individuals has identified several gene variants that increase risk of cannabis dependence. The analysis also suggests…
One In Five High School E-Cigarette Users Vaporize Cannabis
New research from Yale University shows that nearly one in five high school e-cigarette users also have used the device to vaporize cannabis or byproducts…
Marijuana Munchies: How the Appetite Center of the Brain Responds to Marijuana
A new study from Yale University observes how the appetite center of the brain responds to marijuana, revealing what drives the hunger brought about by…
Psychology and Public Health Experts Claim Regular Marijuana Use Bad for Teens’ Brains
Psychology and public health experts claim that that regular cannabis use, which they consider once a week, is not safe and may result in addiction…
New Study Questions Link Between Heavy Cannabis Use and Declining IQ
A newly published study contradicts the findings from a previous study that suggested that heavy cannabis use as a teenager lowers the persons IQ by…
Heavy Teenage Cannabis Use Leads to Drop in IQ
It seems like something straightforward in essence, but apparently being a heavy cannabis smoker as a teenager results in a significant cognitive decline in adulthood,…
Controlled Trial Shows Cannabis Reduces Some Symptoms of MS
A newly published research study shows the benefits of smoking cannabis for spasticity in multiple sclerosis. Using 30 adult patients with multiple sclerosis, the researchers…