Cannabis Use Linked to Epigenetic Changes, Scientists Find

Terpenes from the Cannabis sativa plant may be a viable medication for fibromyalgia and post-surgical pain relief, according to new research in mice

New cannabis formula promises more effective treatment for epilepsy and multiple sclerosis sufferers

Maternal cannabis use triples risk of disruptive behaviour in children

Medical Cannabis in the United States: Comparing 2017 and 2024 State Qualifying Conditions to the 2017 National Academies of Sciences Report: New study published in Mayo Clinic Proceedings IQO finds that states marijuana policy is often not aligned with evidence-based medicine.

This Cannabis-Inspired Drug Kills Pain Without Getting You High or Hooked

Cannabis-like synthetic compound delivers pain relief without addictive high

Changes in schizophrenia diagnoses associated with cannabis use disorder

Cannabis during pregnancy is rising following widespread legalization. Cannabidiol (CBD) is gaining popularity due to public perception it is safer

Adolescent cannabis use may heighten sensitivity to amphetamine’s cognitive effects in adulthood - A new study suggests that while teenage exposure to THC may have limited long-term effects on certain thinking skills, it could enhance sensitivity to the cognitive effects of stimulants later in life.

Cannabis Compound Discovered Inside Totally Different Plant

Cannabidiol (CBD) is a natural component of the cannabis plant and has no intoxicating effects

Chemicals in cannabis show promise for treating chronic pain and may be an alternative to opioids

People who are heavy cannabis users could have poorer working memory skills even if they haven't used the drug recently

Younger cannabis users have reduced brain function, finds largest study yet

Cannabis users' risk of developing psychotic disorders appears to decrease with time once they stop using the drug: about 37 weeks to recede to the same levels of those who had never used it, however frequent users of high potency strains might maintain an elevated risk…

A new study published today in JAMA Network Open explores the effects of both recent and lifetime cannabis use on brain function during cognitive tasks.

Older Australians turning to cannabis as cigarette prices rise

Study of medical cannabis patients found "that adult use laws decreased stress and legal concerns, and that patient perceptions of cannabis product quality and availability were higher…

Cannabis pollen dispersal across the United States

Bat Feces Used to Fertilize Cannabis Is Linked to 2 Deaths

Cannabis damages DNA, increasing cancer risk and accelerating aging. Genotoxic effects of cannabis can be inherited by future generations

Cannabis Use and Age-Related Changes in Cognitive Function From Early Adulthood to Late Midlife in 5162 Danish Men

New Study Highlights Ethical Challenges in Conducting Cannabis Research in Canada

A study highlighted "the potential value of cannabis for Veterans with chronic pain while also highlighting numerous obstacles and limitations related to its use."

Research has shown that genetic load for schizophrenia and frequent use of cannabis have independent links to the likelihood of developing clinical psychosis.

A review concluded that oral fluid tests "are not valid to detect cannabis impairment."

Alcohol use was the most prevalent predictor of increasing cannabis vaping among youth and young adults, regardless of demographic factors, whereas depression predicted cannabis vaping initiation among Hispanic and non-Hispanic Black groups

A study of cannabis content on Instagram found that "personal experience stories receive a significant number of 'likes' indicating a strong emotional connection between audience and content."

Teenagers with lower sustained attention ability may be at higher risk of cigarette and cannabis use in early adulthood

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