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Stressed rats keep returning to cannabis and scientists know why

By reconstructing extinct enzymes from millions of years ago, researchers show that cannabis evolved the ability to produce THC, CBD and CBC through gene duplication and enzyme specialization, identifying ancestral enzymes with potential for biotechnological and medicinal cannabinoid production.

Therapeutic use of cannabis and cannabinoids: A review

Psychedelics show promise for OCD while cannabis doesn’t, review finds

Study: Cannabis Treatment Provides Sustained Relief for Patients With Fibromyalgia

Cannabis products with more THC slightly reduce pain but cause more side effects such as dizziness, sedation and nausea, study finds: While products higher in CBD than THC have almost no benefit in reducing pain

Case Reports: Cannabis Oil Associated With Tumor Regression in Patients With Advanced Liver Cancer

Non-intoxicating cannabis compound may reverse opioid-induced brain changes

President Orders Cannabis Rules Relaxed, Easing Research

The National Institute on Drug Abuse found that 22% of Americans aged 19–30 use alcohol, cannabis, or both to help them sleep

A recent study provides evidence that exposure to cannabis during pregnancy may alter brain development in offspring from the fetal stage through adulthood

New study finds adults participating in a pharmacist directed medical cannabis program may help reduce prescription opioid receipt among adults with chronic pain.

Study: Cannabis Use History Not Linked To Elevated Risk of Prostate Cancer

Clinical Trial Finds Cannabis Use Not a Barrier to Quitting Nicotine Vaping

Cannabis derived products, including cannabidiols (CBD) could make dogs less aggressive over time, finds largest study of its kind involving 47,355 dogs

Medical, recreational cannabis dispensaries lead to reduced opioid prescriptions

Researchers in Norway have identified four distinct groups of young cannabis users

Cannabis use associated with a reduction in alcohol intake: A new study reports that for some heavy drinkers, using cannabis may be associated with consuming less alcohol

Teens who start using cannabis before 15 are 4× more likely to use it regularly by 17 and face higher risks of depression, anxiety, and physical health issues in young adulthood compared to peers who never used cannabis during adolescence.

Cannabis Certifications for Severe Chronic and Intractable Pain: Geographic Patterns Across Pennsylvania: New study published in Medical Cannabis & Cannabinoids finds an almost four-fold county level difference in certifications.

Researchers used a mobile EEG headband device to identify putative biomarkers of cognitive and emotional wellbeing in people who use cannabis

Closer proximity to cannabis retail stores linked with more cannabis use but less drinking: A US study of more than 60,000 adults shows that living near cannabis retail stores is associated with a greater tendency toward frequent cannabis use but a lower likelihood of heavy alcohol consumption.

Contrary to expectations, a new study finds that pre-treatment with cannabidiol (CBD) worsened cannabis-induced memory impairment and psychotic symptoms in schizophrenia patients — challenging the belief that CBD protects against THC.

Cannabis use during adolescence and young adulthood is associated with more frequent psychotic-like experiences

More than 1 in 5 young adults report using cannabis or alcohol to help them fall asleep

Nearly 30% of people who try cannabis will go on to develop a substance use disorder

Cannabis extract found to be effective for lower back pain

People who use both cannabis and tobacco show higher brain levels of FAAH — an enzyme that breaks down mood-regulating anandamide — than cannabis-only users, possibly explaining why mixing the two is tied to worse mental health and harder quitting.

Researchers identify key genes linked to cannabis use and its frequency, particularly CADM2 and GRM3, tied to brain communication and impulsivity

Cannabis use linked to short-term relief of PTSD symptoms in veterans

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