Cannabis In Science & Health

The 2022 Monitoring the Future survey by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) has unveiled a concerning trend: past-year and daily cannabis use among adults aged 19-30 has reached unprecedented levels. This survey sheds light on the evolving landscape of cannabis consumption and its impact on young adults. The survey’s findings are clear: cannabis use […]

Florida’s hemp industry experienced a mix of relief and apprehension when proposed limits on THC content in hemp-derived products were dropped by lawmakers earlier this year. However, the sponsors of the legislation have hinted at revisiting these limits during the 2024 legislative session, stirring concerns within the hemp sector. Colleen Burton, a Polk County Republican

In a groundbreaking study conducted at the University of West Attica in Greece, researchers have unveiled compelling evidence that medical marijuana use is closely linked to improved quality of life, spanning areas such as job performance, sleep, appetite, and energy levels. The study, published in the GeNeDis Neuroscientific Advances journal, sheds light on the positive

The Oklahoma medical cannabis industry is at a crossroads, as a legal challenge looms over recently passed legislation that increases licensing fees for businesses operating in the sector. Oklahoma Supreme Court Justice John Kane heard arguments from the plaintiffs, including Jed Green, founder of Oklahomans for Responsible Cannabis Action, and three cannabis companies, who claim

New Hampshire has implemented a reciprocity policy, enabling medical cannabis patients from other U.S. states and Canada to access cannabis products within the state. Under this law, visiting patients with valid medical cannabis identification from another state or Canada can purchase medical cannabis from New Hampshire dispensaries up to three times per year. The reciprocity

The Minnesota Department of Health has expanded its medical cannabis program by including irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) as qualifying conditions. Starting from August 1, patients diagnosed with these conditions will have access to medical cannabis from authorized dispensaries. Minnesota Commissioner of Health, Dr. Brooke Cunningham, emphasized the importance of offering additional

The University of California, San Diego (UC San Diego) has been granted a significant boost in its research efforts surrounding the effects of dimethyltryptamine (DMT) on the brain. Philanthropist Eugene Jhong has generously gifted $1.5 million to the UC San Diego Psychedelics and Health Research Initiative, facilitating in-depth studies on the properties and impact of

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has published its Draft Guidance for the research of psychedelic drugs, including psilocybin, LSD, and MDMA. This guidance outlines the regulatory requirements and unique challenges associated with studying the therapeutic potential of these substances. The FDA aims to ensure that clinical studies are designed appropriately to evaluate safety

The Capital District Educational Opportunity Center (EOC), a division of Hudson Valley Community College (HVCC), has received a $75,000 grant from the University of Southern California’s Race and Equity Center (USC) to establish a Cannabis Construction training program. The program aims to provide enrolled students with the necessary skills to construct indoor and outdoor grow

A recent study examining the relationship between adult-use cannabis laws and binge drinking habits reveals interesting findings. The study, titled “Recreational cannabis legislation and binge drinking in U.S. adolescents and adults,” utilized data from the National Survey on Drug Use and Health spanning from 2008 to 2019. The researchers observed a decline in overall binge