Cannabis In Science & Health

Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine is set to dive into the realms of medical cannabis, armed with a $10 million grant from the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA). The ambitious study aims to closely monitor 10,000 medical cannabis patients throughout the United States, shedding light on the efficacy and potential risks associated with […]

In a groundbreaking move, cannabis users in Breda and Tilburg, two Dutch cities, are participating in a historic trial that aims to propel the Netherlands closer to fully legalizing cannabis, a recent report by The Guardian reveals. Dispelling common misconceptions, the Netherlands has long grappled with a legal grey area surrounding cannabis, maintaining a tolerance

In a recent report by WBUR, Boston’s NPR office, the Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission (CCC) is grappling with internal turmoil following the suspension of two top managers, Cedric Sinclair and Justin Shrader, earlier this month. The agency, already facing challenges, including the suspension of its chair, Shannon O’Brien, finds itself in a precarious state as

The South African province of KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) has issued 664 licenses in October for the cultivation, storage, and transportation of industrial hemp, as reported by The South African. Under this initiative, hemp plants are permitted to contain up to 0.2% THC, marking a significant stride in the province’s foray into the hemp industry. The licenses

In a recent development reported by Atlanta-based news outlet 11Alive, the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has issued warning letters to pharmacies in Georgia, asserting that the sale of medical cannabis products, even in compliance with state law, contradicts federal regulations. According to the DEA’s Diversion Control Division letter obtained by 11Alive, all DEA registrants, including

Arkansas is channeling $87 million from its medical cannabis tax revenues towards the fight against food insecurity. According to a report by KATV, the funds will be distributed to schools across the state, aimed at ensuring students have access to low-cost or free lunches. The decision marks a significant departure from the original plan, which

In a significant move to address a notable gap in New Jersey’s cannabis legislation, a new bill has been introduced to legalize home cannabis cultivation for the state’s medical patients. Despite the legalization of both adult and medical cannabis in New Jersey, home cultivation has remained prohibited. The bill, sponsored by State Senator Troy Singleton

A recent federally funded study, conducted by researchers from the University of Colorado, Colorado State University, and the University of Haifa, sheds light on the sleep-enhancing properties of cannabis for individuals managing anxiety. Published in the journal Drug and Alcohol Review, the study analyzed the subjective sleep quality of 347 participants who reported using cannabis

Minnesota’s Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) has embarked on a groundbreaking pilot program to assess the effectiveness of a saliva-based roadside cannabis impairment test, according to a report by FOX 9. The innovative test is designed to screen for six different compounds, including cannabis and opioids, with a particular emphasis on detecting recent usage within