Cannabis In Science & Health

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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has published its Draft Guidance for the research of psychedelic drugs, including psilocybin, LSD, and MDMA.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

The Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Authority (OMMA) conducted a thorough study that revealed a significant oversupply of medical cannabis in the state, which could have negative effects on the regulated market. The study, which utilized data from the newly implemented seed-to-sale tracking system and surveys of over 1,300 cannabis patients, presents a sobering assessment of Oklahoma’s

Clinton County Community College (CCC) in Plattsburgh, New York has joined forces with cannabis education company Green Flower to provide three new certificate courses focused on the cannabis industry. The programs cover cannabis manufacturing, cultivation, and retail and are designed to equip students with the necessary skills and knowledge to thrive in these sectors. The

Louisiana residents are showing strong support for cannabis decriminalization, according to the 2023 Louisiana State University (LSU) Louisiana Survey. The survey results indicate that an overwhelming 70% of respondents are in favor of allowing adults to possess small amounts of cannabis for personal use, representing a notable increase from the 42% support recorded in the

A new proposal introduced in the federal House of Representatives aims to revolutionize cannabis research at U.S. universities and remove existing federal barriers. The Higher Education Marijuana Research Act, introduced by Rep. Dina Titus (D-NV) and Rep. Joe Neguse (D-CO), seeks to unlock the potential of cannabis research by promoting collaboration between academia and the

Weill Cornell Medicine secures an $11.6 million grant from NIDA to explore the impact of cannabis on the brains of individuals living with HIV. The research aims to determine whether cannabis exacerbates or protects against the neurological effects of the virus. The intersection of cannabis and HIV has long intrigued researchers, and Weill Cornell Medicine

The New Hampshire Senate has taken a significant step toward cannabis legalization by approving the creation of a commission to study the matter. Governor Chris Sununu has expressed his support for cannabis reforms on the condition that sales occur exclusively in state-run dispensaries. The decision to establish the commission was made as part of a