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Cannabis Research Registration: 5 Critical Steps After Schedule III

For 50 years, cannabis researchers in the United States had one option: source from a single DEA-registered cultivator at the University of Mississippi. The product was poorly char...

Reclassification of medicinal marijuana should open the door for more research into its health effects, experts say

Dr. Francesca Filbey, a professor of psychology at the University of Texas at Dallas, has studied the effects of cannabis on the human brain for more than a decade. Her work focuse...

What Does Cannabis ‘Rescheduling’ Mean for Science and Society?

Federal change could mean more research on a substance that has reached widespread use for self-medication but hasn’t had its benefits or risks examined scientifically The post Wha...

India is ‘treasure trove’ of cannabis genetics, but policy will determine development

INTERVIEW: Vikramm Mitra is co-founder and managing director of Delta Botanicals & Research, an India-based cannabis research firm. He is leading a government-funded project to...

From Lab to Dispensary: What Rescheduling Means for Marijuana Clinical Trials

This is the seventh of 13 posts describing the impacts of marijuana’s rescheduling. An homage to Phish’s historic run at Madison Square Garden in the Summer of 2017, Budding Trends...

Genetic Pathways Link Cannabis Use to Psychosis Risk

Researchers have identified three distinct genetic pathways that explain how Cannabis Use Disorder (CUD) leads to psychosis. By analyzing over 500 genetic markers and the role of t...

Proposed rule would allow for creation of marijuana research facilities in Missouri

Missouri currently does not conduct research on marijuana plants, but that will likely change in the near future. A proposed rule would allow Missouri to create marijuana research...

The “Goldilocks” Choice: Why Older Adults are Turning to Cannabis

New research shows that seniors are turning to edible cannabis to manage pain and sleep, often choosing "Goldilocks" combination products based on advice from friends rather than d...

Researchers Discover Cannabis Compounds That May Fight Obesity Without the High

Scientists at UC Riverside uncovered evidence that compounds beyond THC may influence how the body regulates metabolism and insulin signaling. A preclinical study from the Universi...

Φαρμακευτική κάνναβη: Τι δείχνει νέα έρευνα για τη χρήση της σχετικά με την αντιμετώπιση ψυχικών διαταραχών

Νέα έρευνα για τη φαρμακευτική κάνναβη αμφισβητεί καθιερωμένες αντιλήψεις σχετικά με τη χρήση της, ιδίως στον τομέα της ψυχικής υγείας.

What Doctors Want You to Know About Cannabis and Health

The government recently loosened medical marijuana rules. Experts separate fact from fiction about the drug’s safety and benefits.

What can cannabis treat? NY researchers hope to learn more after US reclassification.

File photo of a cannabis dispensary in Manhattan. President Donald Trump’s acting attorney general, Todd Blanche, signed an order last week reclassifying state-licensed medic...

4/20 and the Future of Cannabis Medicine: Why Botanical Therapies Must Meet Real Scientific Standards

A 4/20 Message From MMJ Leadership"April 20 has always been a day about access," said Duane Boise, President & CEO of MMJ International Holdings."Now it needs to become a day a...

Largest-Ever Study Finds Medicinal Cannabis Ineffective for Anxiety, Depression, PTSD

New research challenges widely held assumptions about medicinal cannabis, particularly in mental health care. A sweeping new analysis published in The Lancet Psychiatry challenges...

Why Regular Cannabis Users Have Lower Rates of Type 2 Diabetes

Cannabis makes you hungry. This is, by now, one of those facts that barely needs stating. And yet chronic cannabis users are, on average, thinner than non-users. They’re also rough...

Zwei Jahre Cannabisgesetz: Blühende Fantasie

Uni­ons­mi­nis­te­r:in­nen schimpfen über zwei Jahre Gras-Teillegalisierung. Aus wissenschaftlicher Perspektive fällt die Schlussfolgerung positiver aus. mehr...

Why Genetic Diversity Matters for Cannabis Industry Resilience and Regulation

Header Image Cannabis genetics is one of the least appreciated subjects in cannabis as a whole. It’s the unseen force behind every strain that ends up on dispensary menus and every...

Medical Cannabis Significantly Reduced Use of Opioids and Other Rx Drugs  

By Pat Anson A new survey of cannabis users in Germany found a significant reduction in their use of painkillers, sleep medications, anti-depressants and other prescription drugs a...

Monday Health Report: Measuring cannabis in units could help identify risk in young people

A new study suggests measuring cannabis use in units — similar to how alcohol is tracked — could help identify when use becomes risky.Researchers published thei...

New Analyses Suggest Cannabis Offers No Proven Relief for Anxiety, Depression

Bad news for some cannabis users: both recreational and medical cannabis use seem to be ineffective in reducing the symptoms of various mental health conditions, according to 2 rec...

RN Collins: Fiscal-Impact Analysis of Cannabis Regulatory Agencies – Legislative Brief Series

The 7th in a series of 10 articles for cannabis law report Contact RN Collins: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rn-collins/ Fiscal-Impact Analysis of Cannabis Regulatory Agencies Legisl...

Sleep, Pain and Mental Health Are Motivating Older Americans To Try Cannabis

By Pat AnsonOlder Americans increasingly identify as cannabis consumers, with about 6% saying they’ve used cannabis products in the past year. That percentage is likely to increase...

Join Clinicians and Researchers at MaRS Discovery District for Avicanna’s 6th Annual Medical Symposium on Cannabinoid-ba...

Nearly 10% of Canadians report using cannabis for medical purposes, yet only 18% do so with a medical authorization and the support of a healthcare provider. This gap underscores a...

Marijuana Rescheduling – The Strategic Shift In America’s Marijuana Policy And Its Unequal Past