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This article was originally published in November 2022. This article was first published in November 2022. When it comes to cannabis, there is a vast array of strains available, each of which offers different effects and a unique flavor profile. Whether you’re looking for a strain to...

In New York, a newly introduced bill seeks to ban the sale or delivery of candy products containing THC. A 4934 from Assemblyman Phil Steck (D-Schenectady) and chairman of the Assembly Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Committee would amend the state’s cannabis law. With the measure,...

THC, or tetrahydrocannabinol, which is the main psychoactive ingredient in cannabis can linger in the environment for extended periods, causing unintended exposure long after smoking has stopped, a new study has shown. A group of scientists from the U of T Engineering lab...

This article by Patrick McConnell was originally published on Microdose and appears here with permission. The Microbiome and Psychedelics. We are quick to assume that psychedelics work only inside the brain. The mind and brain have long been seen as the seat of consciousness; therefore with this...

Marijuana legalization is associated with increased use of alcohol, a new study published in JAMA Health Forum revealed. The startling new evidence contradicts prior research that showed that cannabis legalization did lead to more marijuana consumption but also decreased the use of alcohol....

Psychedelic -or psilocybin- mushrooms have demonstrated a potential to treat such conditions as depression, anxiety and addiction, yet they are still a mystery in terms of how they evolved and what role they play in nature. This is what a group of scientists at the...

Researchers associated with the prohibitionist group Smart Approaches To Marijuana (SAM) are urging Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) to advance the bill that would substantially expand scientific cannabis research "as quickly as possible," reported Marijuana...

Researchers at the University of Michigan, MoreBetter (Releaf App), LEVEL and Overcome announced they are recruiting California residents to participate in a 12-week study focusing on the efficacy of different cannabinoid capsules and tablets for managing chronic pain "related to...

With roughly 60 million Americans suffering from sleep disorders, many are turning to medical cannabis to solve the problem. To that end, a team of Israeli researchers has examined whether cannabis can help those with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) sleep better. A new study in the ...

The U.S. is seeing an increase in marijuana use that can be attributed to legalization for recreational purposes, a recent study in the journal Addiction shows. Those living in states where adult-use cannabis is legal, consume it 20% more frequently than residents of states where marijuana is still...

From its business potential to its chemical compounds, every aspect of cannabis contains a seemingly infinite array of possibilities and uncertainties. Lab research is no exception. Lab analysis help shape our understanding of all things cannabis. Or at least, that is being strived for after...

Does the legalization of recreational cannabis increase overall consumption? Researchers from Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health and The City University of New York found that it does. The study, published online in the journal Drug and Alcohol Dependence, found that marijuana...

Young people often turn to marijuana to feel better, as well as to reduce anxiety in social situations such as connecting with friends. But how many teens actually use marijuana? According to 2019 CDC data, 4 in 10 high school students reported lifetime use of marijuana. However, some recent...

Over 40% of US drivers who use both alcohol and marijuana admitted they drive under the influence of one or both of the substances, according to a recent study. However, nearly half of those surveyed said they did not get behind the wheel while intoxicated. Still, some cannabis consumers claim...

The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) announced recently that it was searching for new partners to supply cannabis for research purposes. To be eligible to take part in the "acquisition and/or production of cannabis and related materials," partnering facilities need...