Washington State University

Cannabis legalization has flooded the market with a variety of products like sodas, gummies, chocolates, oils and more. But for teens, these products are more than just tempting, they're often confusing and potentially dangerous. Jessica Willoughby and Stacey Hust, researchers and professors at...

Washington State University (WSU) researchers have received a $670,000 grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to tackle cannabis misuse among young adults. The project, led by Stacey Hust and Jessica Willoughby, will focus on educating college students in three states where cannabis is...

Many women who breastfeed choose cannabis over other medications to manage conditions like anxiety and chronic pain. A recent study conducted by Washington State University uncovered that THC, the psychoactive component of cannabis, persists in breast milk without a predictable peak...

A recent study found that most people who use cannabis to get a good night's sleep have stopped using over-the-counter (OTC) or prescription sleep aids.  Led by Washington State University, the study surveyed 1,255 individuals, finding that over 80% preferred using high-THC...

As the recreational use of cannabis continues to rise, researchers delved into whether or not to consume during pregnancy. A recent study looked at how the timing of marijuana exposure during pregnancy affects fetal growth and its impact on different growth parameters. The study...

A new study by researchers at Washington State University's College of Nursing looked at intentional cannabis poisoning, connected to suicide attempts though more than 92% involved other substances in addition to marijuana. “We're seeing a great impact over COVID-19 to women...

Washington State University researchers found young people see lots of positive cannabis messages on their social media sites. “Youth, in particular, has really grown up bombarded with cannabis information compared to previous generations,” said Jessica Willoughby, first author of...

It is widely known that cannabis has many medicinal benefits, with managing chronic pain, epilepsy, anxiety and treating the symptoms of PTSD among many more. However, in the case of cannabinoids, a group of substances found in the cannabis plant, there is a risk that...