Researchers Published More Than 4,300 Cannabis Studies This Year
Fri / Dec 30th
Cannabis researchers published more than 4,300 studies investigating the effects and therapeutic benefits of cannabis this year, more than any other year.
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Fri / Dec 30th
Cannabis researchers published more than 4,300 studies investigating the effects and therapeutic benefits of cannabis this year, more than any other year.
Thu / Dec 22nd
According to statistics from car insurance companies, cannabis law reforms have made no statistically significant impact on the rate of vehicular accidents in Canada and the U.S.
Thu / Dec 15th
In the second installment of our 2023 predictions series, we asked experts in cannabis science, cultivation, and agricultural technology — as well as industrial hemp and psychedelics — to weigh in with their industry expectations for the next year.
Mon / Dec 5th
President Joe Biden signed the nation’s first standalone cannabis reforms bill last week, paving the way for researchers to more easily investigate the plant’s medicinal properties.
Thu / Nov 17th
The Senate passed a House-approved medical cannabis research bill yesterday, making it the first standalone cannabis reforms bill ever delivered to the president’s desk.
Fri / Nov 11th
A Florida company has announced clinical trials for the first-ever drug seeking to treat cannabis use disorder.
Wed / Oct 26th
A recent report found the international medical cannabis market could grow an estimated 19% from 2022 to 2028 to reach a $40 billion global value.
Tue / Oct 11th
The California Department of Cannabis Control has earmarked $20 million in funding for research prioritizing multiple cannabis topics including potency, health impacts, medicinal use, legacy cannabis genetics, and the health of California’s cannabis industry.
Mon / Oct 3rd
Adult-use cannabis sales launched in Vermont over the weekend; at least 70 Vermont municipalities have opted to allow retail cannabis sales.
Wed / Sep 14th
Rutgers University researchers found a 2% increase in home prices where municipalities have allowed licensed cannabis businesses to operate compared to areas that instituted bans on the industry.
Mon / Sep 5th
A recent study by UK researchers found that cannabis consumption is not associated with increased apathy among adults and adolescents.
Tue / Aug 30th
Active cannabis consumers fared better against COVID-19 than non-consumers according to preliminary research published this month in the Journal of Cannabis Research.
Wed / Aug 3rd
Michigan is giving $12.5 million to two universities to facilitate research into the potential therapeutic benefits of cannabis for veterans suffering from PTSD.
Thu / Jul 7th
Filament Health has begun its Phase 1 study investigating naturally-derived psilocin and psilocybin, the first such study ever approved by the FDA.
Tue / Jun 28th
A recent UN report noted an uptick in cannabis consumption tied to the COVID-19 pandemic as well as legalization policies around the world.
Thu / Jun 23rd
A special report by Project CBD details the chemistry of cannabinoids and how a concept called chirality enables the synthetic production of new cannabinoids like Delta-8 THC; the report also highlights the risk of potentially unleashing new, “hidden dangers” in the process.
Fri / Jun 17th
A recent New Frontier Data report found that 39% of millennials who are cannabis consumers typically use cannabis multiple times per day.
Fri / Jun 10th
A new poll found that 91% of adults who have consumed cannabis have done so for health and/or wellness purposes.
Tue / Jun 7th
A study from the University of New Mexico found that individuals with THC in their system scored higher than non-users on moral decision-making, pro-social behaviors, and empathy.
Wed / May 18th
A recent study into cannabis-related content on TikTok has found the plant to be portrayed positively, with humor/entertainment videos comprising the majority of the content.
Wed / May 18th
According to research published in the Journal of Adolescent Health, cannabis legalization in Washington state has not led to increases in the use of alcohol and cigarettes or abuse of pharmaceutical painkillers.
Wed / May 11th
The National Institutes of Health has announced a notice of special interest for funding studies investigating the risk of cannabis treatments for cancer patients.
Fri / May 6th
Consuming cannabis flower has been shown to improve symptoms of fatigue in 91% of study participants, according to new research by the University of New Mexico.
Tue / May 3rd
Maridose LLC, based in Florida, is close to obtaining DEA approval to cultivate cannabis for research purposes in Maine.
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