Cannabis News and Research

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What impact does the availability of legal cannabis have on health outcomes?

The relationship between the availability of legal cannabis and health outcomes.

2 May 2023

Clinical review finds adverse effects of perinatal cannabis use on pregnancy and breastfeeding

Study reviews the available literature on perinatal cannabis use and its effects on pregnancy and breastfeeding. It also discusses the need for further research and guidelines for clinicians when discussing cannabis use with pregnant patients.

30 Apr 2023

Does physical activity impact substance use disorder treatment?

Researchers reviewed existing studies on physical activity interventions for treating substance use disorders.

28 Apr 2023

Prenatal exposure to cannabinoids linked to newborn mortality and respiratory problems

Consumption of cannabis (marijuana) or derivatives during pregnancy can cause respiratory problems for the baby, such as impaired control of breathing and diminished sensitivity to carbon dioxide, both of which favor sudden infant death syndrome.

25 Apr 2023

Cannabis users with a genetic predisposition to schizophrenia more likely to experience psychotic symptoms

A study published in the journal Schizophrenia Bulletin highlights that genetic risk factors for schizophrenia can increase the possibility of experiencing cannabis-related subclinical psychotic symptoms in regular cannabis users.

24 Apr 2023

Pain, hope, and science collide as athletes turn to magic mushrooms

The boxer felt broken. Every day, he was waking up in pain. Some days, it was debilitating headaches. Other times, it was his back. Or his fists. His ribs. His nose. On top of that, he had mood swings. Depression. Anxiety.

24 Apr 2023

Cannabigerol lowers blood pressure of healthy mice

Cannabigerol, an extract found naturally in the cannabis plant, is an increasingly popular treatment (as over-the-counter CBG oil) for chronic pain and inflammation.

21 Apr 2023

Study finds alterations in brain connectivity among young adult cannabis users

A recent Scientific Reports study has investigated the alterations in brain functional and structural connectivity in cannabis users and compared the results with healthy controls. The changes in the rich club organization in cannabis users were also studied using graph theoretical metrics.

12 Apr 2023

Study examines perceptions of the risk of driving while under the influence of cannabis

In a recent study published in the Transportation Research Part F: Traffic Psychology and Behaviour journal, researchers explored how individuals perceive the risks associated with driving while under the influence of cannabis.

12 Apr 2023

Mint flavor in vaping liquids associated with worse lung function in e-cigarette users

Adding mint flavor to e-cigarette liquids produces more vapor particles and is associated with worse lung function in those who smoke, report researchers from the University of Pittsburgh in Respiratory Research today.

11 Apr 2023

Virginia Tech to study the regulation of genes responsible for cannabinoid biosynthesis

Industrial cultivation of hemp is seeing a massive expansion in the United States due to new federal laws and consumer demand.

6 Apr 2023

Study: Alarming number of Canadian high school students smoke vapes containing nicotine

A new study by Jamie Seabrook of Brescia University College and Evan R. Wiley of Western University, has shown an alarming number of high school students – 26 per cent – in Canada reported having vaped in the previous month.

4 Apr 2023

Vaping in Australia: Study explores e-cigarette exposure and calls for stronger control measures

A new study, forthcoming in the Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health, studied the e-cigarette use and attitudes to vaping in a sample of Australians between the ages of 15 and 30. The key aim of the study was to provide novel insights to minimize the harm caused by e-cigarettes to young people.

4 Apr 2023

Cannabis News and Research

Latest Cannabis News and Research

What impact does the availability of legal cannabis have on health outcomes?

Clinical review finds adverse effects of perinatal cannabis use on pregnancy and breastfeeding

Does physical activity impact substance use disorder treatment?

Prenatal exposure to cannabinoids linked to newborn mortality and respiratory problems

Cannabis users with a genetic predisposition to schizophrenia more likely to experience psychotic symptoms

Pain, hope, and science collide as athletes turn to magic mushrooms

Cannabigerol lowers blood pressure of healthy mice

Study finds alterations in brain connectivity among young adult cannabis users

Study examines perceptions of the risk of driving while under the influence of cannabis

Mint flavor in vaping liquids associated with worse lung function in e-cigarette users

Virginia Tech to study the regulation of genes responsible for cannabinoid biosynthesis

Study: Alarming number of Canadian high school students smoke vapes containing nicotine

Vaping in Australia: Study explores e-cigarette exposure and calls for stronger control measures

CBD treatment in elite athletes: topical administration tolerated well with only minor adverse effects

Is e-cigarette use in adolescents associated with continued smoking years later?

Discontinuing use of THC may reverse its effects on male fertility

Common genetic signature may increase a person's risk of developing substance use disorders

Study finds shared genetic risk variants across different substance use disorders

Racism contributes to disproportionate newborn drug testing

Researchers show how CBD can reduce seizures in treatment-resistant forms of childhood epilepsy

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Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

Examining how pain could play a direct protective role in the gut

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