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Opioid Alternative: Rutgers Research Reveals Cannabidiol (CBD) Effectively Treats Dental Pain

Rutgers University — Tue, 05 Dec 2023 19:44:10 +0000

Rutgers researchers report that CBD effectively reduces dental pain, offering a potential alternative to opioids. Further research is planned to confirm these findings and explore...

Impacting Even Medical Usage – Scientists Uncover Potential Health Hazard in Cannabis

University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture — Sat, 02 Dec 2023 02:55:43 +0000

A group of researchers recommends additional investigation and assessment of guidelines for the medical application. Cannabis, even when used for medical reasons, could make some...

Warning: Cannabis Use During Pregnancy Linked to Increased Risk of Adverse Birth Outcomes

Society for the Study of Addiction — Mon, 20 Nov 2023 00:39:46 +0000

A study recently published in the journal Addiction found that infants exposed to cannabis in the womb are more likely to be born prematurely, have...

Boosting Brain Connectivity: Cannabis May Enhance Empathy and Emotional Perception

Wiley — Sat, 11 Nov 2023 00:27:53 +0000

Research indicates that cannabis users show enhanced empathy, offering potential insights into treatments for social interaction disorders. Study links regular cannabis use to higher empathy...

The High Stakes of Cannabis: Marijuana Use May Damage Heart and Brain Health

American Heart Association — Wed, 08 Nov 2023 09:21:26 +0000

As more people across the U.S. use marijuana for medical and recreational reasons, two new studies suggest its regular intake may damage heart and brain...

High Risk: Cannabis Use Disorder’s Link to Increased Risk of Heart Attacks and Cardiovascular Disease

Society for the Study of Addiction — Sat, 30 Sep 2023 01:01:45 +0000

Cannabis Use Disorder May Be Linked to Increased Risk of Cardiovascular Disease A new study has discovered that Canadian adults with cannabis use disorder appear...

Double Trouble: Disturbingly High Rates of Depression and Anxiety in People Who Use Both Tobacco and Cannabis

PLOS — Fri, 15 Sep 2023 17:25:01 +0000

Among more than 50,000 COVID-19 Citizen Science Study participants, around a quarter of users of both tobacco and cannabis experienced anxiety or depression – almost...

Revealing the Brain’s Secret Weapon Against Stress: Natural Cannabinoid Substances

Northwestern University — Fri, 15 Sep 2023 05:15:46 +0000

Researchers uncover how stress triggers the same receptors as THC. During stressful situations, your brain might produce its own cannabinoid substances, functioning to soothe you...

Medical Cannabis Use Linked to Significant Improvements in Fatigue, Anxiety, Depression, and Pain

PLOS — Wed, 13 Sep 2023 23:54:46 +0000

Medical cannabis use in patients with chronic health issues is linked to significant improvements in overall health-related quality of life and fatigue levels. Cannabis therapy...

“People Have To Be Careful” – Scientists Debunk Claims of a Psychedelic Cannabinoid

University at Buffalo — Thu, 07 Sep 2023 08:36:30 +0000

UB researchers advise caution as THC-O-acetate garners increased interest. The cannabis plant is complex, containing roughly 100 cannabinoids or chemical compounds, many of which remain...

The Healing Power of Cannabis – Scientists Shed New Light on Its Anti-Inflammatory Effects

Friedrich Schiller University Jena — Thu, 07 Sep 2023 02:34:45 +0000

An international research team has clarified the mode of action of cannabinoids in inflammation. The German federal government recently made the contentious choice to decriminalize...

Warning: Columbia University Uncovers High Metal Levels in Blood of Marijuana Users

Columbia University's Mailman School of Public Health — Sun, 03 Sep 2023 03:05:23 +0000

A Columbia University study found high metal levels in marijuana users’ blood and urine, highlighting potential health risks and emphasizing the need for consistent regulations....

UCLA Scientists Uncover the Truth About Cannabis Products Containing HHCs

University of California - Los Angeles — Fri, 18 Aug 2023 21:58:39 +0000

UCLA chemists develop method for producing a form of the substance that acts more predictably and consistently. In the fast-growing marketplace for recreational marijuana and...

Driving High: Can Field Sobriety Tests Identify Drivers Under the Influence of Cannabis?

University of California - San Diego — Sat, 05 Aug 2023 22:56:45 +0000

UC San Diego scientists evaluate how accurate law-enforcement administered field sobriety tests are at measuring cannabis exposure and impairment. In an era of increasing cannabis...

“Concerning” – Cannabis Legalization Linked To Surge in Poisonings

Society for the Study of Addiction — Mon, 31 Jul 2023 00:38:15 +0000

A new meta-analysis, published in the scientific journal Addiction, has revealed a connection between the legalization of cannabis and an increase in instances of cannabis...

First-in-Class Drug To Treat Cannabis Use Disorder Shows Great Promise in Clinical Trial

Columbia University Irving Medical Center — Sat, 29 Jul 2023 02:41:07 +0000

There are no FDA-approved medications currently available for cannabis disorder or addiction. A first-in-class drug engineered to selectively inhibit the signaling pathway of the cannabinoid...

Warning: Marijuana Use May Alter Your DNA Methylation

Northwestern University — Sun, 23 Jul 2023 02:33:02 +0000

Recent and long-term marijuana use is linked to changes in the human epigenome, a new Northwestern Medicine study published in the journal Molecular Psychiatry has...

Columbia Study: Casual Cannabis Use Greatly Increases Teens’ Risk of Depression, Suicidality

Columbia University Irving Medical Center — Fri, 21 Jul 2023 02:04:34 +0000

Adolescents who engage in recreational cannabis use are two to four times more prone to developing psychiatric disorders compared to teenagers who abstain from using...

More Than Pain Relief: Sustained Cannabis Use Leads to Improved Cognition in Cancer Patients

University of Colorado at Boulder — Sun, 09 Jul 2023 00:46:47 +0000

New research indicates that cannabis may alleviate “chemo brain.” New research from the University of Colorado Boulder reveals that cancer patients employing cannabis to manage...

Using Cannabis Can Help You Lose Weight – But It Comes With Steep Consequences

University of California - Irvine — Fri, 30 Jun 2023 13:34:30 +0000

Individuals who regularly consume cannabis, despite experiencing increased appetite (“the munchies”), tend to have lower body weight and a reduced risk of diabetes compared to...

High Risk: Extensive Study Links Cannabis Use Disorder to Bipolar and Depression

Aarhus University — Sun, 18 Jun 2023 02:46:10 +0000

A new study suggests that cannabis use disorder leads to an increased risk of developing bipolar disorder and depression. Cannabis is one of the world’s...

Researchers Discover Shared Genetic Basis for Cannabis Use and Psychiatric Disorders

University of Oslo — Thu, 01 Jun 2023 11:22:22 +0000

A recent study published in the journal Lancet Psychiatry, led by the University of Oslo, unveils a shared genetic basis for cannabis use and psychiatric...

Using Cannabis Can Worsen Male Fertility – But Are the Effects Permanent?

Oregon Health & Science University — Thu, 25 May 2023 14:54:32 +0000

The research builds on previous discoveries made by OHSU, indicating that persistent use of cannabis could potentially impair male fertility in animal studies. This will...

High Stakes: Troubling Link Between Cannabis Use Disorder and Schizophrenia in Young Men

National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) — Sat, 13 May 2023 00:10:13 +0000

NIH study highlights the need to proactively screen for, prevent, and treat cannabis use disorder especially among young people. A scientific study has found a...