Users might build up tolerance to sleep-inducing effects, suggest researchers

Few of the news stories analyzed in a recent study included information about non-pharmaceutical treatments for chronic pain, despite these being the preferred option for most chronic pain conditions

Researchers in Brazil evaluated cocaine and crack addicts undergoing rehabilitation for six months and observed a higher relapse rate and worse cognitive impairment among patients who smoked cannabis to try to mitigate their craving for cocaine

"Marijuana and other cannabis products are often considered benign, but it is important to note that all drugs that have benefits can also have drawbacks," researcher says

Research is the first study of college students to look broadly at multiple states that have legalized recreational marijuana and to go beyond the first year following legalization

Equipment manufacturers work to prevent additional injuries

Misleading messages about cannabis are pervasive on Twitter

The drug, HU-308, lessens involuntary movements called dyskinesias, a side effect from years of treatment for Parkinson's disease

University of Alberta and Atlas Biotechnologies to explore use of medical cannabis for treating MS, Alzheimer’s, and Huntington’s diseases

The research showed that access to recreational cannabis decreases demand for over-the-counter sleep aids

Depending on the jurisdiction, companies selling cannabis-derived products may need to comply with pathogen testing to protect consumers from harmful microorganisms, including Aspergillus spp.