Is It Hemp or Marijuana? New Scanner Gives Instant Answer
A handheld spectrometer quickly determines the level of THC in cannabis plants
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Research Team Reviews Competing Cannabis Breathalyzers
Five different technologies race to get on the market
Study Paints Picture of Marijuana Use in Pregnant Women
There's enough evidence to warrant not using marijuana while pregnant, but what about women with chronic conditions?
Hemp 'Goes Hot' Due to Genetics, Not Growing Conditions
Researchers have determined that a hemp plant's propensity to 'go hot'—become too high in THC—is determined by genetics, not as a stress response to growing conditions
New Insight into How Cannabidiol Takes Effect in the Brains of People with Psychosis
New study provides greater understanding into which areas of the brain CBD targets
Medicinal Cannabis May Not Ease Sleep Problems in the Long Run
Users might build up tolerance to sleep-inducing effects, suggest researchers
Focus on Opioids and Cannabis in Chronic Pain Media Coverage
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
Study Contests Use of Smoked Cannabis in Treatment of Cocaine Addiction
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
How Marijuana Accelerates Growth of HPV-Related Head and Neck Cancer
"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
College Students Use More Marijuana in States Where It's Legal, but They Binge Drink Less
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