Study: Legal Marijuana Products Too Strong for Pain Relief
Recent research evaluates the advertised THC and CBD content of legal cannabis products to determine their suitability for medicinal use
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DEA Proposes Process to Expand Marijuana Research in the US
The administration's Notice of Proposed Rulemaking provides details on the proposed process and was filed for public inspection on Mar. 20
Researchers Use Social Media to Educate the Public on Medical Cannabis
Patients, clinicians, and scientists still know very little about the effects of using common and commercially available cannabis-based products
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?
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
CBD, THC Use during Early Pregnancy Can Disrupt Fetal Development
UNC School of Medicine researchers are the first to show in animal models that components of marijuana, including its cannabinoids THC and CBD, can cause brain and facial birth defects if used during the first trimester of pregnancy
Halloween Poisonings Are More than Fear of Tampered Candy
A Rutgers New Jersey Poison Control expert discusses how children and adults can reduce risks of poisoning
Researchers Discover Potential Therapy to Treat Detrimental Effects of Marijuana in Pre-Adolescent Individuals Exposed to THC in Womb
University of Maryland School of Medicine researchers elucidate pathway that causes psychological effects like increased impulsivity and found neurosteroid drug can reverse those effects
Cannabis Testing Resource Guide
Quality control labs focused on cannabis testing are needed more than ever