Articles tagged with "research"
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Health Claims Draw Patients as Cannabis Science Catches Up
The Associated Press - Published on June 11, 2019Read moreThe number of medical marijuana cardholders more than tripled in the last five years, as more states jumped on the bandwagon. Meanwhile, barriers to research are finally falling.
Does endocannabinoid deficiency play a role in these common illnesses?
Meg Hartley - Published on June 7, 2019Read moreDr. Ethan Russo, a prominent cannabis researcher, weighs in on his theory of endocannabinoid deficiency—or the idea that many common illnesses might be caused by an unbalanced endocannabinoid system.
Seniors Are Erasing the Line Between Medical & Recreational Cannabis Use
Bruce Kennedy - Published on June 3, 2019Read moreA Colorado study finds that nearly half of all seniors enjoyed legal cannabis last year: some medically, some recreationally, some for both.
Workplace deaths fell 34% after medical cannabis legalization
Emily Earlenbaugh - Published on May 29, 2019Read moreWhy? Younger adult workers might be using less alcohol, opioids in medical cannabis states.
Canadian Government Earmarks $24.5M for Cannabis Research Projects
Jesse B. Staniforth - Published on May 29, 2019Read moreThrough the Canadian Institute of Health Research, Bill Blair announced federal funding intentions that focus on research and education.
CBD Can Help Curb Heroin Cravings, New Study Finds
Ben Adlin - Published on May 21, 2019Read moreThe findings suggest a role for CBD “in helping to break the cycle of addiction,” researchers at New York’s Mount Sinai Hospital said.
How cannabis helps ‘spoonies’ soothe the symptoms of chronic illness
Meg Hartley - Published on May 17, 2019Read moreCannabis can aid people with less well-known—but not uncommon—conditions, ones that often come with a life-long sentence. We call ourselves “spoonies.”
Legalization Gave Police Time to Fight Real Crime, Study Finds
David Downs - Published on May 17, 2019Read moreUS police spend five hours per week, per officer—$13.7 billion each year—on marijuana crimes.
Leafly study debunks dispensary myths around crime & teen use
David Downs and Bruce Barcott - Published on May 13, 2019Read moreMost research finds cannabis stores lead to improvements in public safety, health, and property values. So why are towns still banning them?
THC-Blood Levels Can’t Be Determined Postmortem, Research Finds
Bruce Barcott - Published on May 8, 2019Read moreNew research questions the accuracy of THC levels of individuals involved in fatal car accidents.