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New York, NY, April 02, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Blinc Group, a pioneer in the advancement of the cannabis vaping industry, is proud to announce its support for Klik’s upcoming "The Rugged Child" event, a celebration of the 30th…

Graphical abstract. Credit: Addictive Behaviors (2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.addbeh.2024.107996 Differences in how young adults metabolize THC,…

Ozempic is often used to treat type 2 diabetes, but it might also lower the risk of cannabis use disorderfcm82/Shutterstock People prescribed Ozempic or Wegovy are less likely to develop a cannabis use disorder or…

LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--German Federal Government's cannabis law has successfully progressed without delay. Juan Martinez, Head of Curaleaf International, comments.

March 21, 2024 | Ottawa, ON | Health Canada In 2018, the Government of Canada introduced the Cannabis Act, which put into place a legal framework that takes a comprehensive public health approach to cannabis. The Cannabis Act is…

1. IntroductionSubstance-induced psychotic disorder (SIPD) is defined by the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition (DSM-5), as a psychiatric disorder characterized by hallucinations and/or delusions that…

Chicago, March 18, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The global cannabis market size is estimated to be valued at USD 27.7 billion in 2022 and is projected to reach USD 82.3 billion by 2027, recording a CAGR of 24.3% in terms of value.…

Mississippi Cannabis Festival Southern Bud Bowl Opulent High Gulf Coast Cannabis Festival Advocacy in cannabis is connecting both the cannabis enthusiasts, and the “canna curious” in an environment where both can be educated,…

New York, New York, March 09, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NugHub NY, New York City's premier legal weed delivery service, is thrilled to announce the achievement of a significant milestone - the completion of our 1,000th successful…

Washington, March 07, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The American Cannabis Collective (ACC), a think tank dedicated to cannabis free market principles, was disappointed but not surprised that President Joe Biden continues to state broken…

New York, New York, March 05, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Silly Nice, a Black and Veteran-owned cannabis brand, is proud to announce its official launch in New York State. With a commitment to quality and inclusivity, Silly Nice is set…

"Nature is the source of all true knowledge." Leonardo da Vinci (1452 – 1519)Did you know that some 50 million people around the world suffer from epilepsy? Estimates say that up to 70% of people living with this neurological disease…

News ReleaseWednesday, February 28, 2024 NIH-funded observational study shows risk grows sharply with more frequent use. Frequent cannabis smoking may significantly increase a person’s risk for heart attack and stroke,…

New York, NY, Feb. 15, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Blinc Group, a pioneering force in the cannabis vaporizer industry, is thrilled to introduce Simpl Too, the latest innovation in its esteemed vaping device lineup. Building upon the…

Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain According to new research, 27% of individuals who had an emergency department visit for cannabis use…

F1CajamarcaHighlandsTHC: 2.24%CBD: 0.81%CBG: NDPotency of effect: Low.Medical areas of potential: Chronic pain management, antiemetic use, anti-inflammatory use, antipruritic use, duodenal ulcer treatment, bronchodilators, muscle…

Discussion During 2008–2021, in addition to overall decreases in cannabis use among students in grades 8, 10, and 12 in King County, Washington, a narrowing and possible reversal of sex-based differences in current cannabis use was…

Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain Cannabis is not an effective treatment for opioid addiction, a new study of thousands of people being…

Alcohol was a factor in 65% of the deaths from CVD, followed by opioids, cocaine and other illicit drugs, finds new study in Journal of the American Heart Association…

When Ohio's cannabis ballot initiative passed in November, the United States crossed a new threshold. More than half of Americans now live in states, including New York, that have passed laws allowing commercial production and…

1. IntroductionPrenatal tobacco exposure through active smoking or environmental tobacco smoke (ETS) is one of the most significant avoidable causes of maternal and child morbidity and mortality . Effects of prenatal smoking manifest in…

Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain When I tell people that I research cannabis, I sometimes receive a furtive gesture that implies and…

Credit: Yash Lucid from Pexels The widespread use of cannabis (marijuana) and its increased potency are associated with a rise in…

Cannabis is changing. Today’s marijuana is more potent than ever and there remain many questions about its benefits and risks. We still can’t meaningfully regulate driving while high. And growing cannabis – legally…

Cannabis derails train of thought, but may not affect long-term memory Cannabis interferes with the working memory we use to keep track…

Cannabis edibles offer a different way to consume the drugShutterstock/Brian Goodman For people who want their cannabis without the smoke, edibles provide an increasingly popular alternative. And it isn’t just pot…

Many people feel hungry after consuming cannabisSolStock/Getty Images If you have ever lit up a joint and craved a snack soon afterwards, you were probably experiencing the “munchies”. Stimulating appetite is one of…

Is cannabis an effective painkiller?SciePro/Shutterstock Cannabis has a long history as a pain-reliever – it is mentioned in 3500-year-old medical texts from ancient Egypt. But there is still active debate over the…

Cannabis has been linked to psychosis and schizophreniaShutterstock/FGC Not only is cannabis one of the world’s most widely used recreational drugs, it is also generating excitement for its potential to treat a range…

Credit: CC0 Public Domain A 20-year Australian study has found no evidence to suggest cannabis reduces illicit opioid use, and it may not…

A femur, one of the bones that held traces of cannabisGaia Giordano, Mirko Mattia, Michele Boracchi, et al. The first evidence of cannabis discovered in archaeological skeletal remains comes from bones of people…

Many people think cannabis products help them sleepShutterstock/Aiman Dairabaeva Forget counting sheep and warm bubble baths. For millions of people who have problems falling and staying asleep, cannabis has become…

Cannabis related items on display at Housing Works, New York’s first legal cannabis dispensaryErik Pendzich/Shutterstock Cannabis is having a moment. Half of Americans live in a state with legal marijuana and 9 in 10 people nationwide…

Credit: CC0 Public Domain New research from the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience (IoPPN) at King's College London…

Age and sex standardized rate of hospitalizations due to cannabis per 100 000 individuals and per 1000 all-cause hospital admissions between January 2015 and March…

Discussion Cannabis industry employees are exposed to large quantities of ground product in some work areas, such as flower grinding and preroll production. Asthma, allergic rhinitis, and urticaria have been reported among cannabis…

Percentage of sample reporting hours of sleep following use of various sleep aids. N/A: not applicable. Credit: Exploration of Medicine (2023). DOI:…

Comparison of genetic correlations between CanUD and cannabis use. Left axis depicts the range of rG between 1 and −1. Red bars and blue bars depict the rG point…

Cannabis use disorder may be influenced by geneticsFangXiaNuo/Getty Images People who develop a cannabis use disorder share certain genetic markers, and that pattern holds across racial groups, according to the…

Cannabis has complicated effects on memoryMarkusBeck/iStockphoto The stereotype of a stoner – someone who uses copious amounts of cannabis – is that they are scatterbrained and absent-minded. But how cannabis affects…

CARLISLE, Pa., Nov. 21, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Organic Remedies, a medical marijuana cultivation and research organization based in south central Pennsylvania, has raised $62,250 to support the Pennsylvania Court Appointed Special…

Marijuana might hold benefits for older usersadriaticfoto/Shutterstock Cannabis might disrupt brain development in early adolescence – but it could actually improve memory and cognitive function in older adults. In a…

The cannabis of the future might not come from plantsShutterstock/Vector_Leart Golden liquid churns in six glass vessels, each hooked up to a computer via a bundle of tubes and wires. Air pumps buzz, and the room…

The cannabis of the future might not come from plantsShutterstock/Vector_Leart Golden liquid churns in six glass vessels, each hooked up to a computer via a bundle of tubes and wires. Air pumps buzz, and the room…

Research Questions Which jurisdictions have introduced alternative models to profit-maximising commercialisation of cannabis supply for non-medical use?How are these models designed, particularly in terms of…

This week, we discuss how lies and misinformation will play a key role in the Israel-Hamas war; a look at the evidence on how to address America’s gun violence problem; preventing bias and inequities when vetting national security…

Overconsumption of cannabis can lead to uncontrollable vomitingRoxana Gonzalez/Shutterstock Doctors are reporting a growing number of people coming into emergency rooms with stomach pain and unrelenting vomiting.…

<!--Try it--> <!-- --> Chill Medicated Breaks Barriers as the First Cannabis Brand to Officially Sponsor 2023 WCLO Championship in Round Rock, Texas Chill Medicated, a cannabis…

An assortment of medical marijuana strainsRoxana Gonzalez/Shutterstock Medical marijuana use is skyrocketing: between 2016 and 2020, the number of people in the US with a licence to buy it more than quadrupled,…

Attitudes to marijuana have dramatically shifted in the USSpencer Platt/Getty Images) The American public’s attitude towards drugs is notoriously finicky. Our views tend to swing drastically, from favouring…