Cannabis & Psychedelics Articles
French Lawmakers Give Green Light to Two-year Medical Cannabis Trial
With funding secured, the trial is expected to begin in early 2020.
Studies Into Marijuana’s Mental Health Benefits Are Weak and Don’t Endorse Use, Review Finds
According to a new review of scientific studies, there is barely any evidence to suggest that cannabinoids can treat depression, anxiety, and other mental health disorders.
Medical Cannabis Shows Promise in Reducing Opioid Misuse, Finds New Review
A new systematic review concluded that medical cannabis may provide some benefit in reducing opioid misuse, but more research will be needed before it can be recommended as a safe alternative.
An Insider’s Look at the Canadian Cannabis Testing Industry With Kaveh Kahen
Discussing the ins and outs of Canada’s cannabis testing industry, Analytical Cannabis spoke to Dr Kaveh Kahen, CEO of Sigma Analytical Services, a Toronto-based provider of testing, research, and product development services to the cannabis industry.
CBD During Pregnancy – Many Assume It’s Safe Despite Lack of Evidence, Study Finds
While people generally understand the dangers associated with alcohol and pregnancy, they may be far less skeptical about the safety of CBD products.
Recent Workshop Emphasizes Why the Cannabis Industry Needs to Get Better at Measuring Heavy Metals
A report from the first ever workshop dedicated to measuring heavy metals in cannabis and hemp.
US Google Searches for CBD Hit 6.4 Million and Continue To Rise
Public curiosity in CBD appears to be higher than ever.
The Challenge of Residual Solvent Testing for Cannabis Edibles
They're the commonly used form of cannabis in the US, but as edibles are likely to be exposed to processing chemicals during their production, each product needs to be tested for dangerous residual solvents.
Don’t Blame THC for the Vaping Crisis, Blame the Illegal Market, Say Experts
While regulators advise consumers to avoid all THC vaping products, new studies from cannabis labs indicate that the real problem could be the black market.
