Cannabis & Psychedelics Articles
Cannabis Tolerance: What Does the Evidence Say?
Tolerence to cannabis takes on many forms - cognitive effects and intoxication included. But what do we know about tolerence levels in regular and non-regular users?
Strong Link Observed Between Common Cannabis Growth Practices and Use of Chemical Additives
With cannabis cultivation taking off in a big way, safety considerations have never been so important.
Washington State Enforces Ban on Candy-like Cannabis Edibles
After a few cases of edibles considered as 'appealing to children' slipped through the net, the state has forced a review of what is appropriate, causing frustration and alarm amongst local companies.
Cannabis Use Not Linked to COPD, Other Tobacco-related Health Risks
The health benefits of cannabis are often weighed against the risks associated with smoking other substances such as tobacco, but is this a fair comparison?
Accurately Analyzing Drugs Like Spice and K2 May Now be Possible
Using 2D liquid chromatography researchers have demonstrated the ability to successfully separate the small molecules and compounds of structurally related synthetic cannabinoids.
Widespread Illegal Pesticide Use Uncovered in Washington State
Data reveals that 43 percent of cannabis samples tested contained either banned pesticides or illegal levels of state-approved pesticides.
More Research Needed to Establish Potential Toxicity of Key Cannabinoids
A team of Austrian and Italian researchers recently published evidence highlighting the need for rigorous toxicological studies on key cannabinoids like CBD and CBDV. The team were keen to point out that the existing literature supports the fact that CBD and CBDV are well tolerated in humans.
Novel Cannabis Assay Detects Microorganisms in Rapid Time
A novel DNA-based microarray assay can identify potentially life-threatening microorganisms in less than 6 hours – a faster turnaround time than traditional plate-based enumeration methods.
Microdosers of LSD and Magic Mushrooms are Wiser and More Creative
Researchers just ran the first ever pre-registered scientific study on the microdosing of psychedelics and found some very promising results.
