Most Medical Cannabis Tweets are Pro-Cannabis, Study Finds
Most posts regarding medicinal cannabis from Twitter users in the United States are pro-cannabis in nature, according to a new analysis done by researchers at the University of Queensland, Australia.
Researchers Discover New Mechanism of Psychedelic Action in the Brain
The findings could explain why the effects of psychedelics, such as neuroplasticity and even antidepressant action, vary between different drugs.
CBD May Increase Effects of THC Edibles, Study Finds
Researchers found that individuals given brownies containing high doses of CBD experienced stronger subjective effects than those given brownies made from a THC-dominant strain, despite both edibles containing the same dose of THC.
Twitter Allows Cannabis Ads in the US
Twitter has become the first major social media platform to allow cannabis companies to advertise their products and services in the US.
New Oxford Study Will Test if Epidiolex Can Treat Psychosis
The study will involve 1,000 participants with a history of psychosis, and take place across 35 centers (mainly) in Europe and North America.
California’s Cannabis Regulator Launches Grant Scheme For Areas Without Legal Cannabis Access
The funding is intended to help local areas support equity applicants, conduct environmental reviews, cover personnel costs, and, ultimately, weaken California’s illicit cannabis market.
DEA States That Delta-8 THC-O and THC-O Are Controlled Substances
The clarification was made to the lawyer Rod Kight, who wrote to the DEA in August 2022, asking for the administration’s stance on the popular THC compounds.
ASTM Proposes Two New Cannabis Standards
The leading US testing standards organization ASTM International is developing two new testing standards for cannabis samples.
Connecticut’s Attorney General Sues Five Retailers For Selling Delta-8 Products
In a press notice published on February 9, William Tong, the attorney general, also announced that he was in the process of sending warning letters to all Connecticut retailers licensed to sell electronic vapes.
