President Biden Signs Medical Cannabis Research Bill
Biden signed the bill on Friday, December 5, becoming the first US president to approve a cannabis-specific piece of legislation.
In Rhode Island, Recreational Cannabis Sales Begin
The first legal recreational cannabis products have been sold in Rhode Island.
In New York, 40% of Illicit Cannabis Products Contain Contaminants, Report Finds
In a new report published on November 30, local cannabis advocacy groups claim that many of these products are dangerous.
Positive Media Coverage of Cannabis Trials Could Be Influencing Placebo Effect, Study Claims
Individuals who take a placebo in cannabis-pain trials tend to report roughly the same levels of pain relief as those who receive the active cannabinoid, a new meta-analysis has found.
X-Rays Can Decontaminate Cannabis While Retaining Terpenes, Study Finds
Cannabis flower can be safely sterilized with low levels of X-ray radiation, according to a new study.
Alcohol Use Rises When States Legalize Cannabis, Study Finds
The implementation of recreational cannabis laws may be associated with increased alcohol use, according to a new study published in JAMA Health Forum.
Colorado Regulators Issue Warning About Moldy Cannabis Flower
State regulators in Colorado have issued another health and safety notice after “potentially unsafe levels” of total yeast and mold were found in a batch of cannabis flower.
Oregon’s Cannabis Regulator Adds a “Second Lab” Rule to Combat Lab Shopping
Cannabis companies in Oregon now face the possibility that their product samples may be sent to a second lab of the regulator’s choosing, so the product’s contents can be verified.
Cannabis Smoke Impairs Endothelial Function Regardless of Cannabinoid Profile, Study Finds
Analytical Cannabis speaks to the researchers behind a new study that found that exposure to cannabis smoke can lead to problems with endothelial function, regardless of the marijuana's cannabinoid profile.
