New Zealand’s Cannabis Legalization Bill Could Do With Some Improvements, Say Addiction Researchers
Before the 'reefer-endum' arrives, the country's legalization bill could still benefit from a few edits, say leading addiction researchers.
Many Dispensaries Still Make “Unsupported Claims” That Cannabis Can Treat Opioid Use Disorder, Says Study
The study found that these claims were more common in US states that listed opioid use disorder as a qualifying condition for medical cannabis.
Thousands of Cannabis Vape Products Are Still Impounded in Massachusetts
To help decide what to do with the impounded products, state authorities are welcoming input from the public until July 15.
Many CBD Products Still Don’t Contain Advertised Amounts, FDA Study Finds
Product testing conducted by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has found that many CBD-infused products on sale in the United States are mislabeled, containing vastly differing amounts of CBD than advertised on the product packaging.
Canadian Hospitals Launch Medical Cannabis Trial
Conducted over six months, the study hopes to include 2,000 patients from across Canada who live with chronic pain, insomnia, anxiety, and depression.
Oklahoma Begins Enforcing Medical Cannabis Testing
The new rule was initially meant to take effect on April 1, but delays were made amid the coronavirus pandemic.
THC Can Reduce Sociability in Mice, Study Finds
While cannabis is often associated with social settings, new research has found that exposure to the drug can increase social isolation – at least, in mice.
Cannabis Cravings Are Produced Throughout the Brain, Study Finds
The new study could help determine how brain network patterns may change once consumers reduce their cannabis intake.
Florida Health Department Awards its First Marijuana Testing Lab Status
The cannabis and hemp testing company Kaycha Labs has become the first business in Florida to be awarded the state Department of Health’s certified marijuana testing laboratory status.
