Advertising and Store Location Influences Teen Cannabis Use, Study Finds
The researchers found that regular exposure to advertising, and to a lesser extent the proximity to cannabis stores, increased the likelihood that teenagers would consume cannabis in the future.
Endocannabinoids Can Fight Intestinal Infections, Study Finds
The researchers say their findings could help to explain why cannabis use is often reported as helpful for various bowel conditions, and could eventually led to new methods of fighting gastrointestinal infection in humans.
Cannabis Use Appears to Encourage, Not Replace, Opioid Use, Study Claims
Contrary to previous research on the topic, a new study from researchers at Columbia University has found that cannabis may not curtail illicit opioid use after all.
France’s Medical Cannabis Trial to Be Free For Patients
Up to 3,000 patients will be able to receive medical cannabis for free as part of France’s long-awaited medical cannabis pilot program, the French government has announced.
Cannabis Use During Pregnancy Increases Risk of Psychiatric Problems in Children, Study Finds
The increases were very small, but deemed statistically significant by the researchers.
Colorado to Require Cannabis Vapor Testing by 2022
Come 2022, cannabis labs in Colorado will be required to test the actual vapor of cannabis oils and concentrates for heavy metals.
CBD Can Reduce Seizures Independent of Clobazam, Study Says
Add-on CBD can effectively reduce seizure frequency in patients with Lennox-Gastaut syndrome and Dravet syndrome, irrespective of concurrent clobazam usage, new research claims.
Synthetic THC is Associated With Increased Mortality in Older Lung Disease Patients, Study Finds
Despite the risks identified by the study, the researchers say they still believe the cannabinoid drugs nabilone and dronabinol can be useful treatments.
Ohio Regulators Recall Cannabis Edibles Due to Heavy Metal Contamination
A batch of Encore Edibles reportedly didn't pass all the required heavy metal tests before being sold at eight dispensaries across Ohio.
