Canadian Patients Now Have Better Access to Psychedelic-assisted Therapy, Following a Federal Amendment
Doctors in Canada can now request psychedelic-assisted therapies for their patients through a new program, following an amendment to Health Canada’s Special Access Program (SAP).
Awakn’s Ketamine-gambling Disorder Study Expands to Test Whether the Drug Can Also Treat Binge Eating
The company behind the trial has expanded it to include three other behavioral addictions: binge eating disorder, compulsive sexual behavior and internet gaming disorder.
This Federally-funded Study Will Test Whether Cannabis Can Treat HIV-related Pain
A group of researchers at the University of Mississippi School of Pharmacy have been awarded a $1.37 million grant to study whether cannabis compounds can treat HIV-related pain.
Psilocybin Is Safe to Use in 10mg and 25mg Doses, Study Finds
The researchers came to their conclusion after providing the drug to participants of a controlled trial of psilocybin-mediated therapy.
UK Regulator Issues New Advice on THC Levels in CBD Products
The recommendations have largely been welcomed by many in the UK’s CBD industry.
Mental Health Benefits of Ayahuasca Ceremonies May Be Due to a Placebo Effect, Study Finds
Participants in ayahuasca ceremonies report reductions in stress, anxiety, and depression whether they are given ayahuasca or not, a placebo-controlled study from researchers at Maastricht University has found.
Pfizer Enters Medical Cannabis Sector With $6 Billion Acquisition
Pfizer is set to acquire Arena Pharmaceuticals, a San Diego-based company currently developing a cannabinoid therapeutic called Olorinab.
Cannabis Farmers Should Routinely Test For Heavy Metals, Say Researchers
The cannabis crop’s natural ability to accumulate heavy metal elements from the soil can pose a threat to the health of consumers, according to a new scientific review.
Cannabis Use Linked to Poorer Sleep and More Extreme Sleep Schedules, Study Finds
The new study from researchers at the University of Toronto suggests that cannabis users are more likely to sleep too little or too much than non-users.
