Cannabis Consumers at Higher Risk of Developing Poor Mental Health, Study Suggests
People with a history of cannabis use in their medical records appear to be at a higher risk for developing problems with anxiety, depression, and even more severe mental illnesses such as schizophrenia, according to a new study from researchers at the University of Birmingham.
THC Can Contribute to Birth Defects in Mice, Study Finds
Exposure to THC in the womb could increase the risk that genetically predisposed children are born with facial defects, according to a new rodent study published in the journal Development.
Seattle Decriminalizes Psilocybin and Other Psychedelics
The US city of Seattle has become the largest city in the country to decriminalize the use of some psychedelic substances, including psilocybin and mescaline.
Over 100 Hemp Farms in Oregon Breach Federal THC Limit
Many hemp farmers in Oregon are growing something a bit stronger than advertised, according to a new report from state regulators.
Ketamine Alone May Effectively Treat Depression, Study Suggests
Ketamine alone may be just as effective as ketamine combined with traditional antidepressants for tackling treatment-resistant depression, a new study has found.
Michigan Regulator Recalls Cannabis Trimmed With Contaminated Machine
The affected marijuana material ended up in several products, including bud, pre-packaged bud, and pre-roll joints.
CBD Enhances Episodic Memory, Study Finds
The researchers believe that these findings demonstrate a potential therapeutic application for CBD in tackling episodic memory deficits in disorders such as Alzheimer’s disease or schizophrenia.
Smartphone Sensors Can Detect Cannabis Intoxication, Study Says
The study found that data obtained via a phone’s GPS and accelerometer could help determine whether the phone’s owner was high or not with 90 percent accuracy.
Spice Withdrawal Symptoms More Severe than Cannabis, Study Finds
The withdrawal symptoms from spice, which contains synthetic drugs that mimic the effects of cannabis, are more severe than those for cannabis, according to new research from scientists at the University of Bath.
