MIT Gifted $4.5 Million to Research Cannabis
The grant to MIT and Harvard Medical School totaling $9 million will fund independent research on the influence of cannabinoids on brain health and behavior.
CBD Nearly Halves Seizure Rate in Children With Epilepsy – Study
The cannabis-based pharmaceutical formulation shows further promise as a treatment for Dravet syndrome, a rare form of childhood epilepsy.
Cannabis Mixed With Tobacco Linked to Poorer Mental Health in Young Adults - Study
A new survey of over 2,000 young adults reports that those who regularly use cannabis and tobacco are more likely to exhibit poor health and problematic behaviors.
1 in 7 Washington Drivers With Children in the Car Recently Used Cannabis
Over 14 percent of drivers tested in a roadside survey tested positive for THC, the principal psychoactive compound in marijuana.
Teens Reject Zero-Tolerance Messaging on Substance Use
New study shows teenagers respond better to a philosophy of realistic harm reduction when talking about the dangers of drugs.
To Test the Munchies, Researchers Offer a Choice: Chips or an Orange?
New research highlights food preferences can be influenced by cannabis use.
Cannabis Addiction Influenced by Genetics - Study
New research shows that certain genetic markers could dictate how prone people are to cannabis addiction.
Cancer Patients Are Using (Slightly) More Cannabis - Study
A new study reveals that many people with cancer use marijuana, and rates of use in the U.S. have increased over time.
Patent Granted for THCA Production in Yeast
A synthetic biology company in Southern California has been granted a new patent to produce THCA in yeast
CBD Helps Deliver Medicine to the Brain - Study
Research shows how cannabidiol can bring vital medication through the brain's blood barrier to its treatment area.
