Modern Cannabis Originated in East Asia, Whole-Genome Sequencing Study Finds
The research, published last week in the journal Scientific Advances, used the whole-genome resequencing of 110 different hemp and drug-type cannabis strains from around the world to study their genetic roots.
Could Ketamine Help Treat Severe Depression?
Researchers from Trinity and St Patrick’s Mental Health Services are trialling a new treatment regime using ketamine for people who are experiencing severe depression.
Psilocybin Spurs Growth of Neural Connections Lost in Depression
The psychedelic drug psilocybin, a naturally occurring compound found in some mushrooms, has been shown to initiate an immediate and long-lasting increase in neural connections in mice.
LGB Youths with Depression Use More Cannabis
Results of a recent study on the relationship between mental health and cannabis use in sexually diverse youths will be crucial for these communities and allow us to better target their needs to ultimately achieve a more equitable level of parity in their health.
Can CBD Help People with Psoriasis Find Relief?
Jason E. Hawkes, an associate professor of dermatology at UC Davis Health answers your questions on the safety and effectiveness of using CDB for treating psoriasis or reducing its symptoms.
New Study Finds Evidence of the Entourage Effect in Enhancing Pain Relief
The study could one day lead to the development of new cannabis medicines that use terpenes to enhance their beneficial effects,
US Senators Unveil Bill to Federally Legalize Cannabis
The bill proposes to remove marijuana’s federal status as a prohibited drug, expunge nonviolent cannabis-related criminal records, and allow states to keep the drug illegal if they so choose.
California Launches New Department of Cannabis Control
A single new agency, the Department of Cannabis Control (DCC), will oversee the licensing and regulation of all legal cannabis businesses in the state.
Cannabis Legalization Linked to Drop in Opioid-Related Emergency Room Visits
States that legalize recreational cannabis appear to experience a short-term dip in opioid-related emergency department visits, according to a new study published in Health Economics.
