Cannabis Science & Health
UK Patients Are Still Struggling to Access Their Medicinal Cannabis
Despite being legal in the UK for months, many doctors still aren't prescribing medical cannabis to their patients.
Conservative States Have Higher Rates of Cannabis Abuse
Young people in conservative states may use cannabis very differently to their peers in liberal regions - even if they all have legal access.
Conservative States Have Higher Rates of Cannabis Abuse
Young people in liberal states may take cannabis very differently to the neighbors in more conservative regions.
Sick As a Dog: The Pets That Polish Off Littered Cannabis
California’s parks are becoming littered with cannabis leftovers, and the state’s dogs are taking a hit from the clean-up.
Large Study Identifies Genetic Variants Linked to Risk Tolerance and Risky Behaviors
Based on genetic information from more than 1 million people of European ancestry, results suggest the neurochemicals glutamate and GABA, but not dopamine or serotonin, contribute to risk tolerance.
Many Users Prefer Medical Marijuana Over Prescription Drugs
As legalization continues, more patients are swapping their prescription pills for medicinal cannabis.
A Little Weed may Change the Teenage Brain
Teenagers who report using recreational marijuana just once or twice display increased volume of numerous brain regions, according to a study of 14-year-olds from Ireland, England, France, and Germany.
Study Points to Increased Risk of Harm from Cannabis Across Europe
The authors of the paper point out that regulation in a legalized market could help control these risks and improve consumer safety.
Exposure to Cannabis Alters the Genetic Profile of Sperm
Whether changes can be reversed or are passed on to children is still unknown
