Cannabis Science & Health
Synthetic Cannabis-like Drug Reduces Sleep Apnea
There is currently no drug treatment for sleep apnea, a sleep breathing disorder affecting about 30 million individuals in the United States.
Marijuana May Not be a Plausible Alternative to Opioid Drugs in Pain Treatment
Patients believe using marijuana helps them with their symptoms, but the study’s results could indicate the opposite is true for those in addiction treatment.
Cannabis Use Linked to Bipolar Symptoms in Young Adults
Teenage cannabis use at least 2–3 times weekly is directly associated with suffering from symptoms of hypomania in later years according to a new study from the University of Warwick.
Trends in Medical Marijuana Use in Washington State
About 1 in 7 adult primary care patients visiting medical offices reported having used marijuana at least once in the past year.
Cannabis Medicine: Providing Patients with the Right Chemical Profile for Their Condition
Analyzing the complex chemistry of the cannabis plant may help scientists to develop specific cannabis-based drugs for specific conditions.
Tilray Takes Medical Cannabis to the EU
This is the first time a company has legally exported live cannabis genetics from North America to Europe.
Can Cannabinoids Be Used to Treat Cancer?
When cannabinoids activate signaling pathways in cancer cells they can stimulate a cell death mechanism called apoptosis, unleashing a potent anti-tumor effect.
FDA Warns Companies Marketing Unproven Cannabis-derived Products
The agency has issued warning letters to four companies illegally selling products online that claim to prevent, diagnose, treat, or cure cancer without evidence to support these outcomes.
Canada to Invest Further $36.4M in Cannabis Education, Awareness and Surveillance
The funding will be used to inform Canadians of the health and safety risks of cannabis use and drug-impaired driving.
