Cannabis Science & Health
Compound From Marijuana Interacts with Antiepileptic Drugs
New research from International League Against Epilepsy investigates how a neurological treatment derived from cannabis could impact antiepileptic drugs.
Study Reveals low-Levels of THC Can Relieve Stress
In high-doses, the main psychoactive compound in cannabis, THC can increase anxiety but as new study reveals, smaller-doses can alternatively reduce stress.
Cannabis Use During Adolescence May Impact Psychosocial Outcomes in Adulthood
Adolescences using marijuana are more susceptible to depression in later life and lower academic accomplishments during adolescence which will also impact their future.
Could Cannabis Confer Long-term Resilience to Stress?
Researchers at Washington State University formulated a test to study the different responses to stress between chronic cannabis users and non-users.
Laying the Groundwork for a Reliable Marijuana Breathalyzer
NIST researchers have measured a fundamental physical property of the primary psychoactive compound in marijuana.
Australian Researchers Concerned that Legalisation May Lead to Increased Use of Potent Cannabis Concentrates
Researchers at University of Queensland are concerned with the rise of harmful effects associated with super-potent cannabis concentrates since the legalisation of medicinal cannabis in Australia.
Omega-3 Fatty Acids Fight Inflammation via Cannabinoids
The chemical compounds cannabinoids found in marijuana, can also be naturally produced in the body from omega-3 enriched foods and contain anti-inflammatory benefits.
Urgent Public Health Priority: National Strategy to Reduce the Opioid Epidemic
Years of coordinated efforts will be needed to manage and reverse the harmful societal effects of the prescription and illicit opioid epidemics which are continuing to worsen.
Earlier Intervention with Depressed Youths Could Reduce Rate of Cannabis-use Disorder
A study based in Seattle found that teenagers diagnosed with depression are more likely to use cannabis in later life.
