Cannabis Science & Health
The Degradation Pathways of Cannabinoids and How to Manage Them – Part 1
In the first of two articles, scientists from Broughton, a regulatory consultancy currently focused on EU and UK cannabis regulation, discuss the susceptibility of cannabinoids to degrade and summarize the main degradation pathways of THC and CBD.
Demand for Codeine Plummets Where Cannabis is Legalized, Study Finds
States that legalize recreational cannabis use also see a reduction in demand for prescription codeine, according to a new study.
Nevada Cannabis Regulator Suspends Cultivator
A cannabis cultivation company in Nevada has lost its license after its staff were seen to be diverting cannabis from its facility.
Kaycha Labs Becomes First New York Cannabis Lab to Perform Every Approved Test
Kaycha Labs is the first of seven state-certified labs to be cleared by the NY regulator to carry out all nine types of test.
The FDA Issues Guidance For Cannabis Research
This guidance outlines the FDA’s “current thinking” on topics relevant to clinical research related to the development of human drugs containing cannabis or cannabis-derived compounds.
Cannabis Products in Nevada Are ‘Contaminated’ With Unapproved Pesticide, State Regulator Warns
Cannabis consumers in Nevada have been warned that a certain batch of products sold in the state were treated with an unapproved pesticide, Ethephon.
‘Retipping’ Could Help Cultivators Grow More Cannabis in Smaller Spaces, Study Finds
Retipping, a novel propagation method that helps cultivators grow more plants in less space, works just as well for cannabis as traditional micropropagation methods, a new study suggests.
CBD and CBC Can Kill Head and Neck Cancer Cells, Study Finds
The researchers found that CBD-dominant extracts could induce apoptosis and kill the cancer cells. Combining CBD with CBC in a 2:1 ratio made this effect even stronger.
The Process of Pre-Extraction Processing
Jessica McKeil explores the practicalities of pre-extraction protocols.
Cannabis-Related Emergency Room Visits Are on the Rise Among Older People, Study Finds
Emergency department visits related to cannabis use among older adults have increased dramatically over the past 15 years, according to a new study published in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society.
