Cannabis Science & Health
Antidepressant Psychedelics Could Be Separated From Hallucinations, Suggest Researchers
Researchers have found potentially non-hallucinatory psychedelic compounds by examining crystal structures.
Californian Regulator Recalls Cannabis Flower Due to Mold Contamination
A batch of dried cannabis flower has been recalled by California’s Department of Cannabis Control (DCC) after it was found to be contaminated with Aspergillus niger.
Most Cannabis Consumers Are Confident to Drive When They’re Most Intoxicated, Study Finds
Many cannabis-high drivers consider themselves safe to drive when they’re actually at their most impaired, according to a new study.
Thailand Moves to Decriminalize Cannabis
Thailand is on its way to becoming the first country in Asia to decriminalize cannabis.
The Cannabis Cultivation Strategies of the Future
At the recent Danish Annual Symposium on Medical Cannabis, attendees heard the latest cultivation research breakthroughs from top cannabis scientists and explored what the future of large-scale cannabis might look like.
CBD Stops Covid-19 From Replicating in Human Cells, Lab Study Finds
The scientists caution that these effects only come from high-purity CBD formulations, and do not suggest that commercially-available CBD products can prevent Covid-19.
Ketamine and Psilocybin Could Boost the “Integration of New Experiences” By Stimulating Nerves in the Brain
Research from Alex Kwan’s lab has suggested that dendritic plasticity may help support the idea that ketamine and psilocybin can help individuals adopt new perspectives and better process new experiences.
Cannabis Worsens Verbal Learning and Memory, Review Finds
Frequent cannabis use can impair a person’s memory and level of verbal learning, according to a new review.
Young Cannabis and Alcohol Consumers Have Better “Sexual Function,” Study Finds
To reach this conclusion, the researchers behind the study surveyed 274 participants about their sex lives and their alcohol and cannabis use.
