Cannabis Science & Health
Pediatric Cannabis-related Emergency Department Visits Increase 5-fold in 14 Years
Cannabis-related emergency department visits and subsequent hospitalizations for adolescents and young adults in Ontario have increased nearly five-fold from 2003 to 2017, according to a new study led by the CHEO Research Institute.
Over 40 Percent of Alcohol and Cannabis Users Report Driving Under the Influence
Examining the effect of simultaneous alcohol and cannabis use on self-report driving under the influence of alcohol-only, cannabis-only, and both substances using a nationally representative sample could contribute to better understanding the impact in adolescents and adults.
Pennsylvania Regulator Recalls Hundreds of Cannabis Vapes
The vape products are to be removed because they contain ingredients “not approved for inhalation” by the FDA, according to the state Department of Health.
Fish on Acid? Microdosing Zebrafish With LSD Shows Its Potential Benefits for Humans
Trevor James Hamilton, an associate professor in neuroscience at MacEwan University, discusses his research into how LSD affects zebrafish – and the implications it could have for mental health treatment.
Cannabis Vapor Testing Expected to Begin Imminently in Colorado
Kaycha Labs tells Analytical Cannabis that its vapor testing method is on the verge of being certified by the state.
CBN Protects Brain Cells From Aging, Study Finds
The cannabis compound CBN has the potential to treat age-related neurodegenerative diseases, such as Alzheimer’s, according to new research.
Mississippi Legalizes Medical Cannabis
The state governor, Tate Reeves, signed a legalization bill on Wednesday, February 2.
Testing Cannabis Competitively: A Conversation with the Emerald Cup’s Lab Partner, SC Labs
To learn more about what it means for cannabis labs to partner with competitive cannabis events, and just how involved they are in the judging process, Analytical Cannabis caught up with SC Labs co-founders Jeff Gray and Josh Wurzer.
Cannabis Edibles Shrink the Testicles of Monkeys, Study Finds
The study involved six macaques that were fed THC-laced edibles for seven months. By the end of the study, the monkeys’ testicles had more than halved in size.
The Rise of Sponsored Psychedelic Studies Could Bias Research, Warn Psychiatrists
The field of psychedelic drug research is experiencing a renaissance. But this could come at a cost of scientific integrity, argue some researchers.
