Cannabis Science & Health
Cannabis Addiction Influenced by Genetics - Study
New research shows that certain genetic markers could dictate how prone people are to cannabis addiction.
Cancer Patients Are Using (Slightly) More Cannabis - Study
A new study reveals that many people with cancer use marijuana, and rates of use in the U.S. have increased over time.
The Future of Cannabis Treatments for PTSD
Cannabis' famed pacifying properties could make it an excellent candidate for future pharmaceuticals to treat PTSD.
Why Does Ketamine Fight Depression? Finding Answers at BNA 2019
A significant minority of major depressive disorder patients don’t respond to currently available antidepressant medication. A newly approved treatment, based on the "club drug" ketamine, could change that. In a session at the British Neuroscience Association’s Festival of Neuroscience 2019, the potential mechanisms of ketamine’s antidepressant action were put under examination.
CBD Helps Deliver Medicine to the Brain - Study
Research shows how cannabidiol can bring vital medication through the brain's blood barrier to its treatment area.
Cannabis Users Need Stronger Sedatives in Medical Procedures - Study
Medical records show that patients who regularly consumed cannabis were put under stronger sedation before undergoing routine procedures.
Higher Education: The Top Cannabis Science Courses in the US and Canada
Marijuana's taking the leap from campus contraband to syllabus subject. But what can students expect to learn?
Federal Cannabis Is Genetically Closer to Hemp Than Commercial Cannabis, Says Study
The scientific researchers of cannabis could be studying a plant far less potent than the one many readily consume.
Combining Opioids and Cannabis May Be Advantageous for Pain Sufferers - Study
The new study suggests using the two drugs together could reduce risk of dependency without causing cognitive problems.
