Cannabis News and Research

Latest Cannabis News and Research

Cannabis use during pregnancy may cause premature birth

Pregnant women should refrain from smoking cannabis to prevent their infants from being born early, a new study warns.

8 Jul 2019

CMC expresses dismay at the findings of new report “Drugs policy: medicinal cannabis”

Today the Centre for Medicinal Cannabis has expressed dismay at the findings of the House of Commons Health and Social Care Committee report “Drugs policy: medicinal cannabis”.

3 Jul 2019

Study shows how cannabis could be effective for both pain relief and insomnia

A new study has shown how cannabis could be an effective treatment option for both pain relief and insomnia, for those looking to avoid prescription and over the counter pain and sleep medications -including opioids.

2 Jul 2019

Cannabis ingredient shows promise as potential antibiotic for superbugs

Researches at the University of Queensland in Australia have discovered that a topical formulation containing cannabidiol (CBD) is effective at killing bacterial skin infections.

25 Jun 2019

Recreational marijuana users tend to drink more alcohol, medicinal users drink less

There is a lack of agreement about the relationship between marijuana and alcohol use. Does marijuana use increase or decrease alcohol consumption? Research based on interviews with users of both marijuana and alcohol reveals that recreational users tend to drink more alcohol, and medicinal users drink less alcohol, on marijuana-use days.

25 Jun 2019

Legal weed’s a growing danger to dogs, so keep your canine out of your cannabis

It all started on a Tuesday night, when I came home from work to an unmistakable absence. My brown-and-white pitbull mix, Maizey, wasn’t at the top of the stairs to greet me. Instead, she was in her bed, shaky and confused.

21 Jun 2019

New study shows clear link between cannabis use and brain alterations

A once understudied topic now shows a clear link between cannabis use and brain alterations, whereby chronic use may lead to poor conflict resolution skills

21 Jun 2019

Creating a physical and genetic map of Cannabis sativa

Scientists have developed a physical and genetic map of Cannabis sativa to facilitate further investigation into the genetic and molecular mechanisms exhibited by this plant.

19 Jun 2019

Metabolic engineering of cannabinoids – are we there yet?

There has recently been a surge in research into the biosynthetic pathways of cannabinoids and the potential for commercialized metabolic engineering.

19 Jun 2019

Cannabis use has increased and shifted from illicit market, research reveals

A new article published by researchers from University of Puget Sound and University of Washington reports that, based on analysis of public wastewater samples in at least one Western Washington population center, cannabis use both increased and substantially shifted from the illicit market since retail sales began in 2014.

18 Jun 2019

Gene associated with increased risk of cannabis abuse

New research from the Danish psychiatric project, iPSYCH, shows that a specific gene is associated with an increased risk of cannabis abuse. The gene is the source of a so-called nicotine receptor in the brain, and people with low amounts of this receptor have an increased risk of cannabis abuse.

18 Jun 2019

Pittcon is looking for short course instructors for 2020

Pittcon Short Courses are professional-quality continuing education classes held during conference week each year.

From Pittcon 14 Jun 2019

Study: Use of psychoactive substances increases among entertainment sector workers

Entertainment sector workers are among those with the highest consumption of psychoactive substances. According to the Adictions study of the year 2017, 17% of the total consume these substances in Spain, a figure which is between France's 22% and Holland's 16%.

14 Jun 2019

Case study: Cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome in a patient with ALS

This case study of a patient with ALS and symptoms of cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome emphasizes the need for research into the use of medicinal cannabis.

12 Jun 2019

Researchers find lower opioid prescriptions rates in states that implemented medical cannabis laws

Using data from privately-insured adults, new findings from The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston revealed that there is a lower level of opioids prescribed in states that have allowed the use of medical marijuana.

11 Jun 2019

New case study about cannabis hyperemesis syndrome in palliative care

The medical use of cannabis is growing. Medical marijuana may improve symptoms including pain and anorexia. While it may improve nausea and vomiting, it can rarely cause a hyperemesis syndrome with chronic use.

11 Jun 2019

Strong family and school connections help prevent transgender youth from substance use

Strong family and school connections are helping prevent transgender youth from smoking cigarettes and using marijuana, even among those targeted by violence.

11 Jun 2019

Bridging the Gaps to Advance Research in the Cannabis Industry

In this interview, Joshua Crossney outlines his talk at Pittcon 2019, aimed to bring together analytical scientists with the medical cannabis community to bridge the gaps and advance research in the cannabis industry.

From Pittcon 10 Jun 2019

Research on cannabis use in women limited, finds new study

A new study from the University of York shows that research into the association of psychosis with cannabis focuses almost completely on men users, significantly limiting our knowledge of the drug’s effects on human health.

5 Jun 2019

Body's endocannabinoid system appears to be new target for drug development against OCD

The body's endocannabinoid system, due to the critical role it plays in regulating neurotransmitter signaling, is an enticing target for drug development against disorders associated with anxiety, stress, and repetitive behaviors, such as obsessive-compulsive disorder.

3 Jun 2019

Cannabis News and Research

Latest Cannabis News and Research

Cannabis use during pregnancy may cause premature birth

CMC expresses dismay at the findings of new report “Drugs policy: medicinal cannabis”

Study shows how cannabis could be effective for both pain relief and insomnia

Cannabis ingredient shows promise as potential antibiotic for superbugs

Recreational marijuana users tend to drink more alcohol, medicinal users drink less

Legal weed’s a growing danger to dogs, so keep your canine out of your cannabis

New study shows clear link between cannabis use and brain alterations

Creating a physical and genetic map of Cannabis sativa

Metabolic engineering of cannabinoids – are we there yet?

Cannabis use has increased and shifted from illicit market, research reveals

Gene associated with increased risk of cannabis abuse

Pittcon is looking for short course instructors for 2020

Study: Use of psychoactive substances increases among entertainment sector workers

Case study: Cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome in a patient with ALS

Researchers find lower opioid prescriptions rates in states that implemented medical cannabis laws

New case study about cannabis hyperemesis syndrome in palliative care

Strong family and school connections help prevent transgender youth from substance use

Bridging the Gaps to Advance Research in the Cannabis Industry

Research on cannabis use in women limited, finds new study

Body's endocannabinoid system appears to be new target for drug development against OCD

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