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Online cannabis oils contain dangerous amounts of psychoactive THC

Scientists have published a review in the BMJ which calls for more research and regulations surrounding CBD oils offered by online sellers, after it was found that most contain the psychoactive ingredient THC.

8 Apr 2019

Clinical review offers advice for doctors in prescribing cannabinoids for certain conditions

A clinical review, published today for the BMJ, provides new interim advice for doctors and clinicians in prescribing cannabis-based products and cannabinoids to treat certain conditions.

8 Apr 2019

Daily cannabis use significantly higher among individuals with serious psychological distress

Daily cannabis use increased significantly from 2008 to 2016 among those with and without past-month serious psychological distress and use among those with SPD was persistently higher compared to those without SPD.

5 Apr 2019

Marijuana use during pregnancy may increase psychosis risk in offspring

Pregnant women who use cannabis may slightly increase the risk their unborn child will develop psychosis later in life, suggests new research from Washington University in St. Louis.

28 Mar 2019

Clinical trial examines medicinal cannabis as potential treatment for severe Tourette syndrome

A pioneering clinical trial investigating medicinal cannabis as a potential treatment for people living with severe Tourette syndrome will be conducted by Wesley Medical Research, in Brisbane in Australia, with cannabis supply facilitated by Lambert Initiative for Cannabinoid Therapeutics at University of Sydney.

28 Mar 2019

Impact of legalizing cannabis on the opioid crisis

Legislators believe that the passage of cannabis access laws will play a significant role in addressing the ongoing opioid crisis.

26 Mar 2019

People with and without cancer use different dosages of cannabis formulations, study shows

People with and without cancer are more likely, over time, to use a more potent form of medical marijuana with increasingly higher amounts of tetrahydrocannabinol, a new study shows.

26 Mar 2019

Rise in cannabis use among Canadian youth preceded legalization

National discussions on cannabis legalization, along with increased access to medical marijuana, may have encouraged more high school students to consume the drug years before it became legal in Canada.

26 Mar 2019

Daily marijuana use may increase risk of psychosis

People who use marijuana on a daily basis may be at an increased risk of developing psychosis, particularly if it is high-potency, experts warn.

25 Mar 2019

Sativa Investments completes 1000th cannabinoid and terpenes test at PhytoVista Laboratories

Sativa Investments PLC, the UK’s first medicinal cannabis investment vehicle, has completed its 1000th cannabinoid and terpenes test at its on-site testing facility, PhytoVista Laboratories (“PhytoVista”).

25 Mar 2019

Many individuals recovering from addiction continue to suffer from chronic physical disease

Alcohol and other substance-use problems take enormous psychological and societal tolls on millions of Americans.

22 Mar 2019

High potency cannabis use linked to psychosis finds study

With more and more states and regions legalizing the use of medical marijuana or cannabis, experts are also looking at the long term effects of marijuana use and its safety. According to a new study published this week in the journal The Lancet Psychiatry, frequent use of marijuana can lead to psychotic episodes.

20 Mar 2019

Acute doses of synthetic cannabinoid can impair critical thinking and memory

A new study shows that inhaled doses of as little as 2 mg of the synthetic cannabinoid JWH-018 can significantly impair critical thinking and memory, slow reaction times, and increase confusion and dissociation.

19 Mar 2019

Marijuana use has dropped among most teens after legalization

Only one group of teenagers used marijuana more often after retail sales were legalized in Washington than they did before - high school seniors who work 11 or more hours per week, according to new research led by a WSU College of Nursing professor

18 Mar 2019

Researchers discover mechanism for how male sex steroids sculpt brain development

Researchers at the University of Maryland School of Medicine have discovered a mechanism for how androgens -- male sex steroids -- sculpt brain development. The research, conducted by Margaret M. McCarthy, Ph.D., who Chairs the Department of Pharmacology, could ultimately help researchers understand behavioral development differences between males and females.

4 Mar 2019

Improving Lab Productivity with Temperature Control

Polyscience CEO Philip Preston discusses the importance of temperature control and how Polyscience solutions can improve lab productivity for researchers.

From PolyScience 1 Mar 2019

Researchers solve major gap in scientific literature with mobile software technology

Researchers at the University of New Mexico recently solved a major gap in scientific literature by using mobile software technology to measure the real-time effects of actual cannabis-based products used by millions of people every day.

27 Feb 2019

Specific gene variation associated with ADHD could be tied to substance addiction

Some variations in the gene LPHN3 -associated with the attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in kids and adults- could favor likelihood to smoke, consume alcohol, cannabis and other addictive substances, according to an article published in the journal Translational Psychiatry, from the Nature Publishing Group.

25 Feb 2019

New screening tool more likely to identify sexual and labor exploitation of youth

A screening tool designed specifically to assess for human trafficking was more likely to identify sexual and labor exploitation of youth, as well as the risk factors, than a commonly used psychosocial assessment, reported researchers from The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston and Baylor College of Medicine.

20 Feb 2019

Study finds no evidence that tougher policies prevent teenage cannabis use

A new study from the University of Kent has found no evidence that teenage cannabis use is lower in countries with tougher policies.

19 Feb 2019

Cannabis News and Research

Latest Cannabis News and Research

Online cannabis oils contain dangerous amounts of psychoactive THC

Clinical review offers advice for doctors in prescribing cannabinoids for certain conditions

Daily cannabis use significantly higher among individuals with serious psychological distress

Marijuana use during pregnancy may increase psychosis risk in offspring

Clinical trial examines medicinal cannabis as potential treatment for severe Tourette syndrome

Impact of legalizing cannabis on the opioid crisis

People with and without cancer use different dosages of cannabis formulations, study shows

Rise in cannabis use among Canadian youth preceded legalization

Daily marijuana use may increase risk of psychosis

Sativa Investments completes 1000th cannabinoid and terpenes test at PhytoVista Laboratories

Many individuals recovering from addiction continue to suffer from chronic physical disease

High potency cannabis use linked to psychosis finds study

Acute doses of synthetic cannabinoid can impair critical thinking and memory

Marijuana use has dropped among most teens after legalization

Researchers discover mechanism for how male sex steroids sculpt brain development

Improving Lab Productivity with Temperature Control

Researchers solve major gap in scientific literature with mobile software technology

Specific gene variation associated with ADHD could be tied to substance addiction

New screening tool more likely to identify sexual and labor exploitation of youth

Study finds no evidence that tougher policies prevent teenage cannabis use

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