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More adults use marijuana in states where it is legal
More adults use marijuana in states where it is legal Daily use of marijuana as well as past month rates rose for both men and women aged 26 and older…
Marijuana use associated with cognitive dysfunction in people with HIV who have substance abuse disorder, study finds
Marijuana use associated with cognitive dysfunction in people with HIV who have substance abuse disorder, study finds Marijuana use is associated with cognitive dysfunction in people with HIV infection who…
Booze and pot use in teens lessens life success
Booze and pot use in teens lessens life success Young adults dependent on marijuana and alcohol are less likely to achieve adult life goals, according to new research. Go to…
Can cannabinoids be used to treat cancer?
Can cannabinoids be used to treat cancer? When cannabinoids activate signaling pathways in cancer cells they can stimulate a cell death mechanism called apoptosis, unleashing a potent anti-tumor effect. Go…
Regular marijuana use linked to more sex, study finds
Regular marijuana use linked to more sex, study finds Despite concerns among physicians and scientists that frequent marijuana use may impair sexual desire or performance, the opposite appears more likely…
NIDA-NIAAA Mini-Convention: Frontiers in Addiction Research: The Science of Astrocytes, Stress Response, and Translational Research
NIDA-NIAAA Mini-Convention: Frontiers in Addiction Research: The Science of Astrocytes, Stress Response, and Translational Research What: The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) and the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and…
NIDA launches two adolescent substance use screening tools
NIDA launches two adolescent substance use screening tools The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) has launched two evidenced-based online screening tools that providers can use to assess substance use…
Study highlights unmet treatment needs among adults with mental health and substance use disorders
Study highlights unmet treatment needs among adults with mental health and substance use disorders ©Shutterstock/Lightspring Despite current treatment guidelines, fewer than 10 percent of adults with co-occurring mental health and…
Study identifies a brain pathway involved in drug relapse after cessation of contingency management
Study identifies a brain pathway involved in drug relapse after cessation of contingency management Courtesy of Marco Venniro A team of researchers at the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)…
California Manufacturing Regulations: What You Need To Know
California Manufacturing Regulations: What You Need To Know In late November, California released their proposed emergency regulations for the cannabis industry, ahead of the full 2018 medical and adult use…
Medical Cannabis & The Vernacular Of Maturity
Medical Cannabis & The Vernacular Of Maturity Marijuana. Mary Jane. Pot. Reefer. Ganja. Weed. Joint. Grass. The variety of terms used to describe cannabis are as diverse as the potentials…
The Hiring Dilemma Facing The Cannabis Industry
The Hiring Dilemma Facing The Cannabis Industry The business of cannabis is starting to mature and the industry as a whole is gearing up for rapid expansion. This means that…
Ask The Expert: Exploring Cannabis Laboratory Accreditation Part 4
Ask The Expert: Exploring Cannabis Laboratory Accreditation Part 4 In the first part of this series, we spoke with Michelle Bradac, senior accreditation officer at A2LA, to learn the basics…
The Use of Cannabis by Patients with Sickle Cell Disease Increased the Frequency of Hospitalization due to Vaso-Occlusive Crises
The Use of Cannabis by Patients with Sickle Cell Disease Increased the Frequency of Hospitalization due to Vaso-Occlusive Crises Cannabis and Cannabinoid Research Jul 2017, Vol. 2, No. 1: 197-201.…
N-Arachidonoyl Dopamine: A Novel Endocannabinoid and Endovanilloid with Widespread Physiological and Pharmacological Activities
N-Arachidonoyl Dopamine: A Novel Endocannabinoid and Endovanilloid with Widespread Physiological and Pharmacological Activities Cannabis and Cannabinoid Research Jul 2017, Vol. 2, No. 1: 183-196. Go to SourcePowered by WPeMatico
Anti-Inflammatory Activity in Colon Models Is Derived from Δ9-Tetrahydrocannabinolic Acid That Interacts with Additional Compounds in Cannabis Extracts
Anti-Inflammatory Activity in Colon Models Is Derived from Δ9-Tetrahydrocannabinolic Acid That Interacts with Additional Compounds in Cannabis Extracts Cannabis and Cannabinoid Research Jul 2017, Vol. 2, No. 1: 167-182. Go…
Cannabis as a Substitute for Opioid-Based Pain Medication: Patient Self-Report
Cannabis as a Substitute for Opioid-Based Pain Medication: Patient Self-Report Cannabis and Cannabinoid Research Jun 2017, Vol. 2, No. 1: 160-166. Go to SourcePowered by WPeMatico
A Guide to the National Academy of Science Report on Cannabis: An Exclusive Discussion with Panel Members
A Guide to the National Academy of Science Report on Cannabis: An Exclusive Discussion with Panel Members Cannabis and Cannabinoid Research Jun 2017, Vol. 2, No. 1: 155-159. Go to…
Ohio Medical Marijuana Advisory Committee Publish Agenda For December
Ohio Medical Marijuana Advisory Committee Publish Agenda For December All are welcome but for some reason you can't bring a backpack? They are discussing amongst other things "Seed to Sale"…
Feds Crack Down On ‘Alternatives To Street Drugs’
Feds Crack Down On ‘Alternatives To Street Drugs’ The post Feds Crack Down On ‘Alternatives To Street Drugs’ appeared first on High Times. The federal government is once again raising…