Study: Recreational and Medical Marijuana Laws Linked to 9–11% Drop in Daily Opioid Misuse Among People Who Inject Drugs
Researchers found that states with both medical and recreational marijuana laws were associated with a 9% to 11% drop in daily non-medical opioid use among people who inject drugs, while medical-only laws did not show the same reduction.
Study: CBD Protects Newborn Brain Cells From Oxygen Deprivation by Blocking Ferroptosis Pathway
A new study found that CBD protected newborn brain cells in a lab model of oxygen deprivation by reducing oxidative stress, preserving antioxidant defenses, and helping prevent the iron buildup that drives ferroptotic cell death.
Study: Combining CBD and CBG Cuts Effective CBD Seizure Dose in Half in Standard Epilepsy Model
Researchers found that CBD and CBG each suppressed seizures on their own, and that combining them cut the effective CBD dose by more than 50% in a standard mouse epilepsy model while improving the overall efficacy-to-toxicity profile.
Study: Full-Spectrum CBD Extract Reduced Meth Relapse-Like Behavior Better than CBD Alone
A recent study found that a full-spectrum CBD extract reduced relapse-like methamphetamine seeking and meth-triggered hyperactivity in rats more effectively than CBD isolate alone, suggesting other plant compounds may enhance CBD’s therapeutic effects.
Study Finds CBD May Support Bone Formation, Strength, and Healing Through Multiple Biological Pathways
A new review of 24 studies found that CBD may support bone formation, mineralization, fracture healing and strength through multiple pathways tied to bone turnover, inflammation and oxidative stress, though the evidence remains largely preclinical.
Low-Dose CBD Protected Developing Heart From Oxygen-Related Injury in Newborn Animal Study
A new study found that low-dose CBD helped protect the developing heart from oxygen-related injury in newborn mice, reducing fibrosis, abnormal wall thickening and cell death while preserving cardiomyocyte proliferation.
Study: CBD Gel Reduced Jaw Muscle Activity in Adults With Temporomandibular Disorders
A randomized, double-blind pilot study found that nightly use of an intraoral CBD gel significantly reduced jaw muscle activity in adults with temporomandibular disorders, with no adverse events reported.
Study: Hemp Seed Extracts May Enhance Effectiveness of Antibiotics and Antifungal Medications
Researchers found that certain hemp seed extracts showed antimicrobial activity in lab testing and, when combined with medications such as amoxicillin and miconazole, produced measurable synergistic effects.
Study: CBD Shows Potent Antibacterial Activity Against Drug-Resistant Enterococcus Strains
A new lab study found that CBD demonstrated strong antibacterial activity against Enterococcus faecalis and Enterococcus faecium, including drug-resistant strains linked to hospital-acquired infections.
Psilocybin Found to Significantly Reduce Depression in Cancer Patients, Meta-Analysis Shows
A new meta-analysis found that psilocybin was associated with substantial reductions in depressive symptoms among cancer patients, with benefits for anxiety appearing more mixed and less consistent.
Study: Psilocybin Treatment May Benefit Those With PTSD
Researchers found that psilocybin-assisted treatment may offer a meaningful new approach for PTSD, with participants reporting that it helped them engage with trauma in a different and often less confrontational way than standard therapies.
Marijuana Extracts Rich in CBC and THC Show Anti-Cancer Activity Against Bladder Tumors, Says Study
A recent study found that marijuana extracts containing CBC and THC reduced bladder cancer cell viability, slowed cell migration and triggered cancer cell death in both cell and ex vivo models.
Clinical Trial Finds Cannabis Oil Matches Lorazepam for Treating Insomnia, Improves Quality of Life
In a randomized clinical trial, cannabis oil performed comparably to lorazepam in improving sleep quality among adults with chronic insomnia, while also leading to greater gains in overall quality of life.
Study: CBD May Help Overcome Drug Resistance in Leukemia Cells
Researchers found that CBD reduced leukemia cell proliferation and, when combined with imatinib, enhanced drug activity in resistant cells, suggesting it may help counter some forms of treatment resistance.
Study: Medical Cannabinoids Show Broad Neuroprotective Effects in Ischemic Stroke Models
A new analysis found that medical cannabinoids produced broad neuroprotective effects in ischemic stroke models, reducing brain damage and improving neurological outcomes across multiple animal studies.
Study: CBD Reduces Neuroinflammation Linked to Long COVID by Modulating Brain Cell Signaling
A new study found that CBD reduced neuroinflammation tied to long COVID by altering signaling pathways in brain cells, pointing to its potential to help address lingering neurological symptoms.
CBD Improves Cognitive Recovery After Traumatic Brain Injury by Blocking Neuronal Oxidative Stress, Study Finds
Researchers found that CBD improved cognitive recovery after traumatic brain injury in an animal model by reducing oxidative stress and helping protect neurons from damage.
Cannabidiol Shows Promise in Easing Benzodiazepine Withdrawal Symptoms, Study Finds
A recent study found that CBD may help ease symptoms associated with benzodiazepine withdrawal, supporting its potential as a therapeutic aid during the withdrawal process.
Study: CBD Triggers Cancer Cell Death and Suppresses Melanoma Spread Through Epigenetic Pathway
Researchers found that CBD triggered cancer cell death and reduced melanoma spread in lab models, with the effects linked to an epigenetic pathway involved in tumor growth and survival.
Medical Cannabis and Depression/Anxiety
A new study found that medical marijuana use was associated with improvements in symptoms of depression and anxiety, adding to growing evidence that some patients may benefit from it for mental health-related conditions.
Study: Young Adults Say Marijuana Enhances Pleasure, Connection and Confidence During Sex
A recent study found that many young adults report marijuana enhances sexual experiences by increasing pleasure, emotional connection and confidence, while also shaping communication and comfort with partners.
