A new clinical study from Michigan State University concludes that THC and CBD may help suppress key inflammatory responses in human monocytes, a type of immune cell involved in both acute and chronic inflammatory conditions. Published in the Journal of Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics, the study evaluated how THC, CBD, and a cannabinoid receptor 2 …
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Attorney Says Just One Signature Could Federally Reschedule Cannabis
In a newly published legal analysis, Denver-based attorney and international drug policy expert Jason Adelstone outlines a compelling case that the U.S. Attorney General has the authority to unilaterally reschedule marijuana—without needing approval from Congress or input from health agencies. Adelstone points to a rarely discussed provision of federal law, 21 U.S.C. § 811(d)(1), that …
Clinical Trial Finds Cannabis Extract Reduces Pain and Improves Sleep, Breathing in Patients With Advanced Lung Cancer
A double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial has found that cannabis sativa extract may help alleviate pain and improve certain aspects of quality of life in patients with advanced lung cancer. Published in the Journal of Clinical Oncology, the phase III trial involved 40 patients with locally advanced or metastatic lung cancer confirmed by histopathology. Participants were …
U.S. House to Vote on Amendment Allowing VA Doctors to Recommend Medical Marijuana to Veterans
The U.S. House of Representatives is expected to vote this week on an amendment that would allow Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) doctors to recommend medical marijuana to military veterans in states where it’s legal. The proposal, introduced by Representatives Brian Mast (R-FL) and Dave Joyce (R-OH), was approved for floor consideration by the House …
Montana Governor Vetoes Bill That Would Have Allowed Tribes to Regulate Marijuana Independently
A proposal that would have allowed each tribal nation in Montana to set its own marijuana regulations has been vetoed by Governor Greg Gianforte. House Bill 952 would have repealed current restrictions that limit each tribe to one licensed marijuana facility no larger than 1,000 square feet and located at least 150 miles outside of …
Study: One in Nine NYC Nightclub Attendees Test Positive for THCA-A, Nearly One in Eleven for CBN
A new study published in The American Journal of Drug and Alcohol Abuse found that 11.7% of adults entering New York City nightclubs in 2024 tested positive for THCA-A, and 8.9% tested positive for CBN—two cannabinoids not typically included in routine screenings. Conducted by researchers from Stanford University, the University of California, and NYU Grossman …
Study Finds Marijuana Not to Blame for Brain Wave Changes in Psychosis
According to the results of a new study published in the European Archives of Psychiatry and Clinical Neuroscience, recent cannabis use does not significantly affect key brain activity patterns in individuals with psychosis. Researchers examined 93 patients diagnosed with schizophrenia or bipolar disorder, dividing them into recent cannabis users and non-users. EEG readings were compared …
Study Finds THC and CBD Do Not Affect Estrogen Production in Key Ovarian Cells
A new study published in the journal Reproductive Toxicology by researchers at the University of Ottawa found that cannabinoids such as THC and CBD do not impact estrogen production in human granulosa cells, which play a crucial role in female reproductive health. “As cannabis becomes more accessible globally, its use among women of reproductive age …
Survey Finds 48% of Adults in Australia Support Legalizing Cannabis, Up 15% Since 2015
Support for legal marijuana continues to grow in Australia, with new polling showing that nearly half of all adults now believe it should be allowed. According to survey data released by Roy Morgan, 48% of Australians now support legalizing marijuana—up 15% over the past decade, from 33% in 2015 and 42% in 2019. Opposition has …
U.S. House Appropriations Committee Approves Bill to Ban Hemp-Derived THC Products Nationwide
The U.S. House Appropriations Committee has approved a federal spending bill that includes a broad ban on hemp-derived THC products, advancing the legislation to the House floor for further consideration. The proposed ban is part of the Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill for fiscal year 2026, which the …
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