Texas regulators have finalized a new set of rules that expands the state’s medical marijuana program, giving physicians a path to request new qualifying conditions and establishing guidelines for inhalation devices. The Department of State Health Services posted the completed rules in the Texas Register after reviewing public feedback on changes tied to legislation approved …
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Kent State University Expands Cannabis Workforce Training With Six New Career Certificate Programs
Kent State University is broadening its cannabis education offerings with a new set of online career certificates designed to prepare students for roles in Ohio’s fast-growing marijuana industry. The expansion comes as the state’s adult-use market continues to scale following voter approval of Issue 2, a change that has pushed Ohio’s cannabis economy passed the …
Study: Medical Marijuana Use Linked to Reduced Pain and Lower Reliance on Prescription Painkillers
A study published in the journal Substance Use & Misuse examines how Louisiana’s medical marijuana program is shaping pain management habits across the state. Researchers from the University of Louisiana surveyed more than 2,000 participants and found clear patterns in who uses medical marijuana, how often they use it, and how it relates to prescription …
U.S. Congress: Legislation to End Cannabis Prohibition Nationwide and Allow Expungements Now Sponsored by Lawmakers From 28 States and D.C.
Legislation to deschedule cannabis nationwide, the MORE Act, is now sponsored by lawmakers from 28 different states and the District of Columbia. The proposal, which would remove marijuana from the Controlled Substances Act and establish a process for clearing past convictions, has attracted broad support nationwide, with 60 total sponsors (13% of the entire House …
Kenyan Lawmaker Calls for Controlled Marijuana Legalization, Citing Risks of Unregulated Products
Peter Salasya, a Kenyan national lawmaker representing the Mumias East constituency, is calling on the country to legalize and tightly regulate cannabis, arguing that the current lack of regulation is putting young people in danger. In recent remarks, Salasya said Kenya should identify, categorize and regulate cannabis products in a way that protects public health. …
Study: CBD May Counteract Methamphetamine-Related Neurotoxicity by Targeting S1R
Published in Cellular Signalling, researchers from Kunming Medical University report new evidence that cannabidiol (CBD) may help reduce key drivers of methamphetamine-related neurotoxicity. Their findings center on the sigma-1 receptor (S1R), a chaperone protein that appears to play a central role in methamphetamine-induced cellular damage.
Cannabis Substitution in Managed Alcohol Programs Reduces Daily Drinking, Study Finds
A new analysis published in the International Journal of Drug Policy found that offering cannabis alongside controlled alcohol dosing can cut alcohol consumption among people enrolled in a Managed Alcohol Program. The study was conducted by researchers at the University of Victoria, who evaluated a pilot program launched in January 2023 that allowed participants to …
Cannabis Use Linked to Lower Rates of Chronic Rhinosinusitis and Fewer Sinus Surgeries in New Study
A study published this week by the journal Laryngoscope Investigative Otolaryngology reports that adults who use marijuana are less likely to develop chronic rhinosinusitis and less likely to require sinus surgery compared to non-users. The analysis, conducted by researchers at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, draws on one of the largest medical record …
Study: 3D-Printed CBD Hydrogels Show Strong Potential for Oral Drug Delivery
A new study published in the Journal of Functional Biomaterials reports that researchers from eight institutions across Colombia and Brazil have successfully developed a cannabidiol-loaded hydrogel designed for controlled drug release in the oral cavity. The work involved teams from Universidad Antonio Nariño, Universidad Nacional de Colombia, Pontificia Universidad Javeriana, Novum Science, Guarulhos University, and …
CBD Shows Antimicrobial Potential Against Oral Pathogens, Study Finds
A study published in the Dentistry journal reports that cannabidiol (CBD) may help combat bacteria and fungi linked to oral disease. The review was conducted by researchers from the University of the Republic, the Federal University of Pelotas, the University of the Andes Mérida, and the Federal University of Jequitinhonha and Mucuri Valleys.
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