A new study published by the journal Addictive Behaviors finds that cannabis use is steadily climbing while cigarette smoking continues to decline. Researchers from the University of Kentucky and the State University of New York analyzed data from the National Survey on Drug Use and Health, looking at past 30-day use among adults between 2015 …
Category: Studies
Psilocybin Therapy Eases End-of-Life Distress in Cancer Patient, Case Study Shows
A newly published case study in Palliative & Supportive Care describes how psilocybin-assisted therapy (PAT) helped reduce anxiety and depression in a patient with terminal cancer, offering further evidence of its potential role in palliative care. Researchers from Stanford University School of Medicine, Université de Montréal, the University of Vermont, McGill University, and the Jewish …
CBD Shown to Prevent Opioid-Induced Respiratory Depression, Finds Study
A study published in Frontiers in Neuroscience finds that CBD may help counter the dangerous effects of opioids on breathing. Researchers at UCLA found that CBD, when given before fentanyl exposure in an animal model, is “as effective as naloxone at preventing opioid-induced respiratory depression.” Naloxone is currently the only approved medication for reversing opioid-induced …
Study: CBD Counters Methamphetamine Addiction by Targeting Key Brain Energy Protein
A new study published in Acta Pharmaceutica Sinica B finds that cannabidiol (CBD) may directly counteract the effects of methamphetamine (METH) addiction by targeting a key protein in brain energy regulation. Researchers from the First Hospital of Jilin University, Shandong First Medical University, the University of Science and Technology of China, and several other institutions …
Study: Cannabis-Derived Nanocomposite Shows Potent Antioxidant Properties
Researchers from King Saud University and Pir Mehr Ali Shah Arid Agriculture University have published a study detailing a novel copper-zinc-selenium (Cu-Zn-Se) nanocomposite using extracts from the Cannabis sativa plant. Published in the Journal of Cannabis and Cannabinoid Research, the study highlights the potential of cannabis-based nanomaterials in biomedical applications, particularly for their antioxidant properties.
Cannabinoids, Especially CBD With THC, Offer Effective Relief for Migraine, Study Finds
Researchers from the Federal University of Parana, Einstein Hospital Israelita, and Isospec Laboratories (Fort Lauderdale) have published new findings that detail the potential of cannabinoids in treating both episodic and chronic migraine. Using animal models, the team tested different cannabinoid compounds—including cannabidiol (CBD), cannabigerol (CBG), and low-dose tetrahydrocannabinol (THC)—to examine their impact on migraine-related pain …
Marijuana Use Linked to Lower Opioid Needs During Surgery, Study Finds
A study published in the Journal of Opioid Management finds that patients who use marijuana require fewer opioids during surgery than nonusers, while showing no differences in other anesthesia-related needs. Researchers from Wake Forest University School of Medicine and Temple University conducted a retrospective chart review of 570 patients who underwent surgery with general anesthesia. …
Study: Cannabinoids Show Potential to Improve Survival and Reduce Organ Damage in Sepsis
“Cannabinoids are promising therapeutic targets in the treatment of sepsis, as they improved survival, and reduced inflammation and organ injury”, states a new study published by the journal Inflammation Research. Sepsis is responsible for roughly one in five deaths globally, yet treatment options remain limited to supportive care, notes the research team from the Federal …
Study Finds CBD Can Improve Sleep in Cancer Patients, Especially at Higher Doses
A study published this week by Clinical and Translational Oncology finds that cannabidiol (CBD) can provide meaningful improvements in sleep quality for cancer patients, particularly when taken at higher doses. Researchers from the University of Wisconsin–Madison examined data from 1,962 cancer patients enrolled in the Minnesota Medical Cannabis Program (MMCP) between 2015 and 2023, making …
Study: Cannabis Use Linked to Significantly Lower Risk of Alcohol-Associated Liver Disease
Cannabis use is associated with a lower risk of alcohol-associated liver disease, according to a new study published by the peer-reviewed journal Liver International. For the study, researchers from Virginia Commonwealth University, Western University and London Health Sciences Centre, University of California San Diego, and Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile examined whether cannabis use impacts …
