Jun 27 2024
According to a newly published study, the administration of oral CBD is safe and effective for patients suffering from mild to moderate anxiety disorders. The study is published in the July 2024 issue of the Asian Journal of Psychiatry, as well as being published online by the US National Library of Medicine. The study is …
Jun 23 2024
Researchers at the Seoul National University College of Medicine have found that cannabidiol (CBD) may offer promising treatment options for acne due to its anti-inflammatory and lipid-modulating properties. The study, published in the journal Archives of Dermatological Research and made available online by the US National Library of Medicine, aimed to quantitatively assess the effects …
Jun 19 2024
A recent study published in the journal PLOS One highlights the significant role social media, particularly Reddit, played in facilitating conversations about cannabis use among young people during the COVID-19 pandemic. The study focused on the subreddit r/saplings, a popular forum for cannabis-related discussions, to understand the nature of information sought and shared by its …
Jun 19 2024
A recent study by the National Bureau of Economic Research reveals that older adults living within a 30-minute drive of a licensed medical cannabis dispensary report fewer days of poor mental health. The study, titled Medical Cannabis Availability and Mental Health: Evidence From New York’s Medical Cannabis Program, was conducted by teams from the University …
Jun 18 2024
Researchers from the University of Zurich have published groundbreaking findings on the effects of psilocybin on emotional learning. The study, featured in iScience and available through the National Library of Medicine, sheds light on how psilocybin could be utilized in the treatment of psychiatric disorders and its potential role in psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy. The study is …
Jun 11 2024
A recent study titled reveals that secondhand harms from alcohol are significantly more prevalent than those from marijuana. The study, published in the Journal of Studies on Alcohol and Drygs, aimed to measure the prevalence and overlap of secondhand harms caused by others’ use of alcohol, cannabis, opioids, or other drugs. It also examined sociodemographic and …
Jun 05 2024
A recent study by Yangtze University and Tongji University in China has found no evidence that marijuana use causes erectile dysfunction (ED) or affects sex hormone levels. Published in the International Journal of Impotence Research and online by the US National Library of Medicine, the study used advanced genetic analysis to investigate these potential links. …
May 30 2024
A recent study published in the journal Scientific Reports and available online through the National Library of Medicine has revealed promising results for the use of cannabidiol (CBD) in treating hand osteoarthritis (OA). Conducted by researchers at the University of Sydney, Avecho Biotechnology, and the NTF Group in Australia, the study explored the potential benefits …
May 30 2024
In a groundbreaking study funded by federal agencies, researchers have discovered that terpenes, a component of marijuana, can significantly alleviate chronic neuropathic pain in mice through the activation of adenosine A2A receptors (A2AR). Terpenes are aromatic compounds found in many plants, contributing to their flavor and scent, and are abundant in cannabis. Previous studies have …
May 30 2024
Researchers at H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute in Florida, and the University of Connecticut have published a study that suggests marijuana use may be linked to lower prostate cancer prevalence. Utilizing data from the National Survey on Drug Use and Health spanning 2002 to 2020, the study involved a significant sample size …
