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 …
May 29 2024
Cannabis oil “promotes social behavior by acting on oxytocin pathway”, according to the results of a new study. Titled Cannabis Sativa Oil Promotes Social Interaction and Ultrasonic Communication by Acting on Oxytocin Pathway, the study was published in the journal Cannabis and Cannabinoid Research, and it was published online by the US National Library of …
May 22 2024
Recent data reveals a significant trend in the U.S.: daily or near-daily marijuana use has surpassed the number of people who consume alcohol at the same frequency. This milestone was highlighted in a recent study conducted at Carnegie Mellon University. For the first time in 2022, those frequently using marijuana outnumbered regular heavy drinkers. Jonathan …
May 15 2024
The cannabis-compound cannabidiol (CBD) is a promising option for treating refractory epilepsy in pediatric patients, according to a new study. The study, titled “Use of Cannabidiol in the Treatment of Drug-Refractory Epilepsy in Children and Young Adults: A Systematic Review”, was conducted by researchers at the Rafael Nuñez University Corporation in Colombia and published in …
May 13 2024
The use of cannabis oil containing both THC and CBD “demonstrated a modest overall long-term improvement in chronic pain and related symptoms and a reasonable safety profile”, according to a new study. The study was published in the journal PAIN Reports, in addition to being published online by the US National Library of Medicine. The …
May 07 2024
A recent study published in the journal Sexual Medicine reveals promising results for women who struggle with achieving orgasms. The study, titled “Assessment of the effect of cannabis use before partnered sex on women with and without orgasm difficulty,” found that cannabis significantly improves the sexual experiences of women facing orgasmic disorders. The study was …
