A new long-term study published in the Journal of Psychedelic Studies has found that psilocybin-assisted therapy (PAT) produced lasting relief from depression in patients with Major Depressive Disorder (MDD), with many remaining in remission five years after treatment. The research followed 21 participants from an earlier clinical trial, with 18 completing the five-year follow-up. Results …
Category: Cannabis Studies
Peer-reviewed studies covering cannabis and cannabis compounds.
Study: Cannabis-Derived Packaging Helps Preserve Grape Quality by Slowing Anthocyanin Degradation
Researchers in Poland have developed biodegradable packaging films infused with pollen extract from Cannabis sativa L., showing they can extend the shelf life and protect the quality of grapes. The study, published in the journal Colloids and Surfaces B: Biointerfaces, tested polysaccharide-based films incorporating cannabis pollen extract as an alternative to conventional petroleum plastics. Thompson …
Study: Medicinal Cannabis Could Help Reduce Opioid Deaths and Address Global Health Inequities
A comprehensive review published in the journal Complementary Therapies in Medicine examines how medicinal cannabis could address the opioid crisis and global health disparities. The study includes contributions from researchers at Johns Hopkins University, the University of Pennsylvania, Imperial College London, Harvard, and several others.
Study: Cannabis Use Not Independently Linked to Head and Neck Cancer, Unlike Alcohol and Cigarettes
A new study published in the Journal of Oral Pathology & Medicine by researchers from the University of Florida examined whether cannabis use contributes to the risk of head and neck cancers. The analysis, which relied on hospital data accessed through the i2b2 platform and ICD-10 codes, found that while cannabis users initially showed higher …
Study: Medical Cannabis Improves Quality of Life for Cancer Patients
A new review published in the Journal of Integrative and Complementary Medicine has found that medical cannabis can improve the quality of life for cancer patients. Researchers at Universidade Federal de São Paulo analyzed 267 studies and narrowed them down to 16 that met their strict criteria for inclusion.
Study: CBD Reduces Seizures in 68% of Patients, With Genetic Variants Influencing Response
A new study published in Frontiers in Pharmacology found that CBD reduced seizure frequency in 68% of patients with drug-resistant epilepsy, with genetic differences possibly explaining why some do not respond. Researchers in Mexico analyzed 47 pediatric and adult patients who had incorporated CBD into their treatment plans for at least six months. All patients …
Study: Encapsulated Cannabis Extracts Show Potent Antimicrobial Effects in Dermatology
A study published in Frontiers in Medicine has found that encapsulating cannabis extracts in chitosan nanoparticles may make them a promising option for treating skin infections and supporting wound healing. Researchers from the Czech University of Life Sciences, Universitat Politècnica de València-Universitat de València, and Charles University examined extracts from three cannabis strains: Chocolope (THCA-A …
Study: Higher Education Levels Linked to Increased Marijuana Use, Opposite of Cigarette Trends
A new study analyzing California health data has found that adults with higher levels of education are more likely to use marijuana, a pattern opposite to cigarette smoking rates. Researchers from California State University and the University of California examined data from the 2023 California Health Interview Survey, which included over 20,000 adults age 26 …
Study: No Evidence of Residual Cannabis Effects on Driving After 48 Hours of Abstinence
A study published in the journal Psychopharmacology found no indication that cannabis users experience lingering driving impairment after at least 48 hours without use, even among frequent consumers. Researchers from San Diego State University, University of California San Diego, and Thomas Jefferson University conducted two experiments using driving simulators. In the first, 191 regular cannabis …
Study: THC Supplementation Improves Inflammation and Metabolic Health in HIV Model
A new study published in the peer reviewed journal Science Advances has found that long-term, low-dose THC supplementation may offer significant health benefits for people living with HIV who are on antiretroviral therapy (ART). For the study, researchers from the Texas Biomedical Research Institute tested the effects of THC in simian immunodeficiency virus (SIV)-infected, ART-treated …
