Jan 17 2025
A recent Harris Poll survey conducted for Green Thumb Industries’ incredibles brand reveals that sleep difficulties impact nearly 79% of adults age 21 and older. The survey highlights a growing trend of using cannabis as a sleep aid, with 16% of adults turning to marijuana—more than those who use prescription sleep aids (12%) or alcohol …
Jan 14 2025
A study by researchers from Oregon State University and Washington State University has found that high-potency cannabis may improve mood and decrease anxiety in young adults, while having no affects on emotional regulation. Published in Human Psychopharmacology: Clinical & Experimental, the study “used a novel methodology to examine the acute effects of high-potency cannabis flower …
Jan 13 2025
A study published in the Journal of Inflammation Research reveals that cannabidiol (CBD) has therapeutic potential for combatting intestinal fibrosis in ulcerative colitis. For the study, researchers from Jiamusi University, Tianjin First Central Hospital, and Nankai University in China investigated the effects of CBD on in an animal model, utilizing various techniques such as enzyme-linked …
Jan 12 2025
A new study from Universidade Federal do Amapá in Brazil reveals that combining extracts from Bixa orellana (also known as achiote) and cannabis significantly reduces pain in experimental models. The findings, published in the journal Pharmaceuticals, suggest that these formulations could provide a powerful option for managing pain. “The present study aimed to evaluate the …
Jan 12 2025
A new systematic review published in the journal Addictive Behaviors challenges the longstanding claim that cannabis acts as a gateway drug to other substances. Researchers from the University of Montreal, The University of Queensland, and McGill University conducted an extensive analysis of prospective studies to explore the relationship between the age of cannabis use onset …
Jan 11 2025
A new study has revealed the potential of a cannabinoid-based dietary supplement, Pain ReliefTM, to significantly alleviate chronic pain and improve the quality of life in dogs suffering from osteoarthritis. Conducted by researchers from Columbia University, the University of Naples Federico II, and the University of Milano, the study was published in the peer-reviewed journal …
Jan 09 2025
Marijuana legalization does not correlate with an increase in employees using cannabis before or during work, according to a briefing paper from the Institute for Work & Health (IWH), a non-profit research organization. The study examined workers’ attitudes and behaviors in Canada following the legalization of adult-use marijuana in 2018. Researchers found no change in …
Jan 08 2025
Cannabichromene (CBC), a lesser-known cannabinoid found in marijuana, may offer therapeutic benefits for inflammatory skin conditions like atopic dermatitis (AD), according to new research published in the International Journal of Molecular Sciences. The study, conducted by researchers at The Catholic University of Korea, investigated CBC’s impact on AD using a 2,4-Dinitrochlorobenzene (DNCB)-induced BALB/c mouse model. …
Jan 08 2025
A study published in the journal Molecules highlights the potential of two cannabis-derived compounds, cannabinol (CBN) and cannabigerol (CBG), in combating acute myeloid leukemia. “Several cannabis plant-derived compounds, especially cannabinoids, exhibit therapeutic potential in numerous diseases and conditions”, states the study’s abstract. “In particular, THC and CBD impart palliative, antiemetic, as well as anticancer effects. …
Jan 06 2025
Mitragyna parvifolia leaves may serve as a therapeutic agent for lymphatic filariasis, according to a new study conducted by researchers from Madurai Kamaraj University and the Central University of Tamil Nadu in India. The study, published in the Journal of Parasitic Diseases, highlights the plant’s diverse bioactivity and underscores its potential for further research as …
