A new policy analysis published in the journal Cannabis and Cannabinoid Research and by the U.S. National Library of Medicine examines what moving marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III will actually mean under federal law—and what it would not.
Category: Studies
Peer-reviewed studies covering cannabis and cannabis compounds.
Study: THC and CBD Combination Reduces Pain, Improves Jaw Function in Patients With Chronic TMD
New research published in Clinics (Sao Paulo) found that a combination of THC and CBD significantly reduced pain and improved jaw function in adults suffering from chronic temporomandibular disorder (TMD), a condition that often leads to persistent orofacial pain and limited movement.
Study: CBG-Dominant Cannabis Extract Reduces Fat Cell Formation and Boosts Fat Burning
A study published this month in the International Journal of Molecular Sciences reports that a cannabigerol (CBG)-dominant cannabis extract may help reduce processes linked to obesity by limiting fat cell development while increasing fat breakdown.
Clinical Trial: Cannabis-Based Herbal Formula Matches Lorazepam for Chronic Insomnia Relief
A randomized clinical trial published in the Journal of Cannabis Research found that a traditional Thai cannabis-based multi-herbal formulation was just as effective as lorazepam in improving sleep among patients with chronic insomnia.
Study Finds CBD Reduces Both Acute and Inflammatory Pain, Including in Opioid-Dependent Subjects
Research published in the Journal of Psychiatric Research finds that cannabidiol (CBD) can significantly reduce both acute and inflammatory pain, including in subjects with morphine dependence.
Study: Nearly 30% of North Americans Have Used CBD, More Than Double Europe’s Rate
A new meta-analysis published online by the U.S. National Library of Medicine finds that cannabidiol use is substantially more common in North America than in Europe, with nearly three in 10 people in North America reporting lifetime use.
Study: CBD Protects Insulin-Producing Cells in Obesity, Boosts Key Metabolic Pathway
New research published in Molecular Biology Reports finds that CBD may help protect insulin-producing pancreatic cells in the context of obesity, potentially pointing to a new avenue for addressing metabolic dysfunction linked to high-fat diets.
Clinical Trial Finds CBD Suppositories Linked to Symptom Relief in Men With Chronic Pelvic Pain Syndrome
A clinical trial published in Biomedical Papers of the Medical Faculty of the University Palacky, Olomouc, Czech Republic, found that rectal suppositories containing cannabidiol (CBD) and hyaluronic acid (HA) were associated with symptom improvements in men diagnosed with chronic nonbacterial prostatitis, also known as chronic pelvic pain syndrome (CP/CPPS).
Study: Cannabis Drinks Linked to 50% Drop in Alcohol Use, University at Buffalo Study Finds
A new study published in the Journal of Psychoactive Drugs finds that adults who began using cannabis-infused beverages cut their alcohol consumption nearly in half, with many reporting fewer binge-drinking episodes and some stopping alcohol use entirely.
Study: Portable, Low-Cost Electrochemical Test Accurately Detects THC and CBD in Cannabis
A new study published in the peer-reviewed journal Talanta details the development of a portable electrochemical method capable of simultaneously detecting and quantifying Δ9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and cannabidiol (CBD), offering what researchers describe as a low-cost and field-deployable tool for fcannabis product quality control.
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