Hemp and marijuana are the same species. So why all the different laws?
Farmers in the U.S. have grown cannabis since the 1600s — but policymakers are still figuring out how to regulate…
No clear evidence that cannabis-based medicines relieve chronic nerve pain, updated review finds
There is no clear evidence that cannabis-based medicines provide pain relief for chronic neuropathic pain, an updated review in the…
Like alcohol units, but for cannabis—experts define safer limits
Researchers at the University of Bath in the UK are proposing thresholds for safe—or at least safer—cannabis use and hope…
Cannabis produces acute hyperphagia in humans and rodents via increased reward valuation for, and motivation to, acquire food
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Volume 122, Issue 52, December 2025. SignificanceCannabis stimulates feeding, though the mechanistic underpinnings…
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Study finds cannabis improves sleep where other drugs fail
A long-term study following insomnia patients treated with cannabis-based medical products revealed sustained improvements in sleep quality, mood, and pain…
Where Is Cannabis Legal In Europe?
A guide to medical marijuana and recreational use laws across the continent and the United Kingdom. In April 2024, Germany…
Cannabis for coping? Why it may trigger paranoia
Using cannabis to self-medicate comes with hidden dangers—new research shows these users face higher paranoia and consume more THC. Childhood…
Medicinal cannabis is most often prescribed for pain, anxiety and sleep. Here’s what the evidence says
Medicinal cannabis use has increased rapidly in Australia over recent years. But there’s limited evidence it helps the conditions it’s…
California’s Small Cannabis Farmers Have Been Left High and Dry
Colin Warren Humboldt County helped fuel the rise of the marijuana industry, but after the plant’s legalization, its farmers are…
High concentration THC associated with schizophrenia, psychosis and other unfavorable mental health outcomes
A systematic review analyzed the associations of high-concentration delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) cannabis products with mental health outcomes. The review found that…
Potent Cannabis Products Linked to Psychosis, Mental Health Risks
MedPage Today) -- Cannabis products containing high concentrations of delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) -- the main psychoactive compound in marijuana -- were…
A mother’s choice: Jail in L.A. or deportation to Mexico with her children
A mother detained in an ICE raid on a California cannabis farm says she was given a choice: fight the…
Highly Sensitive Medical Cannabis Patient Data Exposed by Unsecured Database
Nearly a million records, which appear to be linked to a medical-cannabis-card company in Ohio, included Social Security numbers, government…
