Excessive social media use tied to substance experimentation in US pre-teens
As teens continue to spend more time on screens and social media, a new study finds that among 11-12-year-olds, excessive…
We Need to Ensure Legal Cannabis Is Safe
Today’s cannabis plant is highly cultivated and incredibly potent. Treating it like a commodity, and not a testable, regulated medicine,…
This rare health disorder is on the rise in cannabis users
Nausea. Severe abdominal pain. Compulsive bathing. These are some of the hallmarks of cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome, a medical condition that’s…
Where to Find (Legal) Weed in the US in 2024
Cannabis wasn't a big winner in the 2024 election, and it still hasn't been reclassified by the federal government...Read More
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Mysterious cannabis-induced vomiting syndrome is on the rise
A growing number of heavy cannabis users – especially young people – are showing up in emergency rooms with prolonged…
Trendspotting: What’s the ‘next big thing’ in beverage innovation?
From kombucha to kefir and from cannabis to coconut water, thereâs no shortage of beverage innovation out there. But which…
Marijuana and Morpheus: Why does pausing cannabis use spark vivid dreams?
Experts explain why drugs like THC and CBD in cannabis can alter how our memory and REM sleep function...Read More
White Rhino. Dr. Gonzo. Cannabis names reveal more than you think
As marijuana restrictions ease, consumers are navigating a list of names that may seem nonsensical—but can hold clues to what…
Legalising marijuana hasn’t been the quick fix the US hoped for
More than 20 US states have now legalised recreational cannabis, but the devastating effects of prohibition have yet to be…
Contaminants in cannabis and hemp flowers create potential for health risks
Cannabis use, even for medical purposes, could make some people sick due to harmful fungi that contaminate the plants...Read More
The surprising ways cannabis can be part of drug addiction treatment
The idea that overcoming addiction means abstaining from all psychoactive substances for good is outdated and misguided - particularly as…
AI can detect if you have recently smoked cannabis
An artificial intelligence model could one day alert medical professionals if someone has recently used cannabis and may be dangerously…
Why we know so little about cannabis – and why scientists are worried
While research on marijuana has surged in the last 20 years, our understanding of the drug is decades behind that…
