Cannabis Drinks Are Growing in Popularity — and Helping Some People Drink Less Alcohol
For people who aren’t interested in total abstinence, cannabis-infused beverages may offer a way to reduce alcohol use while keeping…
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…
What cannabis really does for chronic pain
Cannabis products with higher THC levels may slightly reduce chronic pain, particularly nerve pain, according to a review of multiple…
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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The idea that overcoming addiction means abstaining from all psychoactive substances for good is outdated and misguided - particularly as…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…
