Cannabis Research

A study assessing the potential of marijuana to help with various Long COVID symptoms recently published in the British Journal of Clinical Pharmacology ‘laid the foundations' for further research.  According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Long COVID is a term used for...

Approximately 21 million adults, or 8.3%, in the U.S. experienced at least one major depressive episode in 2021, with the highest prevalence being among people between 18 and 25, according to data from the National Institute of Mental Health.  A new clinical study offers hope for many people...

It is common knowledge that marijuana consumption causes food cravings or so-called munchies, but up until now it's not been precisely determined why that happens. A new study, detailed in the journal Scientific Reports and conducted by researchers at Washington State University, sheds light on a...

The NFL’s policy on cannabis has undergone changes in recent years, with important implications for players and the league as a whole. While Travis Kelce, the star tight end of the Kansas City Chiefs, estimates that between 50% to 80% of all NFL players partake in its use, the...

Every year, between 250,000 and 500,000 people around the world suffer a spinal cord injury, a serious medical condition, which can result in severe morbidity and permanent disability. According to the National Library of Medicine, spinal cord injury happens when the axons of nerves going through...

In a recent study published in Sports Medicine, researchers from the University of Colorado delved into the intricate relationship between cannabis consumption and exercise, aiming to uncover how legal-market cannabis affects regular marijuana users during immediate responses to exercise in a...

The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is proposing the production of higher amounts of THC, psilocybin and DMR for research in 2024. In a notice scheduled to be published in the Federal Register on Wednesday, the agency said it is raising the proposed amounts as a response to a...

U.S. Congressman Larry Bucshon (R-IN) says marijuana should be rescheduled under federal law to free up research that could inform the development of a regulatory framework for cannabis products. While he opposes legalization, Bucshon acknowledges the need to address THC products nationally...

In an exclusive interview with Benzinga, Dr. Shane Johnson, MD, senior vice president and general manager of BayMedica, sheds light on the company's innovative approach to cannabinoid production. With a background in cannabis and cannabinoid science, and credentials from Stanford University...

Maridose, a DEA-licensed cannabis grower launched a Contract Research Organization (CRO) group dedicated to collaborations with researchers engaged in the development of cannabis-based drugs for pre-clinical and clinical trials, as well as aiding in the commercialization process. The company...

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is taking a significant step forward in advancing cannabis research by establishing a Resource Center for Cannabis and Cannabinoid Research. The center will serve as a central hub for researchers to access resources, guidance and support to...

Medical marijuana prescribed for chronic conditions does not negatively impact cognitive function, according to a new Australian study, recently published in the journal CNS Drugs. Results from the research, conducted by scientists at Swinburne University of Technology's Centre for Human...

What Happened A new study conducted by the Duke University School of Medicine reveals notable correlations between chronic pain and the use of tobacco and cannabis, often concurrently. Published in Addictive Behaviors, the study highlighted that adults experiencing a painful week are more likely to...

The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has proposed a considerable surplus to the originally-established 2023 production quotas of cannabinoids and psychedelics toward supporting preclinical and clinical research. This is not the first time. In late 2021 and 2022, the DEA increased the...

An artificial intelligence model can detect if someone has recently used cannabis, according to scientists who say this could help quickly assess if someone is dangerously intoxicated and may need medical care. Experts concur that urine, saliva and hair strand tests can ascertain if someone has...