Bipartisan Congressional Bill Would Create Centers of Excellence in Cannabis Research And Set A Federal Marijuana Science Agenda

Bipartisan congressional lawmakers have reintroduced a bill to set a federal marijuana research agenda and create a designation of “Centers of Excellence in Cannabis Research” for universities to carry out cannabis studies with federal grant money. The measure would require the National Institutes on Health (NIH) to collaborate with other agencies, including the Centers for … Continued

Cannabis-infused drinks will be sold at Portland Pickles games in 'historic' new partnership

The Portland Pickles will become the first sports team to legally sell cannabis-infused drinks during a live sporting event. The Pickles announced a partnership with Cycling Frog, a cannabis company that uses hemp grown in Central Oregon, and will sell its THC seltzer throughout the rest of its 2024 season at every home game. The … Continued

California State Fair Will Allow Marijuana Sales And On-Site Consumption For First Time

This year’s California State Fair will make history, with marijuana sales and on-site consumption being allowed for the first time. While the annual fair has featured cannabis competitions and educational booths in recent years, this will be the first time that the state-sanctioned event will permit adults to consume and purchase marijuana. At the event, … Continued

Older Patients Using Medical Cannabis ‘Experience Considerable Improvement In Health And Well-Being,’ Study Finds

A new study on the impacts of medical marijuana on older adults finds that cannabis-based products may provide multiple therapeutic benefits for the demographic, including for health, well-being, sleep and mood. Authors also observed “sizable reductions in pain severity and pain interference among older aged patients chronic pain as their primary condition.” The research, … Continued

The dirty, dangerous secret of California's legal weed - Los Angeles Times

An investigation by The Times, in conjunction with cannabis industry newsletter WeedWeek, found alarming levels of pesticides in cannabis products available on dispensary shelves across the state, including some of the most popular brands of vapes and pre-rolled weed. Twenty-five of 42 legal cannabis products that The Times and WeedWeek purchased from retail stores and … Continued

Most People Use Marijuana For Pain Management And Prefer ‘Fruity’ Strains, Poll Finds

One in four marijuana consumers use the plant for pain management, and most say they prefer “fruity” tasting strains that they indulge in “anytime,” rather than a set time of day, according to a new poll. The survey from the cannabis company NuggMD asked more than 6,500 marijuana consumers about their preferences and habits around … Continued

Communities Closer To Marijuana Dispensaries Have Lower Opioid Prescription Rates, New Study Finds

Researchers who looked at opioid prescription and mortality rates in Oregon found that nearby access to retail marijuana moderately reduced opioid prescriptions, though they observed no corresponding drop in opioid-related deaths. Specifically, communities located within a mile of state-licensed cannabis outlets had prescription opioid rates that were 1% to 3.9% lower than surrounding areas, according … Continued

Cannabis use after cancer increased over time

A recent study from the Fred Hutch Cancer Center showed that more than 40% of the 1,500 patients reported cannabis use after their cancer diagnosis. Patients in chemotherapy often use anti-nausea drugs, but may supplement with cannabis if these drugs prove ineffective. In addition, cannabis is sometimes used as a way to stimulate appetite in … Continued

CBD Is Effective In Treating Anxiety, Depression And Poor Sleep, Study Finds

New industry-backed research into the potential anti-anxiety effects of cannabidiol found that an oral CBD solution effectively treated mild to moderate anxiety, as well as associated depression and poor sleep quality, with no serious adverse events observed. Use of the CBD solution “showed therapeutic efficacy, excellent safety, and tolerability in treating not only mild to … Continued

Marijuana Terpenes Are ‘As Effective As Morphine’ For Pain Relief And Have Fewer Side Effects, New Study Finds

A new federally funded study into the effects of cannabis terpenes suggests that the compounds could be “potential therapeutics for chronic neuropathic pain,” finding that an injected dose of the compounds produced a “roughly equal” reduction in pain markers when compared to a smaller dose of morphine. Terpenes also appeared to enhance the efficacy of … Continued