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As the legalization of recreational cannabis continues to gain momentum across the United States, the need to address its impact on road safety has become increasingly urgent. Colorado, a pioneer in cannabis legalization, has emerged as a central hub for groundbreaking research into the effects of

In the six-plus years since cannabis became legal for all adults in Massachusetts, all demographics have increasingly used the substance in its various forms. A 2024 study published by Statista reported that almost 30% of Massachusetts residents used cannabis in 2022, the fifth-highest rate of any

As if California cannabis operators weren’t already dealing with enough obstacles entering 2025, the wildfires that consumed much of Los Angeles County earlier this month only complicated the matter. From smoke damage to power outages, supply chain disruptions and confusion over disaster relief, the

People who frequently use cannabis have reduced brain activity when completing tasks that require them to use their working memory. Following driving directions or recalling a phone number are skills that require "working memory" – an executive function that helps people keep track of what they are

HealthDay News — Adults aged 18 to 49 years reporting medical-only or medical-nonmedical cannabis use may have a higher prevalence of cannabis use disorder (CUD) than those reporting nonmedical only, according to a research letter published online Jan. 22 in JAMA Psychiatry. Beth Han, M.D., Ph.D., M

Germany's medical cannabis market experienced remarkable advancements in 2024, marked by unprecedented affordability, record-breaking prescription growth and enhanced patient access. A new report by Frankfurt-based medical cannabis company Bloomwell GmbH, titled "The Cannabis-Barometer – 2024

The rise of appetite-suppressing drugs like Ozempic is changing the way Americans eat, but there's a twist: cannabis legalization is pulling consumer behavior in the opposite direction. Bloomberg's Prognosis newsletter recently dug into this fascinating interplay, highlighting how these two trends

Florida employers should take note of new developments regarding marijuana use. First, a recent circuit court decision (which is now on appeal) held that the Florida Civil Rights Act (FCRA) requires employers to consider reasonable accommodations for off-duty medical marijuana use. In Giambrone v

As Prime Minister Justin Trudeau prepares to step down, Canada’s cannabis industry faces a turning point that could redefine its future. Trudeau's government not only legalized recreational cannabis in 2018, but also positioned Canada as a global leader in marijuana reform, being the first G7 nation

A new study published today in JAMA Network Open explores the effects of both recent and lifetime cannabis use on brain function during cognitive tasks. The study, the largest of its kind ever to be completed, examined the effects of cannabis use on over 1,000 young adults aged 22 to 36 using brain

The myth that cannabis is harmless because it’s natural has been further debunked—by scientists in a pot-friendly state. New research from the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus shows that heavy lifetime cannabis use may harm working memory in young adults. In what the university calls

New research is sounding the alarm on cannabis use and its impact on neural health, revealing that its routine consumption can alter the long-term function of brain regions associated with memory. These effects are most notable in heavy lifetime users, even if they have abstained from cannabis use

AURORA, Colo. (Jan. 28, 2025) – A new study published today in JAMA Network Open explores the effects of both recent and lifetime cannabis use on brain function during cognitive tasks. The study, the largest of its kind ever to be completed, examined the effects of cannabis use on over 1,000 young

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (WPTA) - On Monday, House Republicans voted down an amendment to a bill that would have reclassified cannabis in Indiana. Fort Wayne State Rep. Kyle Miller presented the bill calling for cannabis to no longer be a Schedule 1 drug. “This was an opportunity to start the conversation

Almost two thirds of people who regularly use cannabis are likely to suffer issues with brain function, concerning research today suggested. Advocates of the drug often purport that marijuana is safe because it is 'natural'. But US scientists, who tracked over 1,000 young adults, found 63 per cent

CNN — More frequent use of marijuana damages the brain’s working memory, which could lead to issues with safety, communications and work success, a new study found. “Working memory is the ability to retain information for a short period of time and use it,” said lead study author Joshua Gowin, an

Today, Jan. 27, an amendment to House Bill 1056 to strike language classifying cannabis as a Schedule 1 drug was voted down by House Republicans. The amendment, presented by State Rep. Kyle Miller (D-Fort Wayne), was blocked by the Republican supermajority. "This was an opportunity to start the

A comprehensive review challenges the perception of cannabis as harmless, linking it to severe heart health issues. Against the global backdrop of escalating cannabis use, a recent review published in Nature Reviews Cardiology reviews current knowledge on the effects of cannabis consumption on the

Cannabis use is on the rise throughout the United States, but it is not as harmless as some people may believe. In fact, according to a new in-depth analysis in Nature Reviews Cardiology, regular cannabis use increases a person’s risk of multiple adverse cardiovascular outcomes, including myocardial

BALTIMORE COUNTY, Md. — A state proposal could raise the tax on cannabis six percentage points in fiscal year 2027, a few years after the state legalized the substance for Marylanders 21 and older. Gov. Wes Moore announced a budget proposal this month, which includes the possibility of raising the