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If successful in later trials, it could become one of the first FDA-approved botanical drugs derived from hemp for autism spectrum disorder. DeFloria announced Thursday that its experimental cannabis-based drug for autism spectrum disorder showed positive early results, with patients tolerating the

While thousands of patients cross the border with medical cards in hand, countless more are buying recreational cannabis without a prescription. That’s unlikely to change as some Kansas lawmakers signal resistance to medical legalization in 2025. TOPEKA — Thousands of Kansans are crossing the

After years of back and forth, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved a clinical trial to determine whether cannabis helps veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). This critical multi-state study, dubbed MJP2, will include more than 300 participants. The researchers argue

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) this week authorized a long-delayed clinical trial to test whether smoking marijuana can be used to treat post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in veterans. The trial, sponsored by the nonprofit Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies (MAPS), has

Young adults at risk of psychosis show reduced synaptic density, a critical brain connectivity deficit that cannabis use appears to exacerbate, according to new research. The study revealed lower synaptic density linked to social withdrawal and motivational deficits, symptoms poorly addressed by

Young adults at risk of psychosis show reduced brain connectivity, a deficit that cannabis use appears to worsen, a new study has found. The breakthrough paves the way for psychosis treatments targeting symptoms that current medications miss. In the first-of-its-kind study, McGill University

In a recent study published in Addiction Biology, authors explored the mechanisms of cannabinoid-induced mitochondrial stress, micronuclear formation, and genotoxic damage and their implications for cancer, congenital anomalies, aging, and transgenerational genomic integrity. Key insights Cannabis

The State of Illinois has a new research project: cannabis. It recently launched the Cannabis Research Institute (CRI) in partnership with the City of Chicago. “What we’re announcing, of course, and talking about is the advancement of scientific inquiry and research and lifting up Illinois as a

Daytime cannabis increases your chance of getting a good night’s sleep. Almost everyone has experienced a bad night of sleep. Ten percent of us suffer from chronic insomnia. Treating insomnia is a multi-billion-dollar industry of over-the-counter and prescription sleep aids. These products, without

Cannabis use may impact the efficacy or side effect profile of patients undergoing active cancer treatment, according to research presented at the Society for Integrative Oncology 2024 Conference. “Medical cannabis use is becoming more prevalent, and there is a risk for potential drug-drug

Study explains THC can help young adults with depression or anxiety but otherwise could worsen sleep problems Many insomniacs swear by cannabis as a way to help them sleep – while many scientific studies have found that THC actually exacerbates sleep problems. A new study published last week in

In 2023, District resident Steph Sherer ate an edible to help with pain as she recovered from surgery. A few hours later, she woke up unable to move her limbs. She had lost all muscle control. Her heart was racing and she was covered in hives. “I was literally deciding if I should call loved ones or

Closing arguments were heard Monday in a civil lawsuit that will determine the legality of two ballot initiatives to legalize medical marijuana. Steven E. Guenzel, the attorney representing plaintiff John Kuehn, argued that because some of the petition pages notarized or circulated by specific

A pizza shop in Wisconsin shocked patrons when it apologized for inadvertently selling pizzas containing THC, the primary psychoactive component in cannabis. They figured it out when customers reported feeling odd after eating slices of their pie. “This is incredibly serious to us and we can’t

Nebraska's push for medical cannabis has been fueled by passionate advocates, including Shelley and Dominic Gillen, who have spent years fighting for treatment options for their son Will who is battling severe daily seizures. A Nebraska Examiner article By Zach Wendling delves into the humanitarian

The medicinal plant Cannabis sativa L. (C. sativa) is currently being extensively studied to determine the full extent of its therapeutic pharmacological potential. Δ9-tetrahydocannabinol (THC) and cannabidiol (CBD) are the most thoroughly investigated compounds. We aimed to explore the anticancer

Research published in the Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (JOMS) reveals recreational marijuana users undergoing oral and maxillofacial surgery – such as tooth extractions or biopsies in an ambulatory surgical center – may require higher doses of anesthetic drugs during intravenous (IV)

A growing epidemic is reportedly sending New Yorkers to the hospital due to severe reactions to cannabis. Inside the reported epidemic hitting New York emergency rooms called "scromiting." The sickness, dubbed “Scromiting,” named for the combination of ‘screaming and vomiting’ experienced by

So far in 2024, accidental marijuana exposures in children 5-years-old and under are more than five times what they were five years ago. COLUMBUS, Ohio — Data from the Central Ohio Poison Center shows the number of accidental marijuana exposures in Ohio has steadily increased in children 12-years

The Arizona Court of Appeals decided recently that medical marijuana dispensaries can operate close to preschools. This decision stems from a legal challenge against the Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS) regarding the state's medical marijuana law, specifically the 500-foot buffer zone