Colleges in states where recreational marijuana became legal over the past decade saw a significant but short-term boost in applications from top-notch students. They also got more applications overall. Those
Cannabis flower sold in Colorado claims to contain much more tetrahydrocannabinol– or THC- than it does, according to my findings published in the peer-reviewed journal Plos One. THC is the
Chronically ill patients who use legally prescribed medical cannabis products report improvements in their overall quality of life according to the findings of a recent analysis conducted by a team
Despite the tremendous therapeutic promise of cannabidiol (CBD), some users who try it report they don’t feel its effects. Why could that be the case? “A huge challenge this industry
Tetrahydrocannabinolic acid (THCa) is a fascinating compound found in the raw cannabis plant. Unlike its well-known counterpart, delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), THCa is non-psychoactive, meaning it doesn’t produce the “high” associated with
Patients who suffer from endometriosis frequently report using medical cannabis products to alleviate their symptoms, according to survey data that was recently published in the journal Obstetrics & Gynecology. Endometriosis is
Cannabis opponents and many mainstream media outlets have claimed over the years that cannabis is bad for human brains. As part of their ongoing claims, cannabis opponents often suggest that
In the past decade, the legalization of cannabis has accelerated across the U.S. Today, almost every state permits the medical use of cannabis, while close to half of all states
Insomnia is a very serious health issue all over the globe. Researchers estimate that as many as one out of every three adults around the world suffers from insomnia. Insomnia is a
A popular talking point among cannabis opponents leading up to cannabis policy reform, including medical cannabis policy reform, is that reform will ‘increase youth access to cannabis.’ It is a
By Hillary Jeanne Haldane, Quinnipiac University Uncommon Courses is an occasional series from The Conversation U.S. highlighting unconventional approaches to teaching. Title of course: Anthropology of Cannabis What prompted the
Public policies related to driving under the influence as they pertain to cannabis is an extremely important topic. All cannabis consumers should want to keep roadways safe and treat driving
International researchers estimate that as much as five percent of adults around the globe suffer from depression. Women are more likely to be diagnosed with depression compared to men, and a diagnosis
It’s hard to ignore the full-spectrum obsession that’s currently flooding the cannabis market. Advertised as better and more effective than distillates and isolates, “fuller”-spectrum cannabinoid- and terpene-rich extractions have become
Germany is home to a robust medical cannabis program, with patients having various options from which to source their medicine. Prescriptions for medical cannabis products became permitted in Germany in
Protein consumption is one of the most important parts of the human diet. It is a nutrient that all humans need to grow and repair cells, particularly cells in muscles
It is the start of a new year for the emerging international cannabis industry, and 2024 is likely to be a pivotal one, particularly for the European continent. According to domestic
Several elite athletes, including Megan Rapinoe, Rob Gronkowski, or Mike Tyson, regularly incorporate cannabis into their workout recovery routines. Research continues to emerge supporting the notion that people who use
This year was a big one from a cannabis perspective in terms of science, industry, and politics. Below is a round-up of the top global cannabis stories from 2023 (in
Insomnia is a major health issue around the globe. Whether people suffer from insomnia as a primary condition, or it is a side effect caused by a different condition or
