Medical cannabis and opioid use in patients with stage IV cancer
While a diagnosis of cancer can mean a lot of things, and vary greatly from case to case, one thing is certain: the management of symptoms (of both the disease itself and associated treatments) is a crucial aspect of care. Pain, nausea, and anxiety are all common symptoms that can be difficult to manage effectively. […]
Israel announces new cannabis laws to protect users from ‘all criminal prosecution’
While cannabis is already “partially” decriminalised in Israel, the country’s Justice Minister has introduced changes that will further reduce the penalties for users. The Jerusalem Post reports that Justice Minister Gideon Sa’ar submitted a new plan to fully decriminalise cannabis in Israel to protect users from all criminal prosecution. According to the laws in place, […]
Shocking number of people who report alcohol and cannabis use drive under the influence
In the US, more than half of citizens now live in a state with a legal, regulated recreational cannabis market, with additional states having some kind of decriminalisation policy. Despite laws still being in place to prevent driving after alcohol and cannabis consumption, a recent study shows that a significant number of people are happy […]
Maltese minister urges European countries to legalise cannabis
The minister behind the new cannabis law in Malta called for European country leaders to legalise cannabis. Owen Bonnici, along with many other advocates, argues that the move would end unnecessary prosecution of low-level drug users and put criminal gangs out of business. Euronews reports that Owen Bonnici, Malta’s Minister for Equality, Research and Innovation, […]
Psychedelic drug use is only weakly associated with psychosis-like symptoms
Researchers have found that people who develop psychosis-like symptoms are more likely to experience other mental health problems, and are more likely to use psychoactive substances. The study Psychedelic drug use and schizotypy in young adults, published in Scientific Reports, concluded that while schizotypy scores were higher in people who use psychedelics, the effect size was […]
The difference between cannabis and tobacco’s impact on lung function
While it has been known for a long time that both cannabis and tobacco use alter both lung function and capacity, researchers have now discovered the subtle differences in how the two substances impact a person’s breathing. In a study recently published in the American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, researchers revealed that, […]
Psychedelic therapy could be effective in reducing suicidality
Psychedelic therapy was found to have a positive effect on suicidality as people with severe mental health issues require new methods and treatment. Having collected data from seven different trials, the authors of the study published in The Journal of Psychiatry found that psychedelic therapy was associated with large effect sizes for acute (80–240 min) and […]
The NFL awards $1m to researchers studying cannabis and CBD for pain management
In a truly historic move, the National Football League (NFL) has announced that it awarded $1 million to researchers to study the potential of cannabis in pain management. Only a few months after the NFL, hand in hand with the Players’ Association (NFLPA), announced a plan to conclude a study aimed at better understanding cannabis and […]
The cannabis industry contributed $43.5bn to Canada’s economy since legalisation
A new report reveals that Canada seemingly hit a home run with legalising cannabis as the ever-growing legal industry has contributed to the economy significantly over the last three years. While the process hasn’t been always smooth, Deloitte’s new report shows Canada has made the right decision when it liberated the country’s cannabis market in […]
The reason people still buy cannabis from the black market, revealed
A recent “systematic review” has revealed the main reasons behind why cannabis consumers continue to buy the drug from illicit sources, despite the continued growth of regulated markets and the growing number of countries implementing user-friendly drug policies. Recreational cannabis is now legal in a number of countries and jurisdictions around the world – with […]