Primate study suggests chronic cannabis use may impact male reproductive health
Chronic cannabis use may have an impact on the male reproductive system and could result in primary testicular failure, a new report found. Clinician-scientists at the Oregon National Primate Research Centre at Oregon Health & Science University concluded that chronic exposure to THC, the psychoactive compound in cannabis, could lead to “significant dose-response testicular atrophy”, among […]
How long cannabis affects driving ability following consumption, revealed
A new study has found that, while cannabis users may present an increased willingness to drive at 90 minutes following consumption, this may represent a false sense of security regarding driving safety. In fact, it likely takes much longer to ensure users are safe to drive. While the most intense effects of cannabis may wear […]
UK patient registry links medical cannabis with improvement in quality of life
The UK’s largest registry of medical cannabis patients has shown a statistically significant improvement in health-related quality of life following the prescription of medical cannabis. Cannabis and Cannabinoid Research, a leading scientific journal, has published new data this week from The UK Medical Cannabis Registry. The registry assesses real-world evidence from the largest patient sample […]
Report finds shocking 11,142% price difference between cheapest and most expensive CBD topicals
A shocking report has found that the prices of a number of CBD products have risen significantly over the last year in the United States. According to the study published by Leafreport, the CBD industry’s peer-reviewed watchdog website, while the high cost doesn’t equate to better quality, there was a 6,242% price increase between the cheapest […]
Cannabis compound found to protect ageing brain cells
A cannabis compound can reportedly protect nerve cells from oxidative damage that could, eventually, result in cell death. Researchers suggest these new findings could play a part in treating age-related neurodegenerative diseases, like Alzheimer’s. In a study published in the journal “Free Radical Biology and Medicine”, researchers found that cannabinol (CBN) can actually protect brain […]
Cannabis and ecstasy use most affected during the Coronavirus pandemic, survey finds
A new survey has shown that cannabis and ecstasy use were the most impacted by coronavirus pandemic restrictions in Europe over the last two years. The European Web Survey on Drugs found that of the 48469 respondents who reported having used at least one illicit drug in the 12 months prior to the survey, 93% […]
Cocaine has become the second most commonly used drug by students in Ireland
Cocaine has become increasingly popular among students in Ireland over the last few years while is still the number one choice for recreational uses. A new survey conducted by researchers at the University College Cork (UCC) found that cocaine is now more commonly consumed among students than ecstasy, the somewhat cheaper “party drug.” According to […]
Cannabis use could improve sexual function and orgasms
A new study found that more frequent cannabis and alcohol use could improve sexual function and even orgasms in young people. In a small survey published by researchers at the University of Almeria, in Spain, 274 participants aged between 18 and 30 were asked about their cannabis (and alcohol) use before sex. According to their […]
Thailand could be the next country to decriminalise cannabis
Thailand could very well be the first country in Asia to decriminalise the possession and consumption of cannabis after the recent legalisation of the drug for medical uses and for use in food and cosmetics. The country’s Food and Drug Administration is reportedly set to propose the removal of cannabis from a list of controlled […]
Irish minister tells committee ‘war on drugs is not an effective response’
The Minister of State for the national drugs strategy has told a committee that the “war on drugs” approach has failed, and the number one priority should be to protect children and young children from the dangers of drug use. Frank Feighan was speaking in front of the Joint Committee on Health to provide an […]