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. […]

Delta-8 THC is Growing in Popularity – But What is it?

Humans have been cultivating and using cannabis for thousands of years; however, despite this simple truth, our knowledge of the plant’s many compounds remains shockingly underdeveloped. While there are over 100 cannabinoids, many of us have only heard of a handful of them – and even researchers still don’t know everything about these compounds and […]

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 […]

Canadian study finds more injured drivers with THC exposure after cannabis legalisation

A new study shows that there has been a rise in the number of drivers treated in trauma centres following a collision since recreational cannabis use was legalised in Canada. While other studies argue that cannabis legalisation hasn’t resulted in more death or injuries on the roads in the United States, a paper published in The New England […]

New method to flag cannabis impairment found at Harvard

Researchers have reportedly found a new method to identify those whose performance has been impaired by THC, the main psychoactive compound in cannabis that causes a “high”. Harvard researchers came up with a potentially highly effective technique called functional near-infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS), a form of noninvasive brain imaging procedure, to accurately detect individuals with THC impairment. […]

New study presents encouraging results for cannabis treatment for autism

Scientists in Israel have revealed the results of a recent study into the potential of cannabis formulations as a treatment option for autism disorder. The study aimed to understand how the two most common cannabis compounds – CBD and THC – could be useful. The study, which involved the administration of cannabis formulations in autistic […]

CBD could be effective as a treatment for psychotic disorders

CBD could reportedly be effective as an adjunctive therapy for the treatment of numerous psychotic disorders, according to the results of a recent pilot study. An international team of researchers from Canada, Switzerland, and Germany carried out an open-label, randomised, placebo-controlled study to determine the effects of CBD cigarettes in acutely psychotic patients. Over the […]

The magnitude of cognitive impairment associated with cannabis-driving

As recreational cannabis products containing significant levels of THC become more easily available, the implications of legal recreational markets have consistently been a featuring topic of discussion. As a result, a number of epidemiological and experimental studies have explored the deleterious effects of cannabis use on driving. The results of these studies suggest that THC […]

Could THC-infused drinks be the future of boozing?

While infused beverages currently only make up a small part of the global cannabis market, some of the largest companies in the sector are reportedly planning on taking their chances by persuading consumers to ditch traditional methods in favour of drinking their cannabis. According to Politico, American cannabis businesses are looking for getting into the […]

Farmers on Guernsey given the green light for cannabis cultivation

Companies in Guernsey have officially been given the go-ahead to start the process for cannabis cultivation on the Channel island. Applications are now open for businesses looking to gain a license for the processing of cannabis for medical products. Guernsey’s Bailiwick signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the UK Home Office to allow the […]