Study: Frequent Cannabis Use Not Linked to Motivation Loss

Those who regularly consume cannabis do not exhibit so-called ‘amotivational syndrome,” even when they are acutely under the influence, according to data published in the journal Social Psychological and Personality Science.  Researchers affiliated with the University of Toronto assessed frequent cannabis consumers five times per day over a seven-day period. Investigators assessed subjects’ motivation and … Continued

Study: Patients With Multiple Sclerosis Report Quality of Life Improvements Following Cannabis Therapy

Multiple sclerosis (MS) patients report improvements in their health-related quality of life following the use of medical cannabis preparations, according to observational data published in the journal Multiple Sclerosis and Related Disorders. British researchers assessed the use of cannabis-based medicinal products (CBMPs) consisting of either flower or oil extracts in 141 MS patients enrolled in … Continued

Cannabis Use Linked To Decrease In Diabetes Risk

Cannabis users may have a “healthier inflammatory cytokine profile, better insulin sensitivity, and higher levels of physical activity than nonusers,” all of which can be linked to a potentially lower risk for diabetes, ongoing research suggested. The University of Colorado, Boulder looked at the connection between cannabis and diabetes in a study over a four … Continued

Pesticide scandal shakes confidence in California cannabis market

California cannabis brands, retailers, and testing labs are scrambling to regain the confidence of consumers in the wake of a pesticide scandal that has poisoned goodwill in the state’s regulated industry. Some retailers, such as Long Beach-based Catalyst Cannabis Co., are running their own independent lab tests to sniff out potentially contaminated products and identify … Continued

Cannabis use does not increase anxiety and might even help with it, study finds

A four-week University of Colorado study of cannabis users suffering from anxiety found that they reported reductions in anxiety over the study period that were comparable to reductions experienced by nonusers. The study compared the effects of three types of legal market cannabis: THC-dominant, CBD-dominant, and a type containing equal amounts of CBD and THC. … Continued

NCAA Votes To Remove Marijuana From Banned Substances List For College Athletes

The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) has voted to remove marijuana from its banned substances list for Division I players, effective immediately. About five months after the NCAA’s Division I Council proposed the rule change, the body adopted the policy on Tuesday, emphasizing that cannabis is not a performance enhancing drug and that it should … Continued

Bipartisan Congressional Bill Would Create Centers of Excellence in Cannabis Research And Set A Federal Marijuana Science Agenda

Bipartisan congressional lawmakers have reintroduced a bill to set a federal marijuana research agenda and create a designation of “Centers of Excellence in Cannabis Research” for universities to carry out cannabis studies with federal grant money. The measure would require the National Institutes on Health (NIH) to collaborate with other agencies, including the Centers for … Continued

Cannabis-infused drinks will be sold at Portland Pickles games in 'historic' new partnership

The Portland Pickles will become the first sports team to legally sell cannabis-infused drinks during a live sporting event. The Pickles announced a partnership with Cycling Frog, a cannabis company that uses hemp grown in Central Oregon, and will sell its THC seltzer throughout the rest of its 2024 season at every home game. The … Continued

California State Fair Will Allow Marijuana Sales And On-Site Consumption For First Time

This year’s California State Fair will make history, with marijuana sales and on-site consumption being allowed for the first time. While the annual fair has featured cannabis competitions and educational booths in recent years, this will be the first time that the state-sanctioned event will permit adults to consume and purchase marijuana. At the event, … Continued

Older Patients Using Medical Cannabis ‘Experience Considerable Improvement In Health And Well-Being,’ Study Finds

A new study on the impacts of medical marijuana on older adults finds that cannabis-based products may provide multiple therapeutic benefits for the demographic, including for health, well-being, sleep and mood. Authors also observed “sizable reductions in pain severity and pain interference among older aged patients chronic pain as their primary condition.” The research, … Continued