Study presents strategy to stamp out illicit market for cannabis amid wave of policy shifts in North America
It's been five years since Canada stepped into the forefront of cannabis legalization, setting a significant precedent in the realm of drug policy. With Canada and 24 US states now embracing recreational cannabis, the battle against the illegal marke.....»»
Some cannabis rolling papers may contain unhealthy levels of heavy metals
A team of chemists at Lake Superior State University, working with colleagues from Wayne State University, both in Michigan, and two representatives from JEOL U.S., a lab equipment maker, has found that some cannabis rolling papers contain high level.....»»
No weed, just beer: Bavaria bans smoking cannabis at Oktoberfest and beer gardens
No weed, just beer: Bavaria bans smoking cannabis at Oktoberfest and beer gardens.....»»
Germany decriminalized cannabis: Why the UK should consider doing the same
The German government has approved new legislation that decriminalizes cannabis......»»
Advanced analytical technologies for controlling medical cannabis production
To facilitate the use of cannabis in the medical field, researchers from the IBeA group of the UPV/EHU have developed a rapid analytical technique for the strict control of the growth of cannabis plants. The plants have been classified according to c.....»»
Study finds link between marijuana use and cardiovascular disease
Researchers call for more studies to understand why they're linked. Enlarge / A cannabis flower is seen at East End Flower Farm, in Mattituck, New York, on November 16, 2023. (credit: Getty | CECILIA SANCHEZ) Survey da.....»»
The Ultimate Stoner Book List for 4/20 and Everyday High Reading
On the 20th of April, tens of thousands of people around the United States celebrate marijuana. Worldwide, cannabis and budpop vape consumers look forward to this day as an excuse to gather in large groups and celebrate with pals. Who among the Bloom.....»»
Gene discovery takes aim at powdery mildew, a hemp nemesis
Cornell researchers have discovered a gene in hemp for resistance to powdery mildew—giving the fledgling hemp industry a new tool to combat one of the most prevalent diseases affecting the production of high-cannabinoid Cannabis sativa......»»
Research team clarifies mode of action of cannabinoids in inflammation
While the German government is planning to relax legislation on the use of cannabis, researchers from the Friedrich Schiller University Jena, together with colleagues from Italy, Austria and the U.S., have identified the mode of action underlying ant.....»»
Cannabis is illegal in Nigeria but provides a living for families: Study calls for rethink of drug laws
Arriving at the tranquil village health facility in southwestern Nigeria, we were met by a small gathering of men—young and old—with thinly veiled excitement......»»
Best 420-friendly dating sites for cannabis enthusiasts looking for love
Let's face it: Dating is hard. Swiping endlessly on dating apps, blindly walking into a setup your friends assured you would be "perfect," and waiting in vain to meet someone organically can sometimes be disheartening (to put it lightly). This is par.....»»
Consumers who buy cannabis products containing HHCs could be getting less than they hoped for
As more of the nation has adopted legal marijuana, a glut of products containing the psychoactive ingredient in marijuana, THC, as well as other cannabinoids that can be derived from THC or the plant itself, has emerged in dispensaries......»»
New Drug for Cannabis Use Disorder Shows Promise in Early Trials in Humans
A new pill could be the first to help the more than 14 million people in the U.S. who struggle to control their marijuana use.....»»
Researchers analyze THC in breath of cannabis smokers
Most states in the U.S. allow people to use cannabis for medical or recreational purposes. Yet all states want their roadways to be safe. A breathalyzer that can accurately identify people who recently smoked cannabis might help them keep impaired dr.....»»
Researchers develop new method to synthesize cannabis plant compound
A group of researchers at Leipzig University has developed a new method for synthesizing cis-tetrahydrocannabinol (cis-THC)—a natural substance found in the cannabis plant that produces the characteristic psychoactive effect and has many potential.....»»
Exploring the evolution of cannabinoid biosynthesis in a non-cannabis plant
A South African plant called a wooly umbrella is completely unrelated to the cannabis plant, yet it makes a slew of the active compounds found in cannabis—cannabinoids—including some that may have new medical uses......»»
New book personalizes the reality of harsh cannabis laws
A new co-authored book by University of Toronto Mississauga professor Akwasi Owusu-Bempah examines how harsh cannabis laws have contributed to racial injustice—and how to repair the communities most affected......»»
Scientists evaluate potential human cannabinoid exposure from consuming meat if cattle are fed hempseed cake
Scientists from the USDA's Agricultural Research Service (ARS) and North Dakota State University (NDSU) recently found that when cattle were fed with the industrial hemp byproduct, hempseed cake, very low levels of Cannabis chemicals (cannabinoids) w.....»»
Skullcandy honors Purple Haze weed with its latest 4/20 earbuds
Skullcandy is back with another 420-edition set of earbuds – this time inspired by a famous strain of cannabis......»»
Exploring the molecular secrets of medicinal cannabis
Chronic pain, nausea or vomiting due to chemotherapy. If you suffer from such ailments, medicinal cannabis can be a godsend. Though a downside is that it can make patients high. Therefore, Leiden researchers from the Oncode Institute are investigatin.....»»