Counties with greater numbers of cannabis dispensaries saw fewer opioid-related deaths, according to a study recently published by the University of California Davis. Study co-author Greta Hsu, a UC Davis professor of management, was careful to point out that correlation was not causality, and that further study of the subject is needed. “We’re trying to […]
Cannabis & Hemp Research
Cannabis in the New Year: Old Challenges Meet New Opportunities
Despite a global pandemic that uprooted businesses around the world, the U.S. cannabis market showed no signs of slowing down in 2020, as we had predicted a year ago. Through lockdowns and mask mandates, the industry innovated how consumers purchase cannabis. Brands grew nationwide thanks to increased SPAC involvement and the growth and ambition of […]
What role can CBD play in alleviating America’s mental health epidemic?
Within hours of the Inauguration Day ceremonies, the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) issued a press release calling for the Biden administration to help Americans struggling with mental health exacerbated or brought on by pandemic. In NAMI’s words, the pandemic has brought about a surge in “mental health, substance abuse, and suicide challenges”. Recently […]
Better Data for a Better Understanding of the Use and Safety Profile of Cannabidiol (CBD) Products
Over a short period of time, our society has seen a rapid increase in the interest and availability of cannabidiol (CBD) products and other products derived from cannabis. However, we still have a limited understanding of the safety profile of CBD and many other cannabis-derived compounds, including potential safety risks for people and animals. At […]
Study Suggests Use of Medical Marijuana Might Lead To Multiple Withdrawal Symptoms
The medical marijuana movement has been blowing up all around the world. Both ancient and modern studies have cited it as a cure for all sorts of ailments ranging from chronic pain to even leprosy (in the ancient Indian science of ayurveda too, of all places). But recent research shines a light on the darker side of the use of […]
Realm of Caring, in Collaboration With Johns Hopkins, and Bloom Medicinals Develop Partnership for Cannabis Therapy Research
PRESS RELEASE Cannabinoid Research Nonprofit Partners With Multistate Dispensary Operator to Serve as a Data Resource for Medical Marijuana Research Across the Country DENVER–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Realm of Caring (RoC), a nonprofit dedicated to cannabinoid research, educational programs and services, is pleased to announce a one-year partnership with Bloom Medicinals, a multistate operator of medical cannabis […]
Support for Legal Marijuana Inches Up to New High of 68%
Americans are more likely now than at any point in the past five decades to support the legalization of marijuana in the U.S. The 68% of U.S. adults who currently back the measure is not statistically different from last year’s 66%; however, it is nominally Gallup’s highest reading, exceeding the 64% to 66% range seen […]
Where recreational marijuana is legal, data show minimal impacts on teen use and traffic deaths
Since 2012, 11 states have legalized marijuana use for adults as Arizona voters are considering on their ballots this year. Researchers are just beginning to understand the effects of those laws. Colorado and Washington were the first states to legalize the drug, and California, the most populous state in the nation, followed them. Among the […]
An Archaeology of Marijuana
n June, the recreational and medical marijuana industry in my home state of Colorado reached US$199 million in monthly sales, a new record. The growth of this industry has been eight years in the making. In 2012, with the passage of Amendment 64, Colorado became, along with Washington State, one of the first states in the […]
Study Shows No Long-Term Negative Brain Effects For Older Marijuana Patients
Compared to non-users, data showed no differences in memory, new learning, and reaction time for medical marijuana patients. Older adults have begun consuming cannabis more than ever, often using the plant to deal with chronic pain. Marijuana use almost doubled among adults ages 65 and older, a study published earlier this year found. In the United States, […]
