If the weed Twitterverse is to be believed, a lot of marijuana users rely on a nightly puff or two to drift off into la-la land. And surveys of marijuana users show they do indeed rely on the drug for better sleep. Unfortunately, science isn’t quite as convinced about the positive effects of cannabis on our ability to catch […]
Cannabis & Hemp Research
Is marijuana use associated with a higher risk of cancer?
As the use of marijuana is increasing in the United States, researchers are asking whether the use of this substance — particularly smoking joints — is associated with an increased risk of any form of cancer, and, if so, which. Marijuana is one of the most widely used drugs in the United States, with more […]
New Cannabis Consumer Report Highlights Growing Usage for Health and Wellness
PRESS RELEASE —Survey results indicate that cannabis is becoming an integral part of a healthy lifestyle— DENVER (Nov. 25, 2019) ─ Cannabis is becoming destigmatized as more active lifestyle participants are using cannabis for exercise, recovery, and to maintain general health and wellness, according to research conducted by Clear Path Market Research on behalf of […]
Only 8 percent of Americans say marijuana should be completely illegal
Most Americans — 2 out of 3 — say marijuana use should be legal, according to new data from Pew Research Center that builds on a decades-long trend line. The share of those opposed, meanwhile, has plunged 20 percentage points, to 32 percent, in the past decade. Legalization is supported by 78 percent of Democrats […]
Yale, Connecticut pot grower to conduct ‘groundbreaking’ medical marijuana study
The Yale University School Of Medicine is teaming with a Portland-based medical marijuana grower to conduct the first state-approved study of medical marijuana’s impact on stress and mental health. Yale and CT Pharmaceutical Solutions Inc. (CTPharma) on Friday announced they will conduct a phase-one study on the impact of various medicinal marijuana strains commonly used […]
Brand Engagement Among CBD Users
Those reading contributions by High Yield Insights in recent months have no doubt noticed a recurring focus on CBD consumers and related issues. This is due to a combination of ongoing interest (and controversy) both within and increasingly outside the cannabis industry on the efficacy, safety, and availability of all CBD products. As has been […]
US awards $3M to fill gaps in medical marijuana research
The U.S. government will spend $3 million to find out if marijuana can relieve pain, but none of the money will be used to study the part of the plant that gets people high. Nine research grants announced Thursday are for work on CBD, the trendy ingredient showing up in cosmetics and foods, and hundreds […]
DEA Responds To Medical Marijuana Research Expansion Lawsuit
Last week, the federal government announced it would begin processing dozens of pending applications for the “steps necessary to improve access to marijuana research.” The announcement came two days prior to the U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA)’s court-mandated response to a lawsuit brought by a cannabis researcher. The petitioner, Dr. Sue Sisley, heads the Scottsdale Research Institute in Arizona. Dr. Sisley […]
DOJ moves to add more marijuana growers for research
The Justice Department said Monday it would move forward to expand the number of marijuana growers for federally authorized cannabis research. The long-awaited move comes after researchers filed court papers asking a judge to compel the Drug Enforcement Administration to process the applications to grow research pot. The DEA began accepting applications to grow marijuana […]
CBD Consumers Using Medications Less Often, Cutting Back On Alcohol
PRESS RELEASE Over half of CBD users report drastic drops in prescription anxiety, antidepressants, pain relief medications Over 20% consuming alcohol less frequently since adopting CBD Chicago – Booming interest in products containing cannabidiol (CBD), a therapeutic chemical compound found in cannabis, has resulted in over half of CBD users consuming less prescription and over-the-counter […]
