Cannabis Research

Fed-Funded Study Finds Increase In Medical Marijuana Patient Enrollments, Chronic Pain Most Common Reason
New Study Reveals One Cannabis Terpene Significantly Reduces THC-Caused Anxiety
93% Of Smokable Hemp Exceeds Legal THC Limit, Government-Funded Study Finds
New Study Reveals One Cannabis Terpene Significantly Reduces THC-Caused Anxiety
93% Of Smokable Hemp Exceeds Legal THC Limit, Government-Funded Study Finds
Science Confirms Safe, Effective Daily Dose Of CBD For Dogs - Long-Term And No Risks
Study Suggests CBD-Dominant Cannabis Is Better Than THC For Anxiety Disorder That Affects 301M People

Cannabis Research Recent News

Yup, You Just Smoked Weed! New Testing Method Confirms Recent Cannabis Use With 96% Accuracy, Federally-Funded Study
Medical Marijuana Can Help Manage Neuropathic Pain, Irish Study Suggests
New Study Suggests Cannabis Increases Empathy, Makes Us Kinder & Less Anxious
A new study suggests there could well be a connection between cannabis use and empathy, an essential part of all human social interactions.
Long COVID And Cannabis: Research Provides Hope For Millions Dealing With Debilitating Symptoms
Medical Marijuana Improves Chronic Depression Symptoms, New Clinical Study By German Psychiatric Hospital Shows
Approximately 21 million adults, or 8.3%, in the U.S. experienced at least one major depressive episode in 2021, with the highest prevalence being among people between 18 and 25, according to data from the National Institute of Mental Health. 
Why Does Weed Make Us Hungry? New Fed-Funded Study Says It Activates Specific Hunger Neurons In Hypothalamus
NFL Cannabis Policy Shift Toward Embracing CBD Research For Tackling Concussions And Pain
The NFL’s policy on cannabis has undergone changes in recent years, with important implications for players and the league as a whole.
Study Affirms Cannabis Helps Reduce Neuropathic Pain Intensity From Spinal Cord Injury By 30%
Every year, between 250,000 and 500,000 people around the world suffer a spinal cord injury, a serious medical condition, which can result in severe morbidity and permanent disability.
High-Performance Fitness: New Study Reveals Interplay Between Cannabis Use And Exercise Experience
In a recent study published in Sports Medicine, researchers from the University of Colorado delved into the intricate relationship between cannabis consumption and exercise, aiming to uncover how legal-market cannabis affects regular marijuana users during immediate responses to exercise in a controlled laboratory
DEA Raises THC, Psilocybin And DMT Production Quotas For Scientific Research Purposes
The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is proposing the production of higher amounts of THC, psilocybin and DMR for research in 2024.
GOP Congressman Eyes Marijuana Rescheduling To Unlock Cannabis Research For Science-Based Policy
U.S. Congressman Larry Bucshon (R-IN) says marijuana should be rescheduled under federal law to free up research that could inform the development of a regulatory framework for cannabis products.
Turning Sugars Into Pure, Rare Cannabinoids:This Company's Breakthrough
In an exclusive interview with Benzinga, Dr. Shane Johnson, MD, senior vice president and general manager of BayMedica, sheds light on the company's innovative approach to cannabinoid production.
DEA-Licensed Marijuana Grower Launches Contract Research Organization
Maridose, a DEA-licensed cannabis grower launched a Contract Research Organization (CRO) group dedicated to collaborations with researchers engaged in the development of cannabis-based drugs for pre-clinical and clinical trials, as well as aiding in the commercialization process.
Federal Agency Announces New Cannabis Research Center To Alleviate Study Barriers, Regulatory Hurdles
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is taking a significant step forward in advancing cannabis research by establishing a Resource Center for Cannabis and Cannabinoid Research.
Study Confirms Medical Marijuana For Chronic Conditions Does Not Harm Cognitive Abilities
Medical marijuana prescribed for chronic conditions does not negatively impact cognitive function, according to a new Australian study, recently published in the journal CNS Drugs.
Painful Truth: Chronic Pain Linked to Increased Tobacco And Cannabis Co-Use, Finds Duke University
Explore how chronic pain increases tobacco and cannabis co-use and its impact on health policy, per Duke University study.
DEA Acknowledges Psychedelics & Cannabis Research Needs, Seeks Production Increases
The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has proposed a considerable surplus to the originally-established 2023 production quotas of cannabinoids and psychedelics toward supporting preclinical and clinical research.
AI Knows If You've Recently Smoked Cannabis, Researchers Say: Here's Why They Care
Congressional Bill Would Authorize $150M To Universities For Cannabis Research
A new House bill, Higher Education Marijuana Research Act, will provide $150 million for cannabis research funding to be earmarked for universities over five years, allowing them to utilize cannabis via partnerships with state regulatory agencies and law enforcement, reported 
Research Looks At Psychosocial Events In Teen Marijuana Users With And Without Cannabis Use Disorder
Is there a connection between cannabis use disorder, non-disordered cannabis use and adverse psychological events in adolescents? According to a new cross-sectional study of more than 68,000 adolescents, there is.
Racial Disparities In Newborn Drug Testing Exist: Michigan Researchers Unveil Troubling Data
Substance use during pregnancy and motherhood is both a public health and criminal justice issue. While toxicology screens have become a part of a routine newborn physical assessment, a new study has revealed that specific racial disparities exist regarding who gets tested. But, first things first: why are newborns drug tested?
CBD May Worsen Adverse Effects Of THC In Edibles, Johns Hopkins Scientists Warn
While it is often considered that CBD can mitigate some of the negative effects of THC, a new study shows the contrary when it comes to marijuana edible products.
FDA Issues Final Clinical Research Guidance For Cannabis, Here Are The Agency's Recommendations
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued final guidance, titled “Cannabis and Cannabis-Derived Compounds: Quality Considerations for Clinical Research,” outlining its stand on topics relevant to scientists related to the development of human medicinal products containing cannabis or cannabis-derived compounds.