University of Florida Health’s Dr. Robert Cook is lead investigator of a study starting in January that will look at the health effects of cannabis on people with HIV as well as its potential as an alternative to addictive opioids. …
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Alcohol sales decreasing in legal marijuana states, study finds
New research finds that cannabis has become a significant alternative to drinking alcohol. A working study from the University of Connecticut and Georgia State University has observed a 15 percent drop in alcohol sales in states that legally allow medical …
Read More »Over a Quarter of Adults in Nevada Have Purchased Legal Weed
Nevada’s legal recreational market officially opened in July to huge demand and scarce supply from producers. But that didn’t stop the state’s eager marijuana consumers from generating double the early estimated revenue for the first three months with nearly $90 …
Read More »Parental attention can reduce risk of drug abuse in adolescence
Survey of more than 6,000 teenagers reinforces protective function of rule-keeping. Findings also show that well-off school students drink most . Credit: Rebcenter / Wikimedia Children required by parents to follow rules and discuss their activities have fewer problems when …
Read More »Marijuana use may not aid patients in opioid addiction treatment
Research by Wilson, WSU College of Nursing, shows that frequent marijuana use seems to strengthen the relationship between pain and depression and anxiety. Credit: Washington State University Many patients who are being treated for opioid addiction in a medication-assisted treatment …
Read More »New Study Shows Marijuana Legalization is Lowering Alcohol Consumption
According to a new study conducted by researchers from the University of Connecticut and Georgia State University, medical marijuana reform has had a significant impact on alcohol sales, to the tune of a 15-percent decline in some states. Researchers examined monthly …
Read More »Poll: Americans say marijuana is safer than texting while driving
(via WIkimedia Commons) While both activities are quite risky while driving, a recent survey finds that more Americans believe texting is worse than smoking pot. A survey conducted by the Harris Poll on behalf of the Property Casualty Insurers Association …
Read More »Minnesota Expands Medical Marijuana Program, But Providers Are Struggling to Meet Demand – News
The Minnesota Department of Health has added to the list of qualifying conditions for which medical marijuana can be recommended, expanding one of the strictest MMJ programs in the country. As of next July, patients suffering from autism spectrum disorders …
Read More »What is a weed hangover & is it real?
There is a huge controversy surrounding the weed hangover and whether or not it is real. Surely, the only people who say a weed hangover isn’t a real thing are those who have just become completely accustomed to it! Want …
Read More »Driving and Cannabis in Spain: The Criminalization Strategy (2/2)
This is the second part of the article on cannabis and driving in Spain. We analyse the reasons justifying the repressive drug testing strategy and advise you on how to protect yourself, with practical tips for if you get pulled …
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