Misinformation about illicit drugs is spreading on social media – and the consequences could...
We're all familiar with the term “fake news” and have probably witnessed the speed at which these stories can circulate on social media. Fake news stories can be about almost any topic, but increasingly misinformation about illicit drugs...
The designated driver role gets a modern update, covering dangers from COVID-19 to social...
The designated driver (DD) is a successful public health strategy dating back to the late 1980s. To better reflect the realities of today's society, now is a good time to evolve the initiative to help mitigate the harms...
Can genetic tests help diagnose CHS?
As awareness of cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome (CHS) expands, both among medical doctors and patients, we are collectively becoming more and more able to identify a condition that has been historically hard to diagnose. After all, it seems counterintuitive...
Does cannabis really affect memory? Here’s what research currently says
Cannabis use has long been associated with memory loss. But until now, this notion was largely anecdotal. As researchers begin to look into cannabis and the effect that it has on human health, they're beginning to better understand...
Cannabis use after work doesn’t affect productivity – new research
Musicians and artists have long used cannabis to enhance their creativity. But how does the drug affect more conventional nine-to-five jobs? With cannabis now legal in more places, including Canada and several US states, research is being carried...
How to Read Cannabis Research Papers
Like many things in the world of cannabis, the research landscape has changed a lot over recent years. Despite lingering difficulties due to prohibition, more and more cannabis research is being done every day, both in the US...
An in-depth look at the study that discovered THCP, a cannabinoid more potent than...
A new cannabinoid has been discovered, and the ramifications could be massive. Scientists funded by the UNIHEMP research project have discovered a new psychoactive molecule: Δ9-Tetrahydrocannabiphorol, or THCP; and they believe that there are great scientific implications for...
What we know about the THC alternatives
Interest in THC alternatives like Delta-8 and Delta-10 has been rapidly growing. Global Google searches for “Delta-8" alone went up over 700% from 2020 to 2021. Before, cannabis lovers needed to only keep track of the big two...
The Number of People Who Abuse Weed is Decreasing. Legalization May Be Responsible.
Contrary to the expectations of public health experts, the rate of frequent marijuana consumers who are diagnosed with cannabis use disorder (CUD) is not increasing, a...
What You Need to Know
You don't need a study to recognize that mood elevation is one of the prime reasons people consume marijuana. It is, after all, called “getting high.” ...
