Cannabis might reduce the short-term symptoms of obsessive-compulsive disorder (ODC) by as much as half, a new study conducted by researchers at Washington State University revealed. OCD is a chronic disorder characterized by recurring and...
New research from Israel found no significant effects of medical cannabis on cognitive function among middle-aged and older chronic pain patients. As the use of medical cannabis becomes more prevalent in a number of countries,...
Another study pointing to the adverse reactions that smoking cannabis during pregnancy might have on children was released this week. This one claims the habit could lead to an increased risk of psychotic-like behaviors, as...
Half of the money spent on cannabis research in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom is directed toward exploring the potential dangers of marijuana use, according to new analysis. Behind the analysis is...
Less than a fifth of patients believe their doctors are a good source of information regarding cannabis, the results of a new survey revealed. Published in the Journal of Primary Care & Community Health, the...
Cannabis use during pregnancy could lead to a 50% greater chance of children developing autism, according to new research from Canada. Published in the journal Nature Medicine, the study looked at data from around half...
The American Heart Association (AHA) warned against smoking or vaping cannabis in a new scientific statement released this week. The statement includes citations from observational studies that linked marijuana to an increased risk of heart...
CBD could prove to be an effective treatment for people suffering from marijuana use disorder, the results of a new study published this week have shown. Inspired by a “substantial and unmet clinical need” for...
A systematic review of 14 existing studies in animals has concluded CBD could possess “important” therapeutic potential in the treatment of people addicted to crack cocaine. According to the study published in the journal Pharmacology...
Despite the “couch potato stoner” stereotype, a recent study of U.S. citizens over 60 shows those who use cannabis tend to exercise more than nonusers. The study titled “Exercise Intervention Outcomes with Cannabis Users and...