Over the past few decades, scientists have made great strides in understanding how THC, CBD, and other cannabis products impact our bodies — including the way those products affect our sleep. And while many studies have been done on cannabis’ effects on the body, there’s one thing we can definitively say about cannabis and sleep: There’s still plenty to …
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An online service that helps people seeking medical marijuana is launching kiosks in dispensaries to help patients connect with licensed doctors. Although marijuana has been decriminalized in California and Nevada, dispensaries are still not licensed to actually sell recreational cannabis until 2018. This means that you will still need to have a medical marijuana card in order …
Two new peer-reviewed studies are inviting people to rethink how cannabis interacts with aging, health and everyday behavior. One study reports that older adults with a history of cannabis use perform better on several cognitive tests than non-users. Another finds that adults who live close to licensed cannabis retailers are less likely to engage in …
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Older adults with a history of cannabis use exhibit superior cognitive performance and slower age-related declines in executive function, according to data published in the journal Age and Ageing. Israeli researchers assessed cognitive performance in a cohort of more than 67,000 adults (mean age: 67 years old). Compared to non-users, participants with a history of cannabis use “performed better across …
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It turns out that going “California sober” may actually help you stay away from alcohol, according to new research published in the the American Journal of Psychiatry. A team of Brown University researchers conducted a study in which participants were given marijuana joints to smoke and then sent out to a controlled “bar lab”, in which they …
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The governor of Texas has approved a bill to to significantly expand the state’s medical marijuana program. As advocates and stakeholders await the fate of a separate measure banning consumable hemp products, Gov. Greg Abbott (R) on Saturday signed into law the medical cannabis legislation from Rep. Ken King (R). The new law will expand …
Why the cannabis craze is reaching older adults Legal access and shifting perceptions have helped fuel cannabis use among adults 65 and older—from under 1 % in 2005 to 7 % in 2023—with many seeking relief for pain, insomnia, and anxiety. Benefits remain largely anecdotal Though users report better sleep and pain relief, clinical evidence remains sparse. …
Germany has served as the largest legal medical cannabis market in Europe for several years, with cannabis pharmacies being the foundation of Germany’s emerging industry. Legal medical cannabis sales first launched in German pharmacies in 2017. Since the launch of initial sales, safe access to medical cannabis via Germany’s pharmacies has increased dramatically, as demonstrated by …
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Drug policy in Portugal has always taken innovative approaches. In 2001, Portugal became the first nation to decriminalize personal drug usage, which transformed global discussions about addiction-related public health. Two decades after its trailblazing drug decriminalization, the country now leads another critical healthcare industry by adopting medical cannabis legislation. https://www.theportugalnews.com/news/2025-04-21/why-portugal-could-be-europes-medical-cannabis-capital/97076
A recent meta-analysis published last week in Frontiers of Oncology found that medical cannabis has the potential to help treat symptoms of cancer. The study, which pulled from prior cannabis research, was the largest-ever analysis to investigate the interplay of cannabis and cancer, and researchers found a “significant majority” of the relevant studies fell predominantly in favor …
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