VA Study: Cannabis Use for Smoking Cessation Rivals Prescription Aids
New VA research shows cannabis use for smoking cessation nearly matches prescription nicotine medications, though researchers flag side effe...
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Science & Research
Teen Cannabis Use Drops to Record Low Despite Adult Legalization
New CDC data shows teen marijuana use at record low of 12.9%, contradicting predictions that adult legalization would increase youth consump...
International
Netherlands Cannabis Pilot Shows Lower Prices, Stable Use Rates
The Netherlands' regulated cannabis pilot has lowered prices and expanded product variety without increasing consumption rates or creating p...
International
Portugal's 25-Year Drug Decriminalization Model Offers Lessons for U.S.
Portugal's 25-year drug decriminalization experiment shows public health approaches can reduce overdose deaths, offering lessons for U.S. st...
Legislation
Colorado Health Officials Delayed Public Warnings on Tainted Products
Colorado health regulators delayed warning consumers about cannabis products linked to adverse effects for months after receiving initial re...
Medical Cannabis
New Research Links Heavy Cannabis Use to Severe Vomiting Disorder
Medical researchers warn that cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome, a severe vomiting disorder, is affecting more heavy cannabis users as produc...
Science & Research
Industry Critic Claims Cannabis Health Risks Being Downplayed
A guest commentary accuses the cannabis industry and lawmakers of downplaying marijuana health risks, highlighting ongoing debates about res...
Legislation
Massachusetts Cannabis Coalition Revives Debate on 2016 Legalization
A health advocacy coalition is challenging Massachusetts' recreational cannabis program eight years after voters approved legalization, as t...
Medical Cannabis
Legal Cannabis Linked to Drop in Opioid Deaths, New Analysis Finds
New analysis shows states with legal cannabis markets experiencing measurable drops in opioid overdose deaths, adding evidence for marijuana...
Medical Cannabis
Federal Study Links Cannabis Legalization to Lower Opioid Overdoses
New federally funded research from the University of Kentucky finds states with legal cannabis see significantly fewer opioid overdoses amon...
Legislation
Policy Experts Push Back on Vice Industry Comparisons for Cannabis
Cannabis advocates challenge the growing trend of grouping legal marijuana with gambling and pornography in legislative debates, arguing the...
Medical Cannabis
New Study Links Medical Cannabis Access to Lower Opioid Use
New research shows medical cannabis patients reduced opioid use when programs were accessible and affordable, challenging gateway drug narra...