WIRE: Florida court strikes down ban on medical cannabis smoking
Tallahassee, FL: A Florida Circuit Court judge has ruled that a legislatively enacted ban on the smoking of medical cannabis by qualified patients is unconstitutional. State [...]
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WIRE: Study shows oral THC safe and effective treatment for symptoms of anorexia
Jerusalem, Israel: The daily administration of low doses of oral THC is associated with treating various symptoms associated with anorexia nervosa, according to clinical [...]
WIRE: More seniors using cannabis as a substitute for prescription pain killers
Emeryville, CA — Adults age 50 and older are far more likely to consume cannabis today than they were decades ago, according to population use data published in the [...]
WIRE: Cannabis exposure not associated with long-term poor cognition, study indicates
Philadelphia, PA — Cannabis exposure in adolescents and young adults is not associated with any significant long-term detrimental effects on cognitive performance, [...]
WIRE: Recreational cannabis associated with reduced crime in new Italian study
Bologna, Italy — The enactment of adult use marijuana regulatory laws is associated with reduced levels of property crimes and violent criminal activity, according to [...]
WIRE: Cannabis legalization associated with reduced opioid prescription rates
Lexington, KY — The enactment of statewide marijuana legalization laws is associated with a reduction in the number of opioids prescribed and filled, according to a [...]
WIRE: Study finds no link between cumulative cannabis use and kidney disease
Boston, MA — The cumulative use of cannabis is not associated with adverse effects on kidney function, according to clinical data published in The American Journal of [...]
WIRE: Study indicates CBD preparations can help reduce seizure activity in epileptic kids
Nashville, TN — Cannabidiol administration is associated with a significant reduction in seizure frequency in patients with drug-resistant pediatric epilepsy, according [...]
WIRE: Study finds no significant extra risk of traffic accidents from cannabis use
Bucharest, Romania — Cannabis exposure is not strongly associated with an increased risk of motor vehicle accident, according to a meta-analysis of 24 [...]
WIRE: Israeli study finds cannabis safe and effective for the elderly
Jerusalem, Israel — Cannabis therapy is safe and effective among elderly patients diagnosed with chronic pain, according to clinical data published online ahead of [...]