WIRE: Nighttime use of herbal cannabis may improve insomnia symptoms
Albuquerque, NM: The use of herbal cannabis is associated with reductions in self-perceived insomnia severity, according to data published in the online, open-access journal [...]
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WIRE: Adult use cannabis legalization associated with improved crime clearance rates
Pullman, WA: The enactment of state laws regulating adult marijuana use is associated with an increase in crime clearance rates, according to data published in the journal [...]
WIRE: Oklahoma voters approve medical cannabis
Oklahoma — A majority of Oklahomans recently voted to enact State Question 788 — a statewide voter-initiated measure that permits doctors to use their discretion to [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]