WIRE: Study indicates cannabis dispensary closures lead to uptick in crime
Los Angeles, CA: The forced closure of medical cannabis retail facilities is associated with an uptick in crime, according to data published in the Journal of Urban [...]
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WIRE: Cannabis smoking associated with remission of restless legs syndrome
Bordeaux, France — Cannabis inhalation alleviates symptoms in patients with restless legs syndrome (RLS), according to a series of case reports published in the [...]
WIRE: Study indicates cannabinoids reduce migraine frequency
Amsterdam, the Netherlands — The prolonged daily administration of cannabinoids is associated with a reduction in migraine headache frequency, according to clinical [...]
WIRE: Study indicates vaping is an attractive alternative to smoking cannabis
Baltimore, MD — Vaporizing cannabis mitigates subjects’ exposure to carbon monoxide and allows them to self-regulate their dose – making it preferable over [...]
WIRE: Study indicates adult use marijuana doesn’t impact traffic fatality rates
Austin, TX — The enactment of statewide laws regulating the adult use and sale of cannabis is not associated with subsequent changes in traffic fatality rates, [...]
WIRE: CBD administration reduces blood pressure in new study
Oxford, United Kingdom — Oral CBD administration is associated with reduced blood pressure in healthy volunteers, according to clinical trial data published online in [...]
WIRE: Study finds cannabis-infused tea effective for treating chronic pain
Parma, Italy — Oral cannabis administration is safe and effective for the treatment of chronic pain conditions, according to clinical data published in the Journal of [...]
WIRE: Study finds no increase in problematic use after medical marijuana implementation
New York, NY — The enactment of medical marijuana laws is not associated with increased rates of problematic cannabis use, according to data published online in the [...]
WIRE: NORML tells Congress – medical cannabis must be part of solution to opioid crisis
Washington, DC – NORML ( National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws) released the following statement regarding the President’s Commission on Combating [...]
WIRE: Florida lawmakers pass medical marijuana implementation measure
Tallahassee, FL — Members of the House and Senate have approved legislation to implement Amendment 2 – a voter-initiated constitutional amendment regulating the [...]