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Organs from Cannabis Consumers Don’t Pose Risks of Infection

Cannabis consumers' organs are often ineligible for transplant, but new evidence states that there’s no significant risk for transplant patients.

9 months ago

Study: Higher Dose of Naloxone Didn’t Save More Lives

Four-milligram naloxone works just fine, compared to the eight-milligram version.

10 months ago

Smoking Surpasses Injection as Leading Ingestion Method in Overdose Deaths

A recent CDC study has shown that more people appear to be smoking fentanyl than injecting it, and it’s killing…

10 months ago

‘Grim Reefer’ AZ Weed Recalled Due to Mold Contamination

Batches of cannabis potentially containing dangerous levels of aspergillus mold have been recalled in the state of Arizona - for…

1 year ago

Cannabis Companies, Breast Cancer Organizations Join Forces for Breast Cancer Awareness

Cannabis companies are working to help support breast cancer patients and research through limited-time promotions.

1 year ago

Cannabeginners: What Are Synthetic Cannabinoids?

Some are legal, some are dangerous—learn the difference.

1 year ago

Rainbow Fentanyl Scourge is Targeting ‘Kids and Young Adults,’ DEA Warns

An announcement from the Drug Enforcement Administration warns of rainbow fentanyl, which was found in at least 18 states.

2 years ago

New Study Shows Evidence That Low-Dose THC Could Help Treat Veteran PTSD

New research has found further evidence that cannabis, specifically THC in low doses, can be an effective treatment for post-traumatic…

2 years ago

U.S. Overdose Deaths Total Record 107,000 Last Year

Deaths caused by drug overdoses spiked to more than 107,000 in 2021, a year marked by the continuation of the…

3 years ago

Heroin Epidemic Pushing Up Hepatitis C Infections in U.S.

NEW YORK (AP) -- The heroin epidemic is driving up hepatitis C infections, with the biggest increase in people in…

8 years ago