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Johns Hopkins University To Spend $10 Million Studying Medical Cannabis
Despite the leaps and bounds made in the last ten years or so with regard to cannabis legalization and its use in medical settings, a large hole in research data still exists that a new federally-funded study at a world-renowned university aims to address.
January 2, 2024
30,000 Papers on Cannabis Published By Scientists in Last Decade
More than 70% of all peer-reviewed scientific research on cannabis has been published in the past ten years.
December 22, 2023
Colorado Institute of Cannabis Research To Embark on Six New Cannabis Studies
A total of $800,000 is being used to fund the new cannabis research initiatives.
December 18, 2023
Roland Griffiths, Pioneer of Johns Hopkins Psilocybin Studies Dead at 77
A nationally renowned name in psychedelic research who helped pave the way for what many have dubbed a new renaissance in psychedelic-based treatments has regrettably passed away at his home in Baltimore.
October 20, 2023
New Clinical Trial Will Examine Effects of Cannabis Compound on Autism
A clinical trial in New York will study the effects of CBDV on children with autism.
September 30, 2019
The Big Problem with All Studies about Marijuana and Learning
When in doubt, lead with the bold claim—and worry about substantiating it, or addressing the crucial context that…
October 5, 2017
New Study Says Weed Reduces Prescription Drug Abuse
Time and again, research reports, experts, academics and even former U.S. Attorney General Loretta Lynch have concluded and…
September 22, 2017
Study: Medical Training Needs to Keep Pace with Legalization
With medical marijuana legal in 29 states and the District of Columbia, you’d think there would be more…
September 20, 2017
Study: Rise in Adult Weed Use Is Not Because of Legalization
A new study found that adult weed use is on the rise. But somewhat surprisingly, the sharp rise…
September 18, 2017
Marijuana Munchies Explained by Science
Scientific studies are beginning to successfully unravel the mystery of why we get the munchies—THC stimulates appetite by regulating…
May 1, 2017