Research

The survey asked about patient cannabis use, openness to discussing cannabis as part of treatment plans, and perspectives on substance use of physicians.

Daniela Vergara, PhD, delves into how she landed into the cannabis industry and the complexities behind the plant.

Researcher and educator Anna Schwabe, PhD, shares insights into her discoveries in cannabis genetics and their significance in the industry.

The large-scale analysis focused on the language of the studies to establish positive, negative, or neutral associations with cannabis and cancer.

The effect of orally ingested cannabis on information processing speed, sustained and divided attention, inhibitory control, and mental flexibility was measured.

Economic incentives are driving dishonest laboratory test results, and there’s data to prove it.

A recent study found that high cannabis usage in colon cancer patients may experience increased mortality.

Smoking remains the most common method of cannabis consumption, particularly for patients seeking rapid relief. Despite this, little is known about what defines a high-quality smokable product. This study investigated how varying water activity levels (0.45 aW, 0.65 aW, 0.85 aW) affect cannabis flower’s chemistry and perceived smoke quality. Chemical analyses showed that 0.65 aW yielded the highest terpene content and comparable cannabinoid delivery to 0.45 aW, while 0.85 aW significantly reduced cannabinoid levels. Sensory panelists noted minimal differences between 0.45 and 0.65 aW samples, though harshness and ash color varied. Higher water activity increased moisture and product weight—suggesting economic benefits for producers. These findings offer insights into optimizing water activity to balance chemical, sensory, and financial factors in cannabis production.

New York’s OCM releases 2024 Market Report of the state’s first two years of legal cannabis sales.

An upcoming study is seeking to investigate THC beverages as a wellness alternative to alcohol.

Here, we bring you our top five recent articles covering cannabis testing regulations, water usage in indoor cultivation, the PREPARE Act, delta-8-THC research, and a new grant program from the Minnesota Office of Cannabis Management.

Patients in Australia with chronic health conditions evaluated the effects on their quality of life, changes in pain, and more after 12 months of medical cannabis.

A recent study showed that orally administered Delta-8 THC had similar but milder effects than Delta-9 THC.

Here, we bring you our top four recent articles covering standards in the cannabis industry, a cannabis for sleep survey, a new research and resource center at the University of Mississippi, and in-person information sessions from Metrc.

The new center, in collaboration with several institutions, will support nationwide cannabis research and provide guidance on regulations and best practices.

Here, we bring you our top four recent articles covering research on cannabis and multiple sclerosis, New York’s Responsible Workforce Training program, veteran use of natural products, and testimony from the US Hemp Roundtable.

The study analyzed data from commercially insured pregnant women from 2015 to 2020.

A survey of veterans with chronic pain revealed common use of cannabis and other natural products for various conditions.

Here, we bring you our top four recent articles covering the cost of compliance in the industry, the role of lighting in indoor cultivation, and research involving cannabis ointment and cannabis-coated pillowcases.

A recent study explored how vaporized cannabis consisting of a standardized THC and CBD formulation may help improve symptoms of MS patients.

The ointment containing CBD and CBG was evaluated for its effect on improvements in symptoms after an eight week period.

The study tested the effects of the pillowcases on the sleep quality and sleep duration in nurses, also testing for effects on mood and anxiety.

In analyzing state funding for research, the analysis revealed gaps in investment despite legalization.

Researchers developed a CBD–phospholipid complex to enhance solubility, permeability, and bioavailability.

Recently, Dr. Ethan Russo traced the history of cannabis prohibition from ancient texts to modern regulations, discussing policy shifts, scheduling, and more.

The efficacy of various warning messages on the potential risks of cannabis use during pregnancy were reviewed by cannabis users who were or had recently been pregnant.

The six-year study will analyze how biochar treatments and hemp rotations improve crop yields.

Four terpenes were tested for their effects in management of post-operative and fibromyalgia pain.

The two surveys gathered information on cannabis and driving perceptions as well as effective safety messages for drivers.

Nearly 20,000 US adults were asked about the harm of regular cannabis use and regular alcohol use.