Articles in Health category
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Study Finds Cannabis Dispensaries Reduce Opioid Deaths by 21%
Bruce Barcott - Published on August 8, 2019Read moreIt’s not just legalization, say researchers—it’s access to legal cannabis dispensaries that helps the most.
The Latest in Cannabis Research: Winter/Spring 2019
Josh Kaplan - Published on August 8, 2019Read moreFrom finding the brain region that gets you high to more benefits of CBD, we round up the most intriguing studies in cannabis science from the first half of 2019.
Cannabis in Sports: Unpacking Exemptions for Therapeutic Use
Alana Armstrong - Published on August 8, 2019Read moreCanadian athletes need to be careful not to confuse legalization of cannabis in Canada with permission to use cannabis in sport.
Is Cannabis Safe When Pregnant? Study Seeks Answer, Draws Critics
The Associated Press - Published on August 7, 2019Read more“I don’t want us to cry wolf,” says the director of the National Institute on Drug Abuse. “We have to do these studies in a way that can identify risks.”
A Guide to Getting Home Safe for the Red Eyed Jedi
The Ontario Ministry of Health - Published on August 2, 2019Read moreThere are many ways to avoid driving high.
Are we turning CBD into snake oil?
Meg Hartley - Published on August 1, 2019Read moreCBD (cannabidiol) has become a trend before scientists have even fully figured out how it works with our bodies. What will that mean for its future medical use and perception?
Study Finds Youth Cannabis Use Not Linked to Adult Brain Structure
Bruce Barcott - Published on July 31, 2019Read moreAn Arizona State University examined 200 brain scans from adults who used cannabis in their youth. They found ‘no lasting effects.’
Why Don’t We Know More About Cannabis and Psychosis?
Janet Burns - Published on July 18, 2019Read moreSome pundits claim cannabis causes psychosis. Scientists aren’t so sure. A new study asks why, after years of research, the relationship remains so uncertain.
Pennsylvania Adds Anxiety, Tourette’s to Qualifying Conditions
Leafly Staff - Published on July 11, 2019Read moreHealth Secretary Dr. Rachel Levine says her decision was based on the recommendation of the state’s Medical Marijuana Advisory Board and her own review of medical research literature.
Conceive With Caution: How Cannabis Can Affect Fertility
Devon Scoble - Published on July 10, 2019Read moreIs there enough evidence surrounding cannabis and infertility to make any conclusive claims?