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The Mental Health Commission of Canada is calling for more inclusion of Black and other underrepresented groups in cannabis research

But there are some physiological differences between the two

By 2026, the firm expects most international sales growth to be led by Mexico and Germany

After starting treatment with pot, average opioid consumption dropped by 27%

Consumer spending on cannabis surpassed milk and energy drinks in 2021

The long-term benefits contrast with the more temporary effects of conventional antidepressants

The research will take place at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York

Despite uncertainty around federal prosecution, banking activity has steadily increased in states with adult-use cannabis laws

The results show that smoking pot can produce up to a 16% reduction in eye pressure

Cannabis consumers were more likely to choose higher-effort tasks

During the pandemic, women were about twice as likely as men to use cannabis more frequently to manage anxiety

NFL players aren't allowed to participate in the research

A new Deloitte report highlights pot's massive economic contributions, while operators continue to battle regulatory absurdities

But the results reinforce the view that laws based on blood-THC tests aren't supported by evidence

The study adds to a body of emerging research suggesting pot is effective in reducing opioid use

Other studies have shown similar outcomes but haven't been consistent

Substances helped lower people's anxiety and shame, but also lead to riskier sexual behaviours

Researchers warn against heavy use, especially in youth

Two separate trials will look at MDMA for alcohol use and PTSD, as well as psilocybin-assisted therapy for anorexia nervosa

The largest increase in drivers with moderate injuries was seen in men over 50

A recent study suggests the method could be used in roadside assessments of impaired driving from THC

Certain cannabinoids appear to block the virus from attaching to the 'doorway' of the cell

Following the trial's approval from Health Canada, psychedelic practitioners can now apply to be research subjects

The research shows a sharp uptick in young children going to hospital, in the period after legal edibles came to market

The stronger preference for flower is steady across demographics

Currently treatments are largely insufficient, so care providers encourage more research despite stigma

Canadians' attitudes haven't shifted much over the past year

Lockdowns and stimulus cheques were responsible for an irregular boost in buying weed

Some study participants stopped using cannabis out of fear of potential harm to the fetus, while others stopped because of social stigma, guilt and health reasons

Olorinab is a CB2 receptor agonist in a Phase 2 trial for IBS

The Indigenous-led research team has partnered with Woodland Cree First Nation and Indigenous Bloom

A majority of cannabis consumers combine weed and working out, according to earlier research

Compared to non-consumers, people who used cannabis 20 days a month were more likely to experience both extremes of sleep duration

The new facility will feature the firm's ketamine-assisted therapy program, as well as a range of health and lifestyle services

And some terpenes have painkilling effects without interacting with cannabinoid receptors

While THC can cause temporary dose-dependent psychotic symptoms, researchers note that some clinical findings suggest CBD has a different effect

Terpenes are only part of what gives some types of weed their unique smells and other related properties

The research casts doubt on currently used methods for detecting impairment

There are more than 3,800 studies on weed published this year already, surpassing a record set in 2020

Research funded by MindMed suggests some antidepressants can reduce the unwanted side effects of psychedelics