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Can cannabis affect memory? Largest study yet investigates Image Cannabis NewsFebruary 3, 2025 Heavy cannabis use could negatively impact certain types of memory, largest study of its kind to date has found. Image credit: Valeria Mongelli/Bloomberg/Getty Images. Cannabis use has increased significantly around the world. Past research shows that reg

Legal Weed Didn’t Deliver on Its Promises Image Cannabis NewsFebruary 3, 2025 In 2012, Colorado and Washington State legalized the commercial production and sale of cannabis for nonmedical use, and since then 22 other U.S. states have followed. The shift was viewed in many quarters as benign and overdue—involving an organic, even medicinal, intoxic

How Ohio lawmakers are trying to change marijuana rules Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 31, 2025 COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Ohio lawmakers are working to rewrite the recreational marijuana law voters approved two years ago with a bill that proposes at least 44 major changes. Senate Bill 56, sponsored by state Sen. Steve Huffman (R-Tipp City), closely mirro

Analysis: Opening of Cannabis Retailers Isn’t Associated With Rise in Marijuana-Related Emergency Department Visits Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 31, 2025 Toronto, Ontario: The establishment of licensed cannabis retailers is not associated with any uptick in marijuana-related emergency department (ED) visits, according to longitudinal data published i

Navigating the Complexities of Cannabis and Road Safety Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 31, 2025 As the legalization of recreational cannabis continues to gain momentum across the United States, the need to address its impact on road safety has become increasingly urgent. Colorado, a pioneer in cannabis legalization, has emerged as a central hub for gro

Golden Age of Cannabis Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 31, 2025 In the six-plus years since cannabis became legal for all adults in Massachusetts, all demographics have increasingly used the substance in its various forms. A 2024 study published by Statista reported that almost 30% of Massachusetts residents used cannabis in 2022, the fifth-highest rate

California Wildfires, Cannabis Rescheduling, Wisconsin Legalization Lead CBT’s Top Stories in January Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 31, 2025 As if California cannabis operators weren’t already dealing with enough obstacles entering 2025, the wildfires that consumed much of Los Angeles County earlier this month only complicated the matter. From smoke d

Heavy marijuana use has a 'significant' impact on memory and attention, study finds Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 31, 2025 People who frequently use cannabis have reduced brain activity when completing tasks that require them to use their working memory. Following driving directions or recalling a phone number are skills that require "working memory"

Medical Use of Cannabis Tied to Higher Prevalence of Cannabis Use Disorder Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 30, 2025 HealthDay News — Adults aged 18 to 49 years reporting medical-only or medical-nonmedical cannabis use may have a higher prevalence of cannabis use disorder (CUD) than those reporting nonmedical only, according to a research letter publishe

Germany's Medical Cannabis Boom: Prices Drop Below $4.20/Gram, Prescriptions Surge 1,000% Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 30, 2025 Germany's medical cannabis market experienced remarkable advancements in 2024, marked by unprecedented affordability, record-breaking prescription growth and enhanced patient access. A new report by Frankfurt-based medical c

How Ozempic And Legal Weed Are Changing What America EatsCannabis NewsJanuary 30, 2025 The rise of appetite-suppressing drugs like Ozempic is changing the way Americans eat, but there's a twist: cannabis legalization is pulling consumer behavior in the opposite direction. Bloomberg's Prognosis newsletter recently dug into this fascinating interplay

Florida HR Considerations: Marijuana in the Workplace Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 30, 2025 Florida employers should take note of new developments regarding marijuana use. First, a recent circuit court decision (which is now on appeal) held that the Florida Civil Rights Act (FCRA) requires employers to consider reasonable accommodations for off-duty

Can Canada Maintain Its Cannabis Edge After Trudeau's Departure? Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 30, 2025 As Prime Minister Justin Trudeau prepares to step down, Canada’s cannabis industry faces a turning point that could redefine its future. Trudeau's government not only legalized recreational cannabis in 2018, but also positioned Canada as a global le

Study explores the effects of recent and lifetime cannabis use on brain function Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 30, 2025 A new study published today in JAMA Network Open explores the effects of both recent and lifetime cannabis use on brain function during cognitive tasks. The study, the largest of its kind ever to be completed, examined the effects of

The truth about cannabis: Researchers from largest study on its effects on the brain have a warning for young adults Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 29, 2025 The myth that cannabis is harmless because it’s natural has been further debunked—by scientists in a pot-friendly state. New research from the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus shows t

MRI shows 'long-lasting' impact of cannabis use on brain regions linked to memory Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 29, 2025 New research is sounding the alarm on cannabis use and its impact on neural health, revealing that its routine consumption can alter the long-term function of brain regions associated with memory. These effects are most notable in h

Largest Study Ever Done on Cannabis and Brain Function Finds Impact on Working Memory Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 29, 2025 AURORA, Colo. (Jan. 28, 2025) – A new study published today in JAMA Network Open explores the effects of both recent and lifetime cannabis use on brain function during cognitive tasks. The study, the largest of its kind ever to

House Republicans block amendment to reclassify cannabis Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 29, 2025 INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (WPTA) - On Monday, House Republicans voted down an amendment to a bill that would have reclassified cannabis in Indiana. Fort Wayne State Rep. Kyle Miller presented the bill calling for cannabis to no longer be a Schedule 1 drug. “This w