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When France began its first large-scale experiment with medical marijuana, the expectation was that it could lead to legalization. But three years on the experiment is ending with no clear path forward, leaving hundreds of patients who took part in the study in limbo. In 2021, Nadine Attal was on

Spain’s long-awaited medical cannabis program has finally taken a step forward as a draft of a Royal Decree has been sent to the European Union for approval. If approved, this should give Spanish patients legal access to medical cannabis for the first time in the country’s history later this year

Warning signs at dispensaries about the potential health effects of cannabis use in pregnancy may not be effective, according to a new report in the Journal of Studies on Alcohol and Drugs, based at Rutgers University. In fact, those who are pregnant and using cannabis may actually distrust the

Hospital and emergency room patients diagnosed with cannabis use disorder — defined as an inability to stop using cannabis even when the drug is causing harm — died at almost three times the rate of individuals without the disorder over the next five years, according to a study published on Thursday

Warning signs at dispensaries about the potential health effects of cannabis use in pregnancy may not be effective, according to a new report in the Journal of Studies on Alcohol and Drugs, based at Rutgers University. In fact, those who are pregnant and using cannabis may actually distrust the

"We got really lucky about six years ago when we started exploring how cannabinoids might be used to treat drug-resistant infections," says Dr. Dana Lambert, CEO of Andira Pharmaceuticals, in an exclusive interview with Benzinga. Dr. Lambert doesn't speak like an academic. Despite holding a Ph.D. in

A new investigation has uncovered a concerning trend in the Massachusetts cannabis industry: mold- and yeast-contaminated marijuana being sold at dispensaries across the state. Industry experts say an alert from the Cannabis Control Commission (CCC) raises serious concerns about consumer safety

Justin Singer makes edible cannabis products in Colorado under the names Ripple and Ript, and over the years, he has become increasingly concerned about the state's lack of enforcement of the industry and what that means for the safety of the marijuana supply. Forty states allow the sale of some

As cannabis is legalized in more states across the country, new research points to the negative side effects of partaking too much. Researchers from the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus looked into the impact of recent and lifetime cannabis use on brain function during cognitive tasks

Teens have access to vastly more potent cannabis than their parents had at their age. Parents need to understand the risks, including psychosis. Sam’s father sat slumped on the leather couch in our clinical interview room, head in his hands. He had just finished telling us the long, painstaking

The number of Americans who use marijuana has doubled over the past decade, according to a survey by Gallup. In many parts of the U.S., weed is legal under state law — and many Americans now use it as casually as they might have a beer or glass of wine. But finding cannabis products that are safely

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 regular cannabis use can increase a person’s

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" – an executive function that helps people keep track of what they are

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 published online Jan. 22 in JAMA Psychiatry. Beth Han, M.D., Ph.D., M

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 cannabis company Bloomwell GmbH, titled "The Cannabis-Barometer – 2024

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 cannabis use on over 1,000 young adults aged 22 to 36 using brain

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 that heavy lifetime cannabis use may harm working memory in young adults. In what the university calls

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 heavy lifetime users, even if they have abstained from cannabis use

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 be completed, examined the effects of cannabis use on over 1,000 young

Almost two thirds of people who regularly use cannabis are likely to suffer issues with brain function, concerning research today suggested. Advocates of the drug often purport that marijuana is safe because it is 'natural'. But US scientists, who tracked over 1,000 young adults, found 63 per cent