Utah Patient Data Link Medical Cannabis Use With Lower Opioid Prescribing
Utah study links medical cannabis use to fewer opioid prescriptions among chronic-pain patients, highlighting association—not proof—of opioid-sparing effect.
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Medical Cannabis Patients Most Often Seek Help for Chronic Pain, Anxiety and PTSD
A 2024 analysis of 81,000 medical cannabis patients reveals chronic pain, anxiety and PTSD as top qualifying conditions, with multi-condition patterns.
A 2024 Augsburg Thesis Finds Cannabis May Complement Opioid Treatment
Could cannabis aid opioid treatment? Augsburg University 2024 thesis treats it as a potential adjunct to withdrawal and pain, but evidence remains preliminary.
Cannabidiol (CBD): What the Evidence Supports, and What It Does Not
CBD: what the science truly supports and what it does not. From purified seizure medicines to uncertain uses, safety, dosing, and product quality.
How to Order Cannabis for Delivery in California: Rules, Products, Taxes, and ID Requirements
Learn how California cannabis delivery works: licensed retailers, ID checks, taxes, and limits, plus what can and can't be delivered—order safely.
Prescribed Medicinal Cannabis Was Linked to Short-Term Improvements in Pain, Mood and Sleep
Australian study finds prescribed medicinal cannabis linked to short-term improvements in pain, mood and sleep—balanced by safety notes and uncertainty.
Alabama Medical Cannabis Program Moves From Legal Framework to Limited Retail Access
Discover Alabama's medical cannabis program: limited retail access, new dispensaries, licensing hurdles, and what it means for patients in 2026.
Cannabis Substitution in New Zealand: Large Survey Finds Reported Drops in Alcohol and Methamphetamine Use
A large New Zealand survey hints cannabis may substitute for alcohol and other drugs for some users, but it stops short of causation or treatment claims.
Cannabis Detox: What Actually Helps—and What Drug Tests Can Detect
Unpack what actually helps cannabis detox and what drug tests detect—debunking quick-fix myths and revealing realistic THC-detection timelines.
Federal Research Grants Target Hemp Vape Testing and Hemp–Marijuana Identification
NIJ awards $516k to improve hemp-vape analysis and hemp-vs-marijuana identification, boosting lab accuracy, labeling checks, and forensic decision tools.