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Switching from Smoked Cannabis to Edibles: What Changes and How to Start Safely
Curious about switching from smoked cannabis to edibles? Learn how onset, dosing, and safety differ, and start safely with practical tips.
Cannabis Use Was Linked to Less Severe COVID-19 in One Hospital-Data Study
New hospital data links cannabis use with milder COVID-19 outcomes, but researchers warn this is observational and not proof of prevention or treatment.
What a U.S. Patient Database Reveals About Medical Cannabis Use Among People Under 21
New findings from a U.S. Patient database show who under-21s seek medical cannabis and why, while highlighting limits and the need for cautious, evidence-based
Psilocybin Shows Promise for Alcohol Use Disorder, but Larger Trials Are Still Needed
Early signals show psilocybin therapy may help some people cut harmful drinking in alcohol use disorder, but larger trials are needed to confirm effectiveness.
Cannabis After Coronary Stenting: Cardiovascular and Medication Safety Considerations
Cannabis after coronary stenting: essential safety guidance on heart risks, medication interactions, and why continued antiplatelet therapy matters.
Low-Dose THC Shows Age-Dependent Effects on Brain Metabolism in Mice
New mouse study shows age-dependent, bidirectional effects of low-dose THC: early brain energy boosts and later peripheral metabolic shifts.
Drug Researchers Often Have Personal Drug-Use Experience, but Few Discuss It in Their Scholarship
Drug researchers' personal use shapes insight but not disclosure—exploring bias, reflexivity, and the push for safer, transparent scholarship.
Cannabis Use Is Linked to Lower Obesity Prevalence, but the Study Cannot Show Why
A large U.S. study finds obesity linked to lower marijuana use, but it cannot prove causation—exploring explanations and future research needs.
Medical Cannabis and Quality of Life: What a Small Appalachian Survey Found
In rural Virginia's Appalachia, a small survey links medical cannabis to improved quality of life and reduced prescriptions, yet causation remains unproven.