US Study on Why Those Who Exercise Are Using Cannabis
A new US study has released results looking into why active individuals take cannabis, and how they say it enhances physical activity as well as recovery.
Study Finds Cannabis Use in Pregnancy Linked to Anxiety in Children
A new study has revealed that women who smoke cannabis during pregnancy are more likely have to children who suffer from anxiety and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
NZ Company has Completed Study on Cannabis for Pets
A new study named ‘Pilot pharmacokinetic study of CBD treatment in healthy dogs’ has been completed by a New Zealand company in how cannabis can effect dogs.
AusCann Preparing Trial in Cannabinoids to Treat Spinal Cord Injuries
Australian cannabis company AusCann (ASX: AC8) has announced today of an upcoming trial of cannabinoid treatments to help with spinal cord injuries.
Australia’s Little Green Pharma and Southern Cross University Partner in Cannabis Study
Australian cannabis company Little Green Pharma has partnered with Southern Cross University in a research study looking at cannabis to treat fibromyalgia syndrome.
New Study: Effects of Cannabis on Endometriosis
A new study has revealed that cannabis is effective in treating endometriosis, a painful condition in which women can experience stomach pain, back pain, period pain and infertility.
Study Finds Cannabis Not Linked with Increased Mental Health Problems
Despite opinions of opponents, a new study has found that cannabis use is not associated with an increase in mental health problems and in fact the suicide rate in older males actually declined.
US Study Finds Teen Cannabis Use Not Increased After Legalisation
New data from the National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH) in the US has revealed that the number of teenagers using cannabis did not actually increased as more states legalisation the substance.
Study Reveals Medical Cannabis Products Can Ease Depression
A US study published in a ‘Frontiers in Psychiatry’ journal has revealed that certain medicinal cannabis products can help with depression and improve people’s quality of life.
UNSW to Research Use of Cannabis After Legalisation in the ACT
UNSW Sydney is undergoing a study, which is part of a larger project, into the use, practices of cannabis and opinions after the drug was legalised in the Australian Capital Territory back in January 2020.
University of Sydney Research Shows How Cannabis Can Treat Epilepsy
New research from the University of Sydney has been done to discover the ways in which cannabis may help to treat those suffering from epilepsy, using the acidic cannabinoids found in the cannabis plant.
Study Finds Cannabis Use in US Remains Same in States Where it is Now Legal
At least 18 states in the United Sates have now legalised cannabis and a recent study has revealed that cannabis usage has remained the same after the change.
CBD Topicals Improved 95% of Study Participants with Skin Condition
A study from the Netherlands and the United States has revealed that 95% of participants who have a rare skin condition called Epidermolysis Bullosa (EB), found improvements after using cannabis topicals.
CBD Oil Trial at Southern Cross University
A trial by Southern Cross University has begun, investigating if a low-dose botanical CBD soft gel will help people in getting better sleep. The trial will start with 18-65 year olds who have trouble sleeping.
Cannabis Trial for Advanced cancer Starts in QLD
Mater, a non-profit organisation is starting a new clinical trial that will test the use of cannabis for advanced cancer patients. The trial will look at using cannabis oil against a placebo to see if quality of life can be improved in patients.
What is the ‘Cannabis Entourage Effect’? Australian Research
What exactly is the Cannabis Entourage Effect, and how is Australian research and how this research could decide how the entourage effect can be used in pharmacies.
The Woman Leading the Way for Medicinal Cannabis Research in Australia
Dr Meghan Thomas explains why new research for medicinal cannabis is so important, what her role is with the medicinal cannabis industry and future research studies in development.
University of Queensland to Research Medical Cannabis for Children
Australia’s Queensland University of Technology (QUT) is set to research the effectiveness, dosages and side-effects related to THC and CBD in kids with cancer, after being given almost $700,000.
Australia to Receive More Money for Medical Cannabis Research
The latest budget from the Australian Federal Government contains $1.5 million for a trial looking in to personalised medicinal cannabis dosing in cancer patients.
40 Under 40 winner Hannah Wardill to lead Medical Cannabis Cancer Trial
after obtaining $1.5 million in from federal government funding, a young researcher will lead the trial of 176 South Australian advanced cancer patients, and how medicinal cannabis can help.
New Study on Autism Spectrum Disorder and Cannabis
Neurotech International Limited (ASX:NTI) is opening a clinical study trial in 20 children aged between 5-17 years, who have Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).
Professor Michael Farrell Discusses the Evidence on Use of Cannabis for Chronic Pain
How much evidence do we really have on the benefits of using cannabis to treat chronic pain and other physical ailments? NDARC director Michael Farrell discusses this with host Norman Swan on ABC Radio’s National Health Report.
New Study Discovers Cannabis Linked with More Exercise
If you always thought cannabis users were rather lazy, ‘stoner’ types, you may be proved wrong in this new study, showing a potential relationship between cannabis use and increased exercise.
Pain Experts Question the Effectiveness of Medical Cannabis
Listen to this audio clip of pain experts discussing whether medical cannabis is really that effective. A study published in the Australian Medical Journal found it is no more effective than a placebo for those who have who acute lower back pain.
Cannabis Study Raises Questions About Current Drug-Driving Laws
New research from the Lambert Initiative has discovered a ‘window of impairment’ of 3 to 10 hours from using cannabis, caused by tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) in the drug. These findings could have implications on drug-driving laws.
How Long Does Cannabis Take to Leave Your System? New Study Has Answers
The research, published in Neuroscience & Behavioural Reviews, has examined 80 scientific studies, performed over the past 20 years, on how THC (the psychoactive part of cannabis) effects your driving performance.
Is Psychosis Caused by Using Cannabis?
Does smoking cannabis make you psychotic? This article looks at a person’s genes, how old they are, how much THC is being ingested and what it is you are smoking. These factors could determine the risks.
How Long Does Cannabis Impairment to take to Subside? New Research
New research from the Lambert Initiative for Cannabinoid Therapeutics at the University of Sydney, has revealed how long cannabis impairment should take to subside and when it could be safe for users to drive.
A Study in Germany Says Rules for Cannabinoids Need to be Clearer
A German study which has researched how cannabis is used for treatment in a medical setting has advised that rules and clear guidelines need to be set out, to create a legal framework that fully states the facts.
One of the First Professor of Cannabis Research Has New Plans
Prof. Raphael Mechoulam was the first scientist to isolate and synthesize the active psychoactive components in cannabis. Today, he has more plans to develop medical cannabis treatments using cannabis acids.