Cannabis-Infused Drinks Offer Consumers A ‘Harm Reduction’ Alternative To Alcohol, Study Shows
A new study suggests that cannabis-infused beverages may help reduce the harms of alcohol drinking by providing an alternative for consumers. Public health researchers have long searched for realistic ways to reduce the toll of alcohol, a substance linked to nearly 200 diseases and injuries worldwide, and the new paper sheds light on the role […]
USDA Study Shows Untapped Potential Of Hemp Roots In Pediatric Cancer Treatment
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is promoting a novel study suggesting that an often underutilized part of the hemp plant—its roots—may hold significant therapeutic potential, including in the treatment of pediatric cancer. Government scientists at USDA’s Agricultural Research Service (ARS) “redefined the value of roots in industrial hemp, providing new opportunities for industrial hemp […]
How The NY Post Found a Boring Cannabis Study and Turned It Into a Scare Story
Once again, it’s debunking time. The New York Post headline — “Bombshell cannabis study reveals hidden risks of medical pot” — is a textbook example of how cannabis continues to be treated differently from almost every other therapeutic substance in mainstream media. The problem is not the study itself, but what this media outlet does […]
37% of U.S. Hip-Hop and Rap Videos Show Weed, Study Finds
In case anyone still doubted that hip-hop is one of cannabis’ most powerful cultural platforms, a new academic study has finally put hard numbers behind what the culture has been saying for decades. According to research published in the journal Substance Use & Misuse, more than 37% of hip-hop and rap music videos produced in […]
More Than A Third Of Rap And Hip Hop Music Videos Feature Marijuana, Government-Funded Study Shows
More than a third of popular U.S. hip hop and rap music videos referenced marijuana in 2024, according to a new government-supported study. Artists like Snoop Dogg and Dr. Dre have helped drive that trend by promoting a “chilled” lifestyle, the researchers said. According to the analysis—which was funded by the Ministry of Justice and […]
CBD Provides Pain Relief, Improves Sleep And Aids Relaxation, Study Involving Olympic Athletes Shows
Elite athletes find cannabidiol, or CBD, useful for soreness and recovery, a new study shows. Researchers found that top competitors use CBD to manage pain, improve sleep and ease the stress of training at the highest level. But the results suggest that even as many athletes believe the cannabis compound helps them recover, they also […]
Marijuana Regulations Protect Public Health Better Than Alcohol Rules Do, New Government-Funded Study Finds
State agencies that regulate marijuana are far more attentive to public health concerns than the those charged with overseeing alcohol, a new government-funded study has concluded. “Cannabis regulatory agencies largely outperform alcohol regulatory agencies in terms of their articulated public health goals, activities, and policies,” the authors, all affiliated with the University of Maryland, wrote. […]