Rising Volume of Storefront Dispensaries Associated with Declines in Opioid-Related Fatalities

"Increased medical and recreational storefront dispensary counts are associated with reduced opioid related mortality rates."

Opioid Prescriptions Decline in Canada Following Enactment of Adult-Use Marijuana Legalization

"The legalization of cannabis coincided with a marked drop in opioid volumes prescribed in Canada."

Study: Cannabis Inhalation Associated with Reduction in Distress-Related Symptoms

"On average, respondents recorded a maximum symptom intensity reduction of 4.33 points for agitation/irritability, 3.47 points for anxiety, and 3.98 for stress on an 11-point visual analog scale."

Study: CBD Administration Doesn't Mitigate Cravings for Cocaine in Dependent Subjects

Researchers reported, "In our study, the use of CBD was not more effective than a placebo in treating cocaine use disorder."

Review: Safety Profile of Oral THC Medications in Older Patients

The administration of oral preparations of synthetic THC is associated with increased incidents of dizziness or lightheadedness in patients over the age of 50.

West Virginia: Regulators Begin Issuing Permits for Medical Cannabis Dispensary Operators, Qualifying Patients

Nearly four years after its passage into law, patients in West Virginia can finally begin registering to participate in the state's medical cannabis access program.

• Senate leaders announce plan to advance legislation to repeal federal marijuana prohibition
• New study further discredits claims that cannabis is a 'gateway drug'
• CANADA: Nearly half of chronic pain patients cease using opioids following cannabis therapy
• ARIZONA: Retail marijuana sales begin earlier than expected
• DELAWARE: Marijuana legalization would create $43 million in new annual tax revenue