Study: Marijuana Legalization Not Associated with Changes in Marijuana Use Among High-Risk Youth

Investigators concluded, "Cannabis use does not appear to have changed following legalization among youth seeking services for substance use disorders."

Clinical Trial: Single Dose of CBDV Modulates Atypical Brain Circuitry in Patients with Autism Spectrum Disorder

Researchers reported that CBDV dosing led to brain changes in the striatum that are typically associated with the mitigation of ASD symptoms.

Study: Legal Marijuana Farms Are Not a Drain on Water Resources

Investigators estimated, "Legal outdoor [cannabis] production uses about the same amount of water as a crop like tomatoes."

Clinical Trial: Oral CBD Dosing Doesn't Consistently Mitigate Experimental Pain in Healthy Volunteers

Authors reported that CBD "failed to consistently affect pain threshold and tolerance ... relative to placebo." 

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