Randomized Controlled Trial: Topical CBD Treatment Provides Relief in Arthritis Patients

Researchers reported, "Topical CBD treatment demonstrated significant improvements in ... arthritis-related pain and disability without adverse events."

Analysis: Cannabis Use Inversely Associated with Obesity in Hep C Patients

Current cannabis use was "consistently associated with smaller waist circumference, lower BMI, and lower risks of ... obesity in patients with chronic HCV infection." 

Study: Regular Cannabis Consumers Perform Better Than Occasional Users on Distracted Driving Tasks

Authors theorized that more frequent consumers were more tolerant to the effects of cannabis and also engaged in more compensatory driving behaviors. 

Analysis: Medical Cannabis Access Positively Correlated with Traffic Safety

"Extending our results to other states, we find that medical cannabis legalization has reduced auto insurance premiums by $1.5 billion in all states that have currently legalized," authors concluded. 

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