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Smoking weed doesn't increase hospitalizations for mental health problems, new studies say

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Smoking weed does not increase your risk of being hospitalized for mental health issues Mental health is one of the more complicated topics to talk about. Similar to taking care of the body, the mind is also something that we must take care of, otherwise we will suffer undesirable consequences. Still, mental health is a […] Original post here: Smoking weed doesn't increase hospitalizations for mental health problems, new studies say

The tastiest pre-rolls in Canada for Labor Day '22

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You don’t have to look far to find a delicious pre-roll in Canada. As licensed producers focus on what Canadians are asking of the legal weed market and streamline their offerings, access to delicious strains in convenient forms continues to grow. Headset found that pre-rolls make up 27% of the Canadian weed market, second only […] Original post here: The tastiest pre-rolls in Canada for Labor Day '22

The solution to alcohol addiction might just lie in magic mushrooms

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Through Laura Goldstein A recent clinical study led by NYU Langone found that psilocybin, the psychoactive ingredient in magic mushrooms, reduced heavy drinking by 83%, compared to a 51% reduction in those receiving an antihistamine placebo. Psychedelic treatment for alcoholism became popular in the 1960s and 1970s when LSD studies showed that the substance reduced […] Original post here: The solution to alcohol addiction might just lie in magic mushrooms

The Federal Trade Commission issues refunds to CBD buyers, here's why

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This article was written by Joana Scop and originally published on Benzinga. Recently, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced that it will send payments to 576 consumers across the country who purchased “deceptively marketed” cannabidiol (CBD) products from Arizona-based Kushly Industries LLC. According to a statement from the federal agency, “Consumers will receive a PayPal […] Original post here: The Federal Trade Commission issues refunds to CBD buyers, here's why

Study shows 20% increase in frequency of cannabis use in recreational states

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A new study, published Aug. 24 in the journal Addiction, analyzed cannabis use data across the country, with a particular focus on adult identical twins. The study, titled “Impact of recreational cannabis legalization on cannabis use: a longitudinal discordant twin study,” used twins to examine the prevalence of cannabis use in two different states. “In […] Original post here: Study shows 20% increase in frequency of cannabis use in recreational states

Study: Orally administered CBD prevents chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy

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Through Lydia Karuki A new study published in the official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer has shown that oral cannabidiol (CBD) is effective in preventing peripheral neuropathy that occurs after chemotherapy. The study was conducted by researchers from the Department of Clinical Oncology and Palliative Care at the University Hospital […] Original post here: Study: Orally administered CBD prevents chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy

America's Tastiest THC Vapes of Labor Day and Fall 22

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Set Slack status to away, Leafly Nation. On this Labor Day, we flee winter once more. We drive, camp, meet, hang out, and celebrate American Labor’s achievements like the eight-hour day, weekends, and legalization. All the time we’re grabbing hits on these potent, tasty new vape pens. Vapes are uniquely suited to Labor Day. You […] Original post here: America's Tastiest THC Vapes of Labor Day and Fall 22