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Cannabis Worsens Brain Connectivity in Psychosis Risk

By Cannabis Risk Manager Staff / November 22, 2024 /

Cannabis Use Worsens Brain Connectivity Deficits in Young Adults at Risk of Psychosis New research has uncovered that young adults at risk of psychosis exhibit reduced synaptic density, a critical…

FDA Greenlights Cannabis Research for PTSD in Veterans

By Cannabis Risk Manager Staff / November 22, 2024 /

FDA Approves Long-Awaited Clinical Trial to Test Marijuana for PTSD in Veterans This week, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) authorized a groundbreaking clinical trial to investigate whether smoking marijuana…

Cannabis Tied to Brain Changes in At-Risk Young Adults

By Cannabis Risk Manager Staff / November 21, 2024 /

Cannabis Use Worsens Brain Connectivity Deficits in Young Adults at Risk of Psychosis, Study Finds A groundbreaking study by researchers at McGill University has unveiled new insights into the link…

Study: Cannabis Use Linked to Genotoxicity, Health Impacts

By Cannabis Risk Manager Staff / November 19, 2024 /

Cannabis-Induced Genotoxicity: A Growing Public Health Concern A recent study published in Addiction Biology sheds light on the mechanisms underlying cannabis-induced mitochondrial stress, micronuclear formation, and genotoxic damage, as well…

New Cannabis Research Institute Launched by Gov. Pritzker

By Cannabis Risk Manager Staff / November 19, 2024 /

Illinois Launches Cannabis Research Institute to Lead Industry Innovation The State of Illinois, in collaboration with the City of Chicago, has officially launched the Cannabis Research Institute (CRI). The new…

Does Daytime Cannabis Help After Poor Sleep?

By Cannabis Risk Manager Staff / November 18, 2024 /

Daytime Cannabis Use Can Improve Sleep Quality Sleep is a vital component of overall health, yet a significant portion of the population struggles with it. Insomnia, whether occasional or chronic,…

Study Finds Cannabis Use Doesn’t Cause Later IQ Decline

By Cannabis Risk Manager Staff / November 15, 2024 /

Study Finds No Link Between Lifetime Cannabis Use and Cognitive Decline Longstanding assumptions that cannabis use contributes to cognitive decline are being challenged by new research. A recent longitudinal study,…

YouGov: Majority of Women Open to Cannabis for Health Benefits

By Cannabis Risk Manager Staff / November 14, 2024 /

The majority of women surveyed by YouGov indicated they would try cannabis if it offered specific health benefits, with the largest share (16%) showing interest in cannabis products that could…

THC and Sleep: New Study Uncovers Both Benefits and Risks

By Cannabis Risk Manager Staff / November 12, 2024 /

New Study Reveals THC’s Dual Effect on Sleep: Benefits for Some, Risks for Others Cannabis use has long been associated with improved sleep for insomniacs, but recent research highlights a…

What Medical Cannabis Operations Could Bring to Florence, Union

By Cannabis Risk Manager Staff / November 8, 2024 /

Medical Cannabis Legalization in Kentucky Prompts Cities to Finalize Regulations Starting January 1, 2025, medical cannabis will be officially legal for sale and consumption in Kentucky, a significant shift for…

The Dangers of Illegal Cannabis for Consumers and Public Health

By Cannabis Risk Manager Staff / November 5, 2024 /

Concerns Rise Over Safety of Unregulated Cannabis in Washington, D.C. In Washington, D.C., the booming cannabis market has brought new opportunities and benefits to residents, but recent incidents have raised…

FDA Educates Healthcare Pros on Cannabis and Cannabinoids

By Cannabis Risk Manager Staff / November 1, 2024 /

FDA Hosts Cannabis Webinar, Discusses Hemp and Cannabis Differences Amid Federal Rescheduling Talks Federal officials from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted a webinar this week addressing key…