CBD Versus Codeine After Laser Eye Surgery: What a 35-Person Trial Found
A 35-person randomized crossover trial compared oral CBD versus codeine after laser eye surgery, finding no significant difference in pain scores. Recovery outcomes were similar, though mild sensorium changes occurred with initial CBD use. This trial…
What a New Randomized Trial Found About Sativex and Appetite Hormones in Older Adults
Sativex randomized trial older adults appetite: A recent sativex randomized trial in older adults with poor appetite found no statistically significant effect on GLP-1, ghrelin, or subjective appetite. The study's rigorous design provides important…
What Happens After Cannabis Laws Change? A Review of 176 Policy Studies
Cannabis policy and substance use evidence from 176 quasi-experimental reports shows adult cannabis use often rises after liberalization. Alcohol, tobacco, opioid, and youth outcomes varied by policy and population. The review supports targeted…
Purified CBD and Epilepsy: Insights on Nonseizure Outcomes from New Review
A recent systematic review examined highly purified cannabidiol epilepsy treatment focusing on nonseizure outcomes such as cognition, behavior, and quality of life. The evidence, mainly observational, suggests potential benefits but remains inconclusive…
Daily Cannabis Use Surpasses Cigarettes and Alcohol: Trend Data Explained
Cannabis-only use trends 2025 reveal a significant shift as daily cannabis use surpasses cigarette and alcohol use among US adults. This peer-reviewed data highlights important considerations for clinical screening and counseling in cannabis medicine.…
Nabiximols for MS: What a New Meta-Analysis Shows Beyond Spasticity
nabiximols multiple sclerosis: A June 25, 2026 meta-analysis pooling 2,949 multiple sclerosis patients found nabiximols linked to significant improvement in bladder function, sleep disruption, spasm quality, and gait beyond its approved spasticity use.…
Can a Text-Message Intervention Reduce Cannabis-Impaired Driving? A New Randomized Trial
Cannabis-impaired driving text intervention trial: personalized feedback reduced self-reported driving after cannabis use in 149 emerging adults. The randomized study followed participants for three and six months. It did not measure objective…
How Diet and Gut Microbiota Influence the Endocannabinoid System
A July 2026 mechanistic review explains the dietary impact on endocannabinoid system by detailing how fatty acids and gut microbiota jointly regulate the endocannabinoidome. This review clarifies the biological mechanisms without clinical treatment…
Blog: What Cannabis Safety in Hospice Care Requires
Cannabis safety in hospice care requires more than choosing a product or pursuing symptom relief. Evidence for pain, appetite, sleep, nausea, and quality of life varies by formulation and remains limited for many end-of-life outcomes. This guide explains…
Does Low-Dose CBD Cause Psychoactive Effects? Findings from a Dose-Dependent Trial
A recent randomized trial investigated dose-dependent side effects cannabinoids by testing oral CBD doses from 20 to 200 mg. The study found only the 200 mg dose produced a small but significant pleasant drug effect, while lower doses did not differ from…