UK study shows cannabis insomnia treatment improved sleep quality, anxiety, and quality of life in 124 patients over 18 months with minimal side effects.
OCM issues precautionary recall for select cannabis products tested by Keystone Lab – CBS 6 Albany
WHY IT MATTERS: Patients relying on tested and labeled cannabis products from New York dispensaries should check the OCM recall list to confirm their specific products are safe to use and return any flagged items to their point of purchase. CLINICAL OVERVIEW: Regulatory bodies like the New York State Office of Cannabis Management have the authority to issue precautionary recalls when questions arise about the accuracy or integrity of third-party laboratory testing, which serves as the primary safety checkpoint between cultivators and consumers. Cannabis testing laboratories are responsible for verifying potency, pesticide levels, heavy metals, residual solvents, and microbial contamination, and any uncertainty in those results can expose patients and consumers to unquantified risks.
Health department providing safe-storage marijuana bags in vending machines – WBAL-TV
WHY IT MATTERS: If cannabis is stored at home without child-resistant containers, even occasional or recreational adult use significantly increases the risk of accidental ingestion and emergency room visits for children in that household. CLINICAL OVERVIEW: Cannabis legalization for adults in Maryland has been accompanied by an unintended consequence seen across many states: increased accidental exposures in children and a rise in cannabis-related emergency visits among both pediatric and adult populations. Proper storage is one of the most evidence-supported harm reduction strategies available, as the majority of pediatric ingestions occur when cannabis products are left accessible in the home.