Many NC Candidates Support Medical Marijuana Legalization | Raleigh News & Observer
The North Carolina medical cannabis program is gaining political momentum as candidates across parties voice support. This program could provide legal access to cannabis therapies for patients with chronic pain, cancer, and epilepsy. Regulated access…
The Role of the Endocannabinoid System in Placebo Analgesia
The endocannabinoid system placebo analgesia plays a key role in mediating pain relief by combining expectation and cannabinoid signaling. This mechanism suggests that both pharmacological and psychological factors contribute to analgesia. Understanding…
“Mother of Cannabinoids”: The Rising Potential of CBG and CBG-A
Cannabigerol anxiety cognitive symptoms are gaining attention as potential targets for new cannabinoid therapies. Patients not responding to CBD or THC may find promise in CBG formulations. Clinical evidence is preliminary but growing in this area.
Study Links Prenatal Cannabis Exposure to Schizophrenia Risk
Emerging research on prenatal cannabis exposure schizophrenia risk reveals biological signatures in placental tissue linked to increased schizophrenia risk in offspring. The placenta mediates fetal neurodevelopment during critical brain formation…
How Prenatal THC Exposure Alters Placental Biology Linked to Schizophrenia
Emerging research highlights placental biology prenatal THC exposure as a key factor in early schizophrenia risk detection. These placental changes may influence fetal neurodevelopment through epigenetic and inflammatory pathways. Understanding placental…
Placental Gene Expression Changes From Prenatal Cannabis Exposure Indicate Schizophrenia Risk
Prenatal cannabis exposure placental gene expression changes may indicate increased schizophrenia risk in offspring. Emerging research shows epigenetic disruptions in placental tissue linked to neurodevelopmental pathways. This highlights the placenta's…
Daily Digest: Last 24 Hours: Adolescent Brain Risk, Harm Reduction Gaps, and the Policy Patchwork — February 26, 2026
This daily digest highlights harm reduction cannabis policy focusing on adolescent brain risk and the policy patchwork. It synthesizes 20 recent articles emphasizing clinical context and regulatory challenges. Harm reduction cannabis policy remains…
Tennessee Sisters Fear New Hemp Law Impact on CBD Oils Access
Full-spectrum CBD oils access is becoming harder due to new hemp laws. Patients with dystonia who rely on these oils for symptom relief face significant challenges. Regulatory changes threaten availability of hemp-derived cannabinoid products.
MS Senate Committee Approves Expanded Medical Cannabis Eligibility
The Mississippi medical cannabis program is expanding eligibility criteria to include more patients. This legislative change improves access for those with previously excluded conditions. However, hospital access for cannabis remains restricted, creating…
Understanding THC Effects on Youth Brain Development
The effects of THC on adolescent brain development are significant and distinct from adult exposure. Youth who dabble with THC face risks including altered mood regulation and cognitive function. Understanding these effects is crucial for parents and…