Establishment of the Chicago Cannabis Research Institute to research the effects of marijuana and develop future policies
Chicago is making waves in the cannabis world with the opening of a new Cannabis Research Institute, designed to study the myriad effects and potential benefits of marijuana in dep
The 7 Most Important Cannabis Research Studies of 2023
In 2023, numerous new research results on the topic of cannabis were published. Below is a selection of some of the studies that caught my attention, with brief summaries of each.
New research sheds light on the history of cannabis use, including necromancy
A recent article published in the European Journal for Chemistry examines the historical uses of cannabis and its versatility. Entitled “From ancient Asian relics to the present:
Two amendments related to cannabis and psychedelic research have been added to the Defense Bill
The House Rules Committee recently approved two amendments related to cannabis and psychedelics on September 23, which will then be discussed in full. Days later, on September 27,
Research on fibromyalgia and cannabis
If you had to guess, how many people in the United States do you think live with fibromyalgia? According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), approximately four million Americ
UC Berkeley Announces Free Online Psychedelic Research Course
Last month, the university’s Center for the Science of Psychedelics launched a free online course called Psychedelics and the Mind. The start of the course represents a furth
Research confirms that serotonergic antidepressants such as SSRIs and SNRIs can decrease the effects of psilocybin
A new study published in the Journal of Psychopharmacology found that serotonergic antidepressants like SSRIs and SNRIs can decrease the effects of psilocybin, reports Psychedelic
AOC was “concerned” that Biden’s conservative marijuana views would derail bipartisan efforts to research psychedelics
AOC is doing what we love them most for: calling out the old Democrats. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, the New York Democratic representative, says she’s concerned that President
Mets owner Steve Cohen donates $5 million to support psychedelics research
The philanthropic group, led by New York Mets owner Steve Cohen and his wife Alexandra, donates millions of dollars to further research into psychedelic drugs. The Steven & Al
Kentucky allocates $42 million to psychedelic research
Kentucky will allocate tens of millions of dollars to support psychedelic research as part of its fight against opioid addiction, the state announced Wednesday. At a press conferen
The University of Kentucky Cannabis Research Center announces inaugural grants
A newly established center for cannabis research at the University of Kentucky announced its first grantees on Wednesday. The University of Kentucky Cannabis Center announced that
Switzerland continues to expand cannabis research trials
A cannabis trial in the Bern, Lucerne and Biel areas and another in Geneva were recently approved in Switzerland. According to a May 10 media release, the SCRIPT study (safer canna
How to conduct competitive research and analysis in the cannabis industry
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Psilocybin Research Approved in Arizona Appropriations Act Budget
Arizona senators voted on May 10 to pass a 2023-2024 general budget bill. The proposed budget includes a variety of funding proposals from the governor’s office, covering eve
GOP Senators Kill Veterans Cannabis Research Act
Republicans in the US Senate voted this week to block a bill that would have directed the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to research cannabis as a treatment for chronic pain a
Missouri House approves psilocybin research bill
The Missouri House of Representatives this week for the first time passed legislation directing the state to conduct research into the therapeutic potential of psilocybin, the prim
Center for Medical Cannabis Research opens at University of Utah
The University of Utah recently confirmed that it is beginning the early planning stages of building a medical cannabis research center. House Bill 230, passed by the House and Sen
Nevada lawmakers introduce Psilocybin, MDMA Research Bill
Two Democratic Nevada senators introduced legislation last week that would allow research into psilocybin, or psychedelic mushrooms, as well as MDMA, taking inspiration from states
Senate panel approves cannabis research bill
A US Senate panel last week approved a bill directing the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to research cannabis as a treatment for chronic pain and post-traumatic stress disorde
Yale announces new cannabis research center
One of the country’s most prestigious academic institutions will host a new research center dedicated to studying cannabis. The Yale School of Medicine this week announced th