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Registration open for the CMCR Medicinal Cannabis & Cannabinoid Science 2023 Symposium
The Center for Medicinal Cannabis Research (CMCR) is hosting a virtual, two-day symposium on October 12-13, 2023 highlighting the state of science in medicinal cannabis research. Whereas the majority of current research focuses on delta-9-THC and cannabidiol, the 2023...
Cannabis Use Disorder Is ‘Common’ Among Marijuana Users, Study Finds
More than one-fifth of people who use cannabis struggle with dependency or problematic use, according to a study published on Tuesday in The Journal of the American Medical Association Network Open. The research found that 21 percent of people in the study had some...
US health officials look to move marijuana to lower-risk drug category
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has recommended easing restrictions on marijuana, a department spokesperson said on Wednesday, following a review request from the Biden Administration last year. Marijuana is currently classified as a schedule I...
