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New National Data on Americans’ Substance Use, Abuse
Marijuana is the most commonly used illicit substance in the United States, data from the National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH) show. The survey revealed that in 2022, cannabis increased in every age group — including those older than age 65. The annual NSDUH...
University of Minnesota launches Cannabis Research Center
The University of Minnesota School of Public Health launched a new Cannabis Research Center on Thursday. The center will conduct research aimed at assessing the health impacts of the state’s recent legalization of recreational cannabis for adults, and help inform...
New Study Reveals Oral CBD As Safe & Effective Opioid Alternative For Dental Pain
Research published this month in the Journal of Dental Research, scientists from Rutgers University and the University of Texas revealed that CBD, a cannabis compound, could offer a potent and safe alternative to opioids for managing acute dental pain. See the...
