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Texas Judge Halts Hemp-Product Ban Amid Legal Challenge
politics20 hours ago

Texas Judge Halts Hemp-Product Ban Amid Legal Challenge

A Texas district judge issued a 14-day temporary restraining order delaying enforcement of new rules that would restrict hemp-derived products like smokable THCA flower, in a lawsuit arguing regulators overstepped their authority by bypassing lawmakers. The pause lets the broader case proceed as plaintiffs challenge a post-decarboxylation “total delta-9 THC” calculation; a hearing on a longer injunction is set for April 23. The suit also targets steep new licensing fees, while Texas moves forward with medical cannabis licensing expansion and public polls show Texans divided on cannabis policy.

via Marijuana Moment|
#cannabis#hemp#judiciary
Chronic cannabis use linked to thinner frontal brain region and reduced motivation, study finds
health11 days ago

Chronic cannabis use linked to thinner frontal brain region and reduced motivation, study finds

A study of 46 adults with long-term daily cannabis use (average about a decade; at least five years of daily use) found thinning of the right rostral middle frontal cortex on MRI, a region involved in planning and executive function. Researchers say such changes may be tied to reduced motivation and difficulty with complex tasks, but caution that causation isn’t proven and more research is needed to determine permanence or reversibility after stopping use.

via Daily Mail|
#brain#cannabis#executive-function
WA clinicians flag cannabis-related mental-health risks and training gaps
health11 days ago

WA clinicians flag cannabis-related mental-health risks and training gaps

A UW-led survey of 388 Washington clinicians (late 2024–early 2025) finds most view cannabis use as carrying mental-health risks, with 70% treating cannabis hyperemesis syndrome, 65% cannabis-use disorder, 63% anxiety, and 53% psychoses/hallucinations. Many respondents report only moderate knowledge about cannabis interactions and psychoses, and about 75% want more training on screening and managing cannabis-related health risks, highlighting the need for clearer treatment protocols amid provider shortages.

via KOMO|
#cannabis#cannabis-use-disorder#clinicians
Big Review Finds No Benefit of Medicinal Cannabis for Depression or Anxiety
health16 days ago

Big Review Finds No Benefit of Medicinal Cannabis for Depression or Anxiety

A Lancet meta-analysis of 54 randomized trials over 45 years found no solid evidence that medicinal cannabis improves anxiety, depression, or PTSD. While there are weak signals for some other conditions (epilepsy in certain forms, MS symptoms, and pain), the overall evidence quality is low. Potential harms include psychotic symptoms and increased risk of cannabis use disorder, and using cannabis could delay more effective treatments. The study also highlights regulatory concerns amid widespread medical cannabis use for mental-health symptoms.

via Money Talks News|
#anxiety#cannabis#depression
Large review finds medicinal cannabis rarely aids mental health and raises side-effect risk
health17 days ago

Large review finds medicinal cannabis rarely aids mental health and raises side-effect risk

A comprehensive analysis of 54 randomized trials (2,477 participants) finds medicinal cannabis provides little to no benefit for depression, anxiety, PTSD and other mental health disorders, while adverse effects are about 75% more likely. Some signals for cannabis use disorder, insomnia, Tourette’s, and autistic traits were noted but of low quality. The researchers caution against routine medicinal cannabis for mental health, noting it can delay proven treatments, and acknowledge cannabis has established benefits for epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, and certain types of pain.

via Fox News|
#adverse-effects#cannabis#health
Teen Cannabis Use Triggers Elevated Mental-Health Risks, Study Finds
health22 days ago

Teen Cannabis Use Triggers Elevated Mental-Health Risks, Study Finds

A Johns Hopkins-led study analyzing nearly 700,000 U.S. medical records finds teens with cannabis use disorder have higher risks of schizophrenia, recurrent major depression, and anxiety than peers with other substances, while adults with cannabis use disorder show lower relative psychiatric risk. The researchers propose that cannabis may accelerate onset of mental illness in vulnerable youths or reveal preexisting predispositions, but the results do not prove causation. The findings highlight age-dependent effects and caution against teen use of cannabis, especially high-potency varieties.

via Neuroscience News|
#adolescence#cannabis#health
Ohio hemp-ban repeal bid runs out of time for ballot qualification
politics23 days ago

Ohio hemp-ban repeal bid runs out of time for ballot qualification

An effort by Ohioans for Cannabis Choice to place a repeal of the state's intoxicating hemp ban on the ballot failed after organizers ran out of time to gather enough signatures—about 248,000 valid signatures across 44 counties were needed by the March 19 deadline. Senate Bill 56 already banned most intoxicating hemp, while Gov. Mike DeWine vetoed a beverage carve-out; supporters argue the outcome could hurt businesses and jobs, though organizers did not disclose how many signatures were collected. Ohio hasn’t seen a ballot override of a law since 2011.

via The Statehouse News Bureau|
#ballot#beverages#cannabis
Vaping Cannabis May Trigger Faster CHS Onset, Study Finds
health25 days ago

Vaping Cannabis May Trigger Faster CHS Onset, Study Finds

A study of cannabis hyperemesis syndrome (CHS) involving over 1,100 respondents found heavy daily use of THC-rich vape cartridges was linked to a faster onset of CHS symptoms, including the severe vomiting nicknamed “scromiting,” compared with smoking or edibles; researchers caution that the results show association, not causation, and CHS remains poorly understood with limited treatment options.

via New York Post|
#cannabis#chs#health
Recreational Drugs Linked to Higher Stroke Risk, New Analysis Finds
health27 days ago

Recreational Drugs Linked to Higher Stroke Risk, New Analysis Finds

A large analysis of medical data from over 100 million people links recreational drug use to a higher risk of stroke, with amphetamine users facing about a 122% increase, cocaine about 96%, and cannabis around 37%. In people under 55, amphetamine risk nearly triples and cocaine increases by about 97%, while cannabis rises roughly 14%. Mendelian randomization supports a causal link, likely via blood pressure spikes, vessel constriction, and clotting, though opioids showed no significant association. The findings underscore stroke risk from these substances and serve as a warning, not a guide to drug use.

via Futurism|
#amphetamine#cannabis#cocaine
Amphetamines May Triple Stroke Risk in Under-55s, Cambridge Study Finds
science1 month ago

Amphetamines May Triple Stroke Risk in Under-55s, Cambridge Study Finds

A Cambridge-led systematic review of eight studies and over 100 million individuals links recreational use of amphetamine, cocaine, and cannabis to higher stroke risk, with amphetamines showing the strongest association and under-55 users facing a nearly threefold increase. Cocaine also doubles risk, cannabis raises risk modestly (especially for ischemic stroke), while opioids show no clear link. Genetic analyses support a causal relationship for some stroke types, but many findings rely on self-reported data and can be influenced by confounding factors; results vary by age and stroke type, and further research is needed.

via ScienceAlert|
#amphetamines#cannabis#cocaine
CBD and CBG Could Cut Fatty Liver Risk and Cholesterol, Study Says
health1 month ago

CBD and CBG Could Cut Fatty Liver Risk and Cholesterol, Study Says

New research shows non-psychoactive cannabis compounds CBD and CBG can significantly reduce liver fat and cholesterol, improve liver energy metabolism, and restore cellular cleanup (lysosomal) function, offering a plant-based approach to MASLD, the world’s most common chronic liver disease. The study also found both compounds normalize blood sugar, with CBG showing stronger effects on fat reduction and insulin sensitivity; further research is needed to translate these findings into treatments.

via Good News Network|
#cannabis#cbd#cbg
Illicit drug use linked to sharp rise in stroke risk, especially among younger adults.
health1 month ago

Illicit drug use linked to sharp rise in stroke risk, especially among younger adults.

A large review of 32 studies with more than 100 million people links recreational drug use to substantially higher stroke risk: amphetamine use raises risk by about 122%, cocaine by 96%, and cannabis by 37%—with under-55s seeing an even bigger effect (amphetamines nearly triple; cocaine ~97%; cannabis about 14%). The analysis argues for a causal link supported by genetic data and notes mechanisms including blood‑pressure spikes, narrowed brain vessels, and accelerated atherosclerosis. The authors emphasize that most strokes are preventable through healthy lifestyle choices, despite rising global drug use.

via The Guardian|
#amphetamine#cannabis#cocaine
Cannabis Use in Later Life Not Tied to Dementia Risk or Cognitive Decline, Large Study Finds
health1 month ago

Cannabis Use in Later Life Not Tied to Dementia Risk or Cognitive Decline, Large Study Finds

A BMJ Mental Health study using data from UK Biobank and the US Million Veteran Program finds lifetime cannabis use in older adults is not linked to accelerated cognitive decline or higher dementia risk. Across hundreds of thousands of participants, cannabis users showed comparable or better cognitive performance and no increased dementia risk, reinforcing other recent findings that cannabis may not contribute to cognitive aging. The authors emphasize this as a major observational analysis on the topic, while NORML comments urge reframing stereotypes about cannabis use in aging populations.

via Miami's Community News|
#cannabis#cognitive-function#dementia