Teen Marijuana Use Not Harmful?
Using marijuana during adolescence does not appear to increase the risk for later physical or mental health issues such as depression, psychotic symptoms or asthma, according to a new study, which flies in the face of some prior research. “What we found was a little surprising,” lead researcher Jordan Bechtold, PhD, a psychology research fellow […]
Gov. Jerry Brown signs law targeting illegal marijuana grows
Gov. Jerry Brown on Friday signed into law a measure allowing steep civil fines against marijuana farms that damage the environment by dumping wastewater and chemicals, removing trees and killing wild animals. The measure, one of 16 bills signed by the governor Friday, is meant to expand the powers of the state Department of Fish and […]
Inhaled cannabis reduces pain in diabetic peripheral neuropathy
Inhaled cannabis can alleviate some of the painful symptoms of diabetic peripheral neuropathy, according to research in The Journal of Pain. In a randomized, double blind, placebo-controlled crossover study of adults with painful diabetic peripheral neuropathy, researchers found a dose-dependent reduction in both spontaneous and evoked pain with inhaled cannabis, but a more consistent reduction […]
California tax officials float state-run bank for marijuana industry
With legalized recreational marijuana possibly on the horizon in California, tax board officials signaled their interest Friday in forming a state-run bank that would allow pot-industry operators to transition from what has traditionally been a cash business. Access to financial institutions is difficult given the federal prohibition on the drug. Read more »