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Non-Opioid Painkiller Really Works

Two randomized controlled trials of a non-opioid painkiller show THC beats opioids in both pain relief and tolerability.

The Rise and Fall of THC Drinks

A couple of months ago, pundits were predicting that THC drinks would surpass the sales of beer. Then the hemp law loophole disappeared.

Assessing Recreational Marijuana Legalization in Massachusetts

Several publications provide assessments of recreational marijuana legalization in Massachusetts.

Congress Ends Shutdown By Shutting Down Hemp Law Loophole

Congress closes the hemp law loophole that allowed high-potency cannabis derivatives to be sold nationwide.

Genome-Wide Association Study Tells Us Almost Nothing About Cannabis Addiction

Genetic studies appear to prove that our genes have almost nothing to do with cannabis addiction.

No Impact of Cannabis Use on Inhibition Control or Attentional Bias

A new study from the University of Liverpool flips the script on cannabis use and brain functionality.