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Cannabis Tied to Brain Changes in At-Risk Young Adults

Cannabis Tied to Brain Changes in At-Risk Young Adults

By Cannabis Risk Manager Staff / November 21, 2024 /

Cannabis Use Worsens Brain Connectivity Deficits in Young Adults at Risk of Psychosis, Study Finds A groundbreaking study by researchers at McGill University has unveiled new insights into the link…

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Study: Cannabis Use Linked to Genotoxicity, Health Impacts

Study: Cannabis Use Linked to Genotoxicity, Health Impacts

By Cannabis Risk Manager Staff / November 19, 2024 /

Cannabis-Induced Genotoxicity: A Growing Public Health Concern A recent study published in Addiction Biology sheds light on the mechanisms underlying cannabis-induced mitochondrial stress, micronuclear formation, and genotoxic damage, as well…

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New Cannabis Research Institute Launched by Gov. Pritzker

New Cannabis Research Institute Launched by Gov. Pritzker

By Cannabis Risk Manager Staff / November 19, 2024 /

Illinois Launches Cannabis Research Institute to Lead Industry Innovation The State of Illinois, in collaboration with the City of Chicago, has officially launched the Cannabis Research Institute (CRI). The new…

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Does Daytime Cannabis Help After Poor Sleep?

Does Daytime Cannabis Help After Poor Sleep?

By Cannabis Risk Manager Staff / November 18, 2024 /

Daytime Cannabis Use Can Improve Sleep Quality Sleep is a vital component of overall health, yet a significant portion of the population struggles with it. Insomnia, whether occasional or chronic,…

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Study Finds Cannabis Use Doesn’t Cause Later IQ Decline

Study Finds Cannabis Use Doesn’t Cause Later IQ Decline

By Cannabis Risk Manager Staff / November 15, 2024 /

Study Finds No Link Between Lifetime Cannabis Use and Cognitive Decline Longstanding assumptions that cannabis use contributes to cognitive decline are being challenged by new research. A recent longitudinal study,…

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YouGov: Majority of Women Open to Cannabis for Health Benefits

YouGov: Majority of Women Open to Cannabis for Health Benefits

By Cannabis Risk Manager Staff / November 14, 2024 /

The majority of women surveyed by YouGov indicated they would try cannabis if it offered specific health benefits, with the largest share (16%) showing interest in cannabis products that could…

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THC and Sleep: New Study Uncovers Both Benefits and Risks

THC and Sleep: New Study Uncovers Both Benefits and Risks

By Cannabis Risk Manager Staff / November 12, 2024 /

New Study Reveals THC’s Dual Effect on Sleep: Benefits for Some, Risks for Others Cannabis use has long been associated with improved sleep for insomniacs, but recent research highlights a…

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What Medical Cannabis Operations Could Bring to Florence, Union

What Medical Cannabis Operations Could Bring to Florence, Union

By Cannabis Risk Manager Staff / November 8, 2024 /

Medical Cannabis Legalization in Kentucky Prompts Cities to Finalize Regulations Starting January 1, 2025, medical cannabis will be officially legal for sale and consumption in Kentucky, a significant shift for…

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The Dangers of Illegal Cannabis for Consumers and Public Health

The Dangers of Illegal Cannabis for Consumers and Public Health

By Cannabis Risk Manager Staff / November 5, 2024 /

Concerns Rise Over Safety of Unregulated Cannabis in Washington, D.C. In Washington, D.C., the booming cannabis market has brought new opportunities and benefits to residents, but recent incidents have raised…

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FDA Educates Healthcare Pros on Cannabis and Cannabinoids

FDA Educates Healthcare Pros on Cannabis and Cannabinoids

By Cannabis Risk Manager Staff / November 1, 2024 /

FDA Hosts Cannabis Webinar, Discusses Hemp and Cannabis Differences Amid Federal Rescheduling Talks Federal officials from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted a webinar this week addressing key…

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Pizzeria Accidentally Sells THC-Laced Pizza: Here’s How

Pizzeria Accidentally Sells THC-Laced Pizza: Here’s How

By Cannabis Risk Manager Staff / October 31, 2024 /

Wisconsin Pizza Shop Apologizes After Accidentally Selling THC-Infused Pizzas Stoughton, Wisconsin — Patrons of Famous Yeti’s Pizza were stunned this week when the local pizza shop issued an apology for…

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Nebraska Medical Cannabis Initiatives on Trial Amid Early Voting

Nebraska Medical Cannabis Initiatives on Trial Amid Early Voting

By Cannabis Risk Manager Staff / October 30, 2024 /

Nebraska Medical Cannabis Legalization Campaign Faces Last-Minute Court Challenge Amid Early Voting Opening arguments began Tuesday in a last-minute legal challenge to Nebraska’s medical marijuana (MMJ) legalization campaign, as voters…

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