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Federal report: Youth cannabis consumption remained steady after states enacted legalization

Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial June 15, 2021

Youth cannabis consumption remains stable, in spite of the fact that the plant is becoming more widely accessible across the United States. This is according to a federal government-funded annual survey,...

https://lincolncityhomepage.com/youth-marijuana-use-prevention-campaign/

Study: “No evidence” exists to prove connection between medical cannabis legalization and increased youth consumption

Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial April 29, 2021

Contrary to common misconception, medical cannabis laws and the rapid formation of the ever-expanding dispensary scene is not linked to an increase in youth cannabis consumption. This is based on recent...

https://www.webmd.com/mental-health/ss/slideshow-marijuana-body-effects

CDC report: Less teens are being admitted for cannabis addiction

Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial November 30, 2020

A new report published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has demonstrated a noticeable reduction in teen admission rates for cannabis use disorder treatment. The findings have emerged...

Study shows cannabis could provide pain-related mood relief in patients with sickle cell disease

Study shows cannabis could provide pain-related mood relief in patients with sickle cell disease

Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial August 12, 2020

Researchers investigating the potential of using cannabis for sickle cell disease has hypothesized that the green plant may enhance mood among and reduce chronic pain among patients who are suffering from...

https://nypost.com/2019/09/27/hydrogen-cyanide-found-in-thc-vaping-cartridges-report/

Study: Fewer vaping-related lung injuries occur in legal recreational cannabis states

Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial April 20, 2020

The past year-and-a-half have been somewhat treacherous in terms of public health concerns; a vape-lung crisis erupted in August 2019 and now, a lung-attacking coronavirus (COVID-19) has claimed thousands...

https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/924964

Deadly coronavirus in China could have repercussions for the cannabis industry

Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial February 17, 2020

A respiratory illness called "Coronavirus (COVID-19)" has proliferated throughout China's Hubei province of Wuhan; spreading across 25 countries and infecting 37,558 people as of February 9, 2020. The...

https://hightimes.com/news/indiana-finally-legalize-cbd-oil/

New bill introduced by Washington state lawmakers would outlaw the majority of cannabis concentrates

Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial January 27, 2020

A group of lawmakers in Washington state are unhappy with the currently-permitted THC limits for cannabis concentrates. Amidst concerns that cannabis is associated with an increased risk for psychosis,...

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The black market for cannabis is overshadowing the legal market in North America

Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial December 21, 2019

North America's legal cannabis market is undoubtedly thriving, but so is the black market. New Frontier Data – an independent analytics company specializing in the cannabis sector – thinks that illegally-operating...

https://www.foxnews.com/health/vitamin-e-acetate-lung-illnesses-vaping

Illegally-sold cannabis vape cartridges test positive for toxic chemical

Officials worry that the discovered chemical may be an underlying cause for the common symptoms experienced by vape-lung victims, including chest pain, shortness of breath and chronic cough
Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial October 15, 2019

A cannabis testing facility in California has detected hydrogen cyanide in black market-sold cartridges. The news, which was first reported by NBC News, has surfaced amidst the vape-lung crisis that...

CBD industry gets a boost from government-funded research, but THC studies won’t be considered

CBD industry gets a boost from government-funded research, but THC studies won’t be considered

Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial October 14, 2019

An impressive $3 million will be invested into CBD research, following the approval of a grant by the U.S. National Institutes of Health (NIH). The money will be funneled into numerous studies exploring...

https://greencamp.com/marijuana-for-insomnia/

These three studies support the idea of using CBD for a better night’s sleep

Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial August 30, 2019

Did you know that one in three adults don't get adequate sleep every night? This is according to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), which recommends a minimum of seven hours of shuteye every 24 hours. Thankfully...

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Researchers say it’s healthier to vape dried bud, as opposed to extracted oils

The professor says that, while long-term research is currently unavailable, vaping is not entirely harmless
Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial June 27, 2019

Contrary to popular belief, smoking dried cannabis flower could be healthier for consumers than vaping the plant's potent oils. This is according to a professor at the Canadian University of Waterloo School...

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