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Chicago’s United Center to offer cannabis drinks – could other arenas follow?

Drinks to be sold at concerts under federal legislation but attenders may have to wait to imbibe at sporting events

The Guardian - US

No, cannabis doesn't cause schizophrenia

These types of studies aren't intended to imply causation, yet they are often interpreted as such

Salon

Cannabis can help some people – but not everyone – sleep

Study explains THC can help young adults with depression or anxiety but otherwise could worsen sleep problems

The Guardian - US

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Supreme court’s Chevron decision adds ambiguity to cannabis law: ‘It’s a mess’

Decision that weakened power of government regulatory agencies sows confusion to already chaotic cannabis law

The Guardian - US

Cannabis medications could be eligible for FDA approval under proposed DEA rules

For the first time, cannabis plant would drastically shift federal legal status from narcotic to regulated medication

The Guardian - US

Cannabis will likely soon be legally classified as medicine. But medicine for what?

Experts say the DEA’s rescheduling of cannabis as a medication will be ‘a little bit incoherent’

The Guardian - US

Does cannabis harm the environment?

While legal marijuana production can harm the environment, it's better than the unregulated drug war

Salon

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California sober: what does it mean and is it good for you?

Weed is becoming more mainstream, with more people exclusively using cannabis products – here’s what you need to know about being ‘California sober’

The Guardian - US

An Overdose Antidote Is Coming to a Drug Store Near You: “Be Ready To Save a Life”

On Wednesday, the FDA approved Narcan for over-the-counter use in the form of a nasal spray, previously available only by prescription.

Inverse

The science of relapsing — and recovery

A relapse isn't the end of the world, experts say. Here's why, and what you can do to pick yourself up

Salon

THC-infused candy tempting to kids

Tempted by colorful THC-infused candies and chocolates, more children are accidentally getting high

Salon

Why does weed keep some people skinny?

CBD and THCV are drugs in cannabis that might help with obesity and diabetes, but some products are buyer beware

Salon

On being "California sober"

Abstaining from alcohol while indulging in cannabis is getting trendier. Here's why

Salon

Does cannabis smoke cause more lung damage than tobacco smoke? A researcher reveals the truth

Flaws in a viral study have some calling for its retraction.

Inverse

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Indica vs. sativa: A cannabis expert explains whether these two products are actually different

Here’s why we associate distinctive effects with indica and sativa, how that changed over time, and how we should think about the labels.

Salon

This ain’t your grandpa’s weed

As marijuana products get stronger, experts and policy-makers grapple with safety and health questions

Salon

Does pot really make your memory worse?

The idea that pot affects short-term memory is a stoner trope. Here's what we know about cannabis and memory

Tribune News Service

Hemp-derived delta-8 skirts marijuana laws and raises health concerns

Suzan Kennedy has smoked marijuana, and says her Wisconsin roots mean she can handle booze, so she was not concerned earlier this year when a bartender in St. Paul, Minnesota, described a cocktail with the cannabinoid delta-8 THC as “a little bit potent.”

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Benzinga

What Is 'Clean Weed' And Why Is Everyone Talking About It?

This article was originally published on The Fresh Toast and appears here with permission. “Clean weed” is becoming more popular on the West Coast. But is it better than regular weed?

Benzinga

Harvard Dr. Peter Grinspoon On Oxycodone And Cannabis For Harm Reduction: 'By Combining Opioids And Cannabis The Doses Can Stay Low'

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Benzinga

Why The Cannabis Community Needs To Avoid Spreading Misinformation

This article was originally published on Goldleaf and appears here with permission.

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