History/Discovery
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High-intensity exercise and cannabis cravings
Rationale: Cannabis is widely used, with about 10–30% of regular users develop cannabis use disorder (CUD), a condition associated with problems involving memory, mood, anxiety, and motivation. Research has also…
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Doctor-recommended cannabis use in the era of legalization
Rationale: 40 U.S. states have made cannabis medically legal, in 24 of which it is recreationally legal. California was one of the first states to do both. Scientists wanted to…
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Are there medications to help stop smoking weed?
Rationale: Cannabis dependence is a growing public health concern as there is currently no effective pharmacotherapy. There are some psychotherapies available, but many participants do not achieve abstinence. Dronabinol is…
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Are “budtenders” reliable sources of cannabis advice?
Rationale: Increases in cannabis access have led to rising rates of prenatal cannabis use, despite evidence of negative outcomes. Budtenders, those who work at cannabis retailers, may influence women’s decisions…
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Is cannabis use linked to psychiatric conditions?
In this study, users who started using in order to cope with feelings of anxiety or depression used about 40% more per week than average. Their anxiety and depression also…
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Can cannabis help treat mental health conditions?
Prescriptions for antidepressants went up with rising cannabis access.