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"Heavy drinking, but not cannabis use or other drug use, appears to be associated with elevated pregnancy risk among those who most desire to avoid pregnancy," researchers concluded.The post Analysis: Alcohol Use, but Not Cannabis, Associated With Elevated Risk of Unwanted Pregnancies appeared first on NORML. Go to the article

"The findings support the use of topical CBD as a well-tolerated, non-invasive adjunct in the multimodal management of temporomandibular disorders," investigators determined.The post Clinical Trial: CBD-Infused Gel Improves Sleep Quality, Reduces Migraine-Related Disability in Patients With Bruxism-Associated Pain appeared first on NORML. Go to the article

Specifically, the patient required "three rescue doses of morphine" when naloxone was administered alone, but he needed only "a single rescue dose" when cannabis use preceded naloxone treatment.The post Case Report: Vaporized Cannabis Reduces Severity of Opioid Withdrawal Symptoms appeared first on NORML. Go to the article

"These findings suggest that cannabidiol may benefit blood pressure control, specifically with prolonged use in hypertensive patients," the study's authors concluded.The post Review: CBD Dosing Reduces Systolic Blood Pressure appeared first on NORML. Go to the article

"The introduction of recreational cannabis dispensaries did not lead to a significant rise in motor vehicle accident rates statewide or at the local level near cannabis dispensaries," investigators concluded.The post Analysis: Marijuana Retailers Not Associated With Increased Prevalence of Motor Vehicle Accidents appeared first on NORML. Go to the article

Researchers concluded, “These findings indicate that the introduction of cannabinoids can produce useful reductions in opioid consumption in real-world settings.”The post Study: Pain Patients Reduce Their Opioid Use Following Adjunctive Use of Medical Cannabis appeared first on NORML. Go to the article

Consistent with prior research, scientists identified "no association between cumulative lifetime use of cannabis and incidents [of] hypertension."The post Study: Lifetime Cannabis Use Not Associated with Increased Risk of Hypertension appeared first on NORML. Go to the article

Investigators reported no increases in either youth use or the percentage of adults with so-called 'cannabis use disorder' following legalization.The post Analysis: No Rise in Teen Cannabis Use Following Legalization appeared first on NORML. Go to the article

Consistent with prior studies, patients drove at slower speeds and increased the distance between their vehicle and the vehicles in front of them following THC dosing.The post Study: Patients Engage in Compensatory Driving Behaviors Following Ingestion of THC Extracts appeared first on NORML. Go to the article

CBD mitigated alcohol intake, prevented alcohol-induced damage to the brain, and attenuated relapse-like behaviors.The post Preclinical Study: CBD Dosing Mitigates Cravings for Alcohol appeared first on NORML. Go to the article

"These findings demonstrate a consistent and substantial transition to legal retail sources in Canada over the first 5 years of legalization."The post Canada: Nearly Eight in Ten Consumers Say They Obtain Cannabis Exclusively From Legal Markets appeared first on NORML. Go to the article

"Ten years after that first dispensary opens, death rates in cannabis counties are, on average, about 30 percent lower than death rates in counties without a dispensary," the analysis found.The post Analysis: Cannabis Dispensary Openings Associated With Fewer Opioid Deaths appeared first on NORML. Go to the article

While the President acknowledged hearing "great things" about cannabis' medical utility, he also said that he's heard "bad things having to do with just about everything else [about marijuana]."The post Trump Says Cannabis Rescheduling Decision Is Forthcoming appeared first on NORML. Go to the article

Consistent with prior studies, patients drove at slower speeds and increased the distance between their vehicle and the vehicles in front of them following THC dosing.The post Study: Patients Engage in Compensatory Driving Behaviors Following Ingestion of THC Extracts appeared first on NORML. Go to the article

Cannabis may play a role in the maintenance therapy of opiate-dependent individuals with comorbid anxiety and sleep disorders, investigators concluded.The post Study: Medical Cannabis Associated With Health-Related Quality of Life Improvements, Reduced Opioid Use Among Patients With Substance Use Disorders appeared first on NORML. Go to the article

Members of Congress must still reconcile the language of the two bills, a process that will likely take place in conference committee later this year.The post Federal: Language Facilitating Medical Cannabis Access for Veterans Included in Senate, House Versions of Military Spending Bill appeared first on NORML. Go to the article

"Compared with those with no history of cannabis use, participants with current regular cannabis use were not at higher risk of chronic kidney disease," researchers concluded.The post Analysis: Cannabis Use Not Associated with Elevated Risk of Kidney Disease appeared first on NORML. Go to the article