Cannabidiol, commonly referred to as CBD, has seen a surge in popularity over the recent years. This compound, which is derived from the cannabis plant, has sparked interest among consumers and researchers alike due to its potential therapeutic benefits and its...
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Why Some People Prefer CBD Over THC
Cannabis has been around for centuries, serving a myriad of purposes from medicinal to recreational. As the wave of cannabis legalization sweeps across different corners of the globe, a growing interest has emerged around two primary compounds found in the cannabis...
A beachside city became California’s legal cannabis capital. Not everyone is stoked
Santa Barbara voters hoped for an economic boost, but a coalition of schools, rich homeowners and the wine industry are no longer feeling the buzzAnyone driving north along the 101 freeway from Los Angeles will know they’ve arrived in Carpinteria by the smell. The...
‘This is a medicine’: the Australians prescribed cannabis but left fighting to keep their jobs
Some workers have been stood down while others face stigma or are hiding their use. But reform could be on the wayGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastWhen Zhia Zariko told her manager she had a legal prescription for medical...
Young people, pregnant women and drivers should avoid cannabis – study
Largest review of its kind says while cannabis-based medicines may help some people, drug is detrimental for othersTeenagers, young adults, pregnant women, drivers and mentally ill people should avoid cannabis, according to the largest ever health review of its...
Secondhand bong smoke worse than that from tobacco, study finds
The fine particulate matter in cannabis smoke from bongs is at least four times greater and more dangerous, experts saidA new study has found that secondhand cannabis smoke from bongs can be even more harmful than tobacco due to an increased concentration of fine...