FDA finally advances cannabis research and regulations: Hires ex-NY cannabis policy regulator
Leafly PoliticsPublished on September 29, 2022This story was written by Nina Zdinjak and originally published on Benzinga.The FDA has appointed Norman Birenbaum to be its senior public health advisor on cannabis research and regulatory actions, reported Inside Health Policy.Why this mattersThis is the first time the FDA has hired a cannabis research and regulation advisor. The agency continues to struggle with regulations on marijuana-based products, including those containing […]
Is Regular Marijuana Use Linked With An Overactive Bladder?
The Fresh Toast Marijuana use is becoming increasingly common. And as more states legalize the plant for recreational and medicinal purposes, more and more people are confident in its medicinal strength. Still, due to how difficult it is to conduct proper research on the drug, there are a lot of things we don’t know about […]
How Many Milligrams Of THC Is Too Much?
The Fresh Toast Although we hear it time and time again, we often have to learn the hard way that there is truth in the phrase “having too much of a good thing.” This saying, while annoying when uttered by our worrying parents when we eat candy as children, can be painfully true when it […]
Microdosing Psychedelics
Project CBD Newsfeed We can barely agree on what it is, let alone what it does. Does a “microdose” of psilocybin or LSD have to be sub-perceptual? Should you microdose daily or intermittently? What about “stacking” small doses of psychedelics with other supplements? Does microdosing raise productivity and creativity, or reduce depression and anxiety? Is […]
Legal medical cannabis could reach Mississippi by end of October
Leafly Politics Published on September 28, 2022 (FilippoBacci/iStock) Patient advocates are preparing for a late 2022 launch with nearly 120 dispensaries licensed and ready to open. Medical cannabis patients in Mississippi could buy from state-licensed dispensaries as early as next month. So, what’s the timeline? Melvin Robinson, executive director of the Mississippi Cannabis Trade Association, […]
Edibles dosage chart: THC in milligrams and edible FAQ
Published on September 28, 2022 (Leafly) Edible forms of cannabis, including gummies, mints, brownies, cookies, tinctures, drinks, and other food products, are discreet and can produce long-lasting, safe effects. They’re great when consumed responsibly, and when you know how much you’re consuming. But edibles can lead you down an unpredictable path if you’re not careful, […]
