Recreational Marijuana Access Reduces Demand for Prescription Drugs
This study is among the first to examine the impact of legal cannabis use on a range of prescription drug use
Cannabis
Are E-Cigarettes a “Gateway” to Cannabis Use among Adolescents?
Mental health status significantly affects whether adolescents who use e-cigarettes will begin using cannabis
Recreational Cannabis Companies Use Marketing That Appeals to Adolescents
Regulations do still seem to have an impact on the sharing of restricted content, however
New Aspergillus qPCR Detection Kit Expedites Testing with Accuracy
The new detection kit provides rapid results for labs testing for Aspergillus in cannabis
Marijuana Users’ Risk of Complication Doubles after Rare Type of Stroke
After an aSAH stroke, the risk of deadly complications is twice as high in marijuana users
Cannabis: Enormous Therapeutic Potential but Reliable Studies Still Lacking
Cannabis has very specific uses and we need a number of scientific, evidence-based clinical trials on this subject
Recent Cannabis Use Linked to Extremes of Nightly Sleep Duration
Pattern even more pronounced among heavy users (20 out of preceding 30 days)
Why Cannabis Smells Skunky
Researchers analyzed flowers from 13 cannabis cultivars and discovered a new family of prenylated volatile sulfur compounds
Keys to Successfully Certifying Your Cannabis or Hemp Testing Lab
Current challenges to lab certification in the US, how to overcome these issues, and future outlook for the cannabis/hemp testing industry
Proficiency Testing for Cannabis & Hemp Labs
An overview of PT, key benefits, how to prepare, and recent trends
Setting Up and Running a Cannabis Testing Lab: Key Points to Consider
Defining operational goals, sourcing lab equipment and testing supplies, and putting the proper people and processes in place
Recent Trends in Cannabis and Hemp Testing
Navigating issues in regulations and standards, testing accuracy, setting up and running a cannabis testing lab, and certification
Determination of Heavy Metals in Cannabis and Hemp Products
AOAC has granted first action approval for an accurate, standardized analytical method for heavy metal testing in cannabis
Facing Key Challenges in the Cannabis Testing Industry
Susan Audino, PhD, discusses opportunities for growth and improvement among cannabis testing laboratories in this Q&A with managing editor Lauren Everett
Multi-Ton Processing of Full Spectrum Cannabis Oil for THC Remediation
Capacity to perform THC remediation on several tons of full spectrum cannabis oil per year
Smartphone Sensor Data Has Potential to Detect Cannabis Intoxication
Report demonstrates how phone sensor data, such as GPS, can be used to detect cannabis intoxication in young adults
Illegal Cannabis Farms Infringe on Crucial Habitat for Birds and Mammals
Overlap between predicted cannabis cultivation sites and suitable habitat for species of conservation concern
Teens Who Use Cannabis Frequently More Likely to Have Premature Babies
This study used a prospective cohort to explore associations between preconception substance use and birth outcomes
Cancer Patients Use Less Marijuana than General Public
Study shows that between 2013-2018, as many states were legalizing recreational marijuana, cancer patients continued to abstain in large numbers
Homogenizers
Helpful tips for choosing the best homogenizer for your laboratory and applications