The AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety recently released the results of two separate studies designed to analyze the thoughts and perceptions of marijuana consumers when it comes to driving while stoned, while the second was to help craft a campaign to help prevent these behaviors. According to Dr. David Yang, the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety’s president and executive director: “Understanding what motivates cannabis consumers to drive under the influence can be helpful in developing effective safety strategies.”

Cannabis terpenes are the compounds responsible for the aromatic profile of each strain; they are located in the plant trichomes. Not only do they contribute to each strain’s unique flavor and odor, but they also have valuable therapeutic and medicinal benefits. There are around 150 kinds of terpenes known today, though in the entire plant world, there are known to be some 20,000 terpenes.

According to a recent article in Marijuana Moment, scientists found that CBG could even have potential benefits for treating cancer, pain, and inflammatory conditions.  Through a review of studies, researchers from China and the United States worked together to review the effects of the cannabinoid, as well as its impacts on the body.

But the rise of psychedelic use has brought about promise for those struggling with mental health problems, and their families. No other medication can induce psychological and neurobiological changes the way psychedelics can, thereby improving cognitive function and emotional processing. Psychedelics activate serotonin receptors, enhance neuroplasticity, and disrupt the default mode networks that cause rigid thinking and worsen depression. Because of this, psychedelics are considered a revolutionary treatment for severe mental health conditions that are resistant to treatment.

That said, the dangers of drinking alcohol begin to creep up as you get older. Even a few drinks can pose serious health risks, so if you’re approaching 50 and still drinking, it’s time for you to reconsider the substances you use to unwind.

But recently, a new way to consume marijuana has had some people talking: cannabis dissolvables! You might have heard about them as dissolvable cannabis powder or THC powder; these revolutionary powders are manufactured with cannabinoids and designed to be mixed into your food or drink. Upon consumption, you can enjoy the effects of cannabis within minutes.

Occasionally, a study on cannabis and schizophrenia or psychosis makes its way to the internet and becomes viral for a few weeks. It gets republished and circulated across numerous news channels and social media sites, spreading often unnecessarily alarming news and fear-mongering.

The proposal to exclude medical marijuana from workers’ compensation coverage in California raises important concerns about the impact on injured workers, employers, and the healthcare system as a whole. While the proposal’s proponents argue that it would reduce costs and align with federal law, the medical community and cannabis advocates warn that it would deny injured workers access to a safer, alternative treatment for chronic pain and other work-related health issues.

While there are many studies showing potential and promise for using various compounds in cannabis for the treatment of dementia, research is still limited and most studies feature small sample sizes. That said, cannabis has certainly proven to be safe so far, but families of the affected patients are encouraged to seek consultations with medical professionals before using cannabis as a treatment option for dementia.

Whether for skin wounds, ulcers, skin cancer, or pain, topical delivery of cannabinoids is an excellent way to benefit from its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. After all, the skin is well-known for its abundance of cannabinoid receptors, both CB1 and CB2. These are particularly found in skin cells including the sebaceous glands, keratinocytes, and even various sensory neurons.