Massive Study Shows Overwhelming Support for Federal Cannabis Reform Amid Culture Shift
A peer-reviewed study involving more than 40,000 public comments finds overwhelming support for the recent U.S. federal shift on cannabis.
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U.S. Moves Marijuana to Schedule III, Reshaping Research and the Cannabis Economy
The United States federal government reclassified state-licensed medical marijuana on Thursday, ending decades of policy that placed the drug in the same category as heroin and had long restricted its use in scientific research.
Brain Researchers Finally Know Why Cannabis Use Increases Appetite
Researchers at Washington State University and the University of Calgary recently published a study in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences showing that cannabis use led to a measurable increase in food intake among human participants, regardless of body weight, sex, or when they last ate.
Pairing THC With an Anti-Inflammatory Reduced Alzheimer’s Pathology in Mice
Scientists say combining a low-dose of THC with a common anti-inflammatory drug improved cognition and reduced Alzheimer’s-related brain changes in mice.
Could Cannabis Beverages Help Reduce Alchohol Consumption? New Survey Findings Say Its Possible
A recent survey found that cannabis-infused beverages may fit into a similar social context as alcohol, with participants reporting lower alcohol consumption after they began using cannabis drinks.
Ancient Cannabis Enzymes Reveal How THC and CBD First Evolved
A team of scientists has taken a closer look at the origins of cannabis chemistry by reconstructing enzymes from ancient plants.
Combining These Two Cannabis Compounds Reveals a Promising Tool in the Fight Against Ovarian Cancer
Ovarian cancer is among the most lethal gynecological cancers because it is often detected at an advanced stage and can be resistant to treatment options.
California Sober? Scientists Find Smoking Cannabis Reduces Alcohol Consumption in This Specific Situation
Scientists discover that the 'California Sober' approach of replacing alcohol consumption with cannabis is effective under certain conditions
Can You Trust Your Weed Dealer? New Study Finds Nearly Half of Cannabis Labels Overstate THC Potency
Colorado study reveals nearly half of Cannabis flower products exaggerate THC levels, raising concerns over labeling accuracy.
An Unexpected Discovery in Cannabis Science, Clues to Where Aliens Are Hiding, and Blasting Brain Cells with Lasers
This week, The Debrief reports on scientists breaking new ground across fields from neuroscience to space exploration and beyond.
Cannabis Waste Holds Rare Compounds With Medical Promise, New Research Reveals
Scientists at Stellenbosch University report the identification of flavoalkaloids, a previously unreported class of rare compounds in cannabis.
A Neolithic “House of the Dead,” Cannabis Cures for Insomnia, and a Solar Mystery is Finally Solved
This week, archaeologists excavating an enigmatic Neolithic site in central Turkey have uncovered a “House of the Dead” containing human remains, and much more.
New Research Finds Cannabis Improves Sleep Quality for Insomnia Sufferers, But There’s a Catch
A new study finds that Cannabis-based medicines may improve insomnia symptoms, but long-term benefits remain uncertain.
Pew Pew Pew!
This week on The Debrief Weekly Report...
This week on The Debrief Weekly Report...
On this week's episode of The Debrief Weekly Report, Kenna and Steph talk a new development in laser technology, and how light may be able to transform matter. Next, they take a hit on some cannabis news and a recent finding that illegal pot contains some really nefarious fungus. Lastly, they take a "voyage home" to find transparent wood?
Illicit Cannabis Products Contain Potentially Dangerous Fungal Toxins, New Research Reveals
New research out of Arizona State University reveals black-market cannabis products contain potentially dangerous levels of fungal toxins.
Teens Using Cannabis Report Increased Psychosis Symptoms
A recent study from Washington University in St. Louis sheds light on the complex relationship between adolescent cannabis use and psychosis.
High-Potency Cannabis Use May Have an Unexpected Effect on DNA and Psychosis
High-potency cannabis may cause changes to human DNA expression resulting in a user's first experience with psychosis.
Higher Yield? Scientists Believe They Have Finally Cracked the Code to Increased Cannabis Sativa Production
Researchers say they have cracked the genetic code for significantly increasing the number of flowers on a Cannabis sativa plant.
This Cannabis Extract Showed Reductions in Anxiety and “Statistically Significant” Improvements in Memory
Researchers studying this lesser-known cannabis extract report reduced feelings of anxiety and stress along with improvements in memory.
High Science: Researchers Figure out How Vaping Cannabis Gives You the Munchies
Researchers say they have figured out why vaping cannabis can trigger an increase in appetite often referred to as "the munchies."
Reefer Madness: New Research Reveals These Key Concerns About the Hidden Risks of Marijuana Use
New research is revealing why some scientists are concerned about the long-term effects of increased marijuana use.
Engage the Quantum Drive!
This week on The Debrief Weekly Report...
This week on The Debrief Weekly Report...
On today’s episode, guest co-host and Debrief veteran Kenna Hughes-Castleberry joins MJ Banias and Stephanie Gerk to talk about the resurgence of an ancient mystery, a new study that seems to prove cannabis improves empathy, and the historic launch of the first quantum drive into outer space.
Regular Cannabis Use Increases Feelings of Empathy, New Study Says
A new study involving questionnaires and brain scans claims that regular cannabis use increase feelings of empathy.
When You Experience Stress, Your Brain’s Cannabinoid System Gets You Stoned
New research reveals that the brain's cannabinoid system reacts to stress by releasing its own THC like substance to get you stoned.
Cannabis Use May Offer Wide-Ranging Benefits for Bipolar Disorder
According to new research, people suffering from the symptoms of Bipolar Disorder may see significant benefits from regular cannabis use.
What Are ‘Digital Drugs’ and Who is Using Them?
Researchers have found that people are increasingly using digital drugs for a wide range of reasons, including reported drug-like effects.
Is Secondhand Cannabis Smoke Dangerous?
New Research Highlights Possible Dangers Associated with Bongs and "Hot-Boxing"
New Research Highlights Possible Dangers Associated with Bongs and "Hot-Boxing"
Secondhand cannabis smoke, especially from bongs, contains high levels of carcinogens and particulate matter, according to new research.
Cannabis Shows Promising Results for Treating PTSD
A clinical trial conducted by Soroka University Medical Center has shown promising results in treating PTSD with cannabis.
Scientists Make Cannabis Without Growing the Plant
Technology May Also Help Feed and Medicate Future Space Colonists
Technology May Also Help Feed and Medicate Future Space Colonists
BioHarvest Sciences has announced the successful production of 22 pounds of fully viable cannabis biomass without actually growing the plant.
Tommy Chong & Chrissy Newton Get Rebelliously Curious
In the latest edition of Rebelliously Curious, Chrissy Newton sits down with comedy legend and cannabis culture icon Tommy Chong.
Using Cannabis During Pregnancy May Give Children Stress
“Hey mom, your pot smoking is LITERALLY stressing me out!”
“Hey mom, your pot smoking is LITERALLY stressing me out!”
According to a new study, moms who use cannabis during pregnancy may inadvertently predispose their unborn children to...