Using medical or recreational marijuana doesn’t work to reduce the symptoms of many mental health conditions, according to two new analyzes of current gold-standard research. Medical marijuana includes products with cannabidiol, or CBD, and delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol, or THC, the part of the plant that produces euphoria. “We haven’t found evidence that any form of cannabis is … Read more
For families who have loved ones struggling with mental illness or addiction linked to heavy cannabis use, the warning signs can be painfully clear. But new data suggests that many Massachusetts residents still don’t recognize the potential mental health risks associated with regular marijuana use. A survey released Friday by the Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission … Read more
In a rare move, the Colorado Capital Development Committee unanimously recommended that another legislative committee reject a bill that asked voters to approve a higher excise tax on alcohol and marijuana to fund a new mental health hospital in Aurora. Sponsored by Rep. Bob Marshall, D-Highlands Ranch, and Sen. Judy Amabile, D-Boulder, House Bill 1301 … Read more