A Surprising Treatment for Chronic Lower Back Pain: Cannabis
It’s the leading cause of disability and one of the most costly health challenges of our time: chronic…
Australia’s medicinal cannabis situation leaves government in a bind
A few pharmacies around the country have been scrambling lately to replace a doctor who has been banned…
Varenicline helps young people quit nicotine vaping regardless of cannabis use
Adolescent and young adult nicotine vaping has become an urgent public health concern, as 2024 marked the first…
Cannabis-Induced ‘Scromiting’ Is on the Rise, Study Finds
As much fun and helpful as cannabis can be, every drug has its potential tradeoffs. Case in point,…
Genetic signals reveal why erectile dysfunction develops and who is most at risk
New genomic evidence unmasks the biological pathways driving erectile dysfunction, linking cardiometabolic disease and addiction traits to ED…
Cycling Frog’s 10mg THC Seltzers Are Here. Stronger, Bolder, and Ready for Dry JanuaryÂ
Weed drinks are having their moment, especially as more people realize cannabis may help them drink less alcohol.…
Industrial hemp crop trial gives new hope for Australian industry
Industrial hemp is one of the most diverse agricultural products on the market, with uses in food, clothing…
Two-time South Island Golden Gloves boxing champion Shannon Drake sanctioned over cannabis use
“Mr Drake incurred a three-month sanction, which ended on 30 October 2025. He is now eligible to return…
ACT ‘beginning to see change’ two years on from the introduction of drug decriminalisation laws
Tuesday marks two years since the ACT became the first Australian jurisdiction to decriminalise small amounts of illicit…
Global drug addiction mortality rates double despite fewer new cases
Despite fewer new addiction cases worldwide, a sweeping analysis finds drug-related deaths surging, exposing critical failures in global…
Australian doctors warn of ‘excessive’ medical weed prescriptions
“There is little, or no evidence base for many of the conditions for which it is being prescribed,…
Genes Linked to Cannabis Use Reveal Ties to Mental Health
Summary: Researchers analyzing data from over 130,000 participants have identified specific genes associated with cannabis use and its…