A.J. Herrington is a freelance writer covering cannabis and hemp news, business and culture from his home base in California, where weed has been legal recreationally since 2016 and for medicinal purposes since 1995. An avid cannabis enthusiast, he has been a home grower for nearly a decade. He has covered cannabis since 2017 for national outlets including Forbes and High Times.
State regulators in Illinois have approved 37 new medical cannabis dispensary licenses, giving patients new options for obtaining their medicine of choice.
The study, which was published this month in the Journal of Eating Disorders, determined that cannabis use appears to have a “positive outcome” for individuals affected by the conditions.
Cannabis may be an effective treatment for restless leg syndrome, according to the findings of a systematic review of existing studies conducted by researchers at All India Institute of Medical Sciences. “Cannabinoids—particularly CBD—may hold therapeutic promise in RLS through multi-system neurobiological effects,” the authors of the study wrote, Marijuana Moment reported. The researchers conducted a […]
Drinking cannabis beverages can help people reduce their alcohol intake and improve sleep and mood, according to the results of a new study conducted by research firm MoreBetter.
The DEA and prohibitionists have filed their final briefs in the hearing to consider a proposal to reclassify cannabis under federal drug laws, while regulators in Georgia say rescheduling the plant opens a pathway to home delivery of medical cannabis by the postal service and other carriers.
A THC medication reduced nightmares among individuals with post-traumatic stress disorder, according to the findings of a new study.
Nearly three dozen state attorneys general are urging Congress to keep a scheduled prohibition on intoxicating hemp products in place, even as some leaders in the Senate are moving to delay the ban.
The survey of cannabis consumers comes after several states and the federal government have approved bans on hemp THC products.
A newly reintroduced federal cannabis legalization bill aims to ease long‑standing barriers to research while establishing a comprehensive regulatory framework for the nation’s emerging industry.
Cannabis delivery allows patients to get their medication without leaving their house, but how does it work?
Dementia patients using a THC/CBD oral cannabinoid formulation showed a significant reduction in agitation, according to the findings of a new study.
People who do not respond to traditional therapies for chronic lower back pain showed “statistically robust improvements” when they began using medical cannabis.
Government attorneys previewed their case, saying drug experts would testify that cannabis is safer than alcohol and opioids.
Medical cannabis associated with significant improvements in enjoyment of life, general activity, and physical wellbeing among chronic pain patients.
Researchers found a "statistically significant" effect of medical cannabis laws in reducing health-related workplace absenteeism.
SCOTUS ruled cannabis consumers cannot be prosecuted for possessing a firearm, affirming the Second Amendment rights of most cannabis users.
Medical cannabis extracts can “meaningfully” improve symptoms associated with cancer, such as anxiety, pain, and sleep problems, according to a new study.
Despite growing acceptance and spreading legalization, many doctors are still apprehensive to talk about cannabis. Here's why.
