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THC levels in body are “unreliable” indicators of driving impairment

By |2026-02-28T03:02:26+00:0028 February 2026|

New research challenges the use of biological testing to detect cannabis-related driving impairment, finding that THC concentrations in blood, saliva and breath show weak or non-existent correlations with actual driving performance. This story first appeared on leafie, view here Author: Liam O'Dowd

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Cannabis use in adolescence linked with risk of psychotic and bipolar disorders, major study finds

By |2026-02-28T03:02:22+00:0028 February 2026|

A large-scale study has found that teenagers who use cannabis go on to have more than double the risk of developing serious mental health conditions in early adulthood. This story first appeared on leafie, view here Author: Kevin Dinneen

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“Mother of Cannabinoids”: The Rising Potential of CBG and CBG-A

By |2026-02-28T03:02:06+00:0028 February 2026|

As cannabis research continues to progress, increasing attention is being given to two promising compounds, cannabigerol (CBG) and its precursor, cannabigerolic acid (CBG-A). Often overshadowed by the more widely recognised cannabinoids THC and CBD, these non-psychoactive compounds are now being explored for their therapeutic potential. Broughton, [...]

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Building Inside Maryland’s Limited License Cannabis Market

By |2026-02-28T03:01:54+00:0028 February 2026|

Maryland launched its medical cannabis program in 2018 and transitioned to adult use in 2024 as a limited-license state. Currently, there are 108 active dispensaries, with additional operators expected to come online following a March 2024 lottery that awarded conditional licenses to social equity entrepreneurs. However, [...]

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