Cannabis Commonly Used as a Sleep Aid Among Young Adults

Nearly 1 in 5 young adults use cannabis to fall asleep, according to new findings in JAMA Pediatrics. The study of data from 1473 young adults aged between 19 and 30 years also found 7.2% of those surveyed reported drinking alcohol to induce...

<![CDATA[Using Brain Stimulation to Curb Cannabis Overuse in Multiple Sclerosis]]>

As cannabis use continues to rise among patients with multiple sclerosis (MS), clinicians are increasingly faced with the challenge of managing both its therapeutic and problematic effects. While many patients turn to cannabis to ease pain,...

Undisclosed plea deal reached in fatal hit-and-run in Butte, trial vacated

After more than two years of court hearings, filings and proceedings before three different judges, a woman accused in a fatal hit-and-run during Butte’s traditional July 3 fireworks mayhem won’t be going to trial. The case against 22-year-old...

Missouri marijuana dispensaries may get curbside pickup option

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - Missouri marijuana dispensaries may soon be allowed to offer curbside pickup service under a proposed amendment published by the state. The Department of Health and Senior Services has released a draft of the proposed...

Who’s Who with NTI: Neurotech Ieads the way in paediatric neurology treatments

In this latest episode of Stockhead’s Who’s Who on the ASX, host Tylah Tully spotlights Neurotech (ASX:NTI), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing innovative cannabinoid-based therapies for paediatric neurological disorders....

Upcoming election could influence passage of recreational cannabis sales in Virginia

RICHMOND — Advocates, lobbyists, entrepreneurs and a forensic toxicologist offered their testimony to a joint commission earlier this month, on how and why Virginia needs to move forward with a retail cannabis market. The commission, composed of...

Cannabis works better than opioids for back pain, in two European studies

Should I try cannabis for my back pain? It's a question spine surgeon Richard Price says he gets at least several times a day from patients who come into his clinic. When Price finally dived into the evidence several years ago, he found there were...

1 in 5 young adults use weed or booze to fall asleep

Share this Article You are free to share this article under the Attribution 4.0 International license. More than 1 in 5 young adults reported using cannabis or alcohol to help them fall asleep. According to new findings from the University of...

Crop Watch: How a new herbicide fits in weed control plans

The kind, dry autumn conditions continue with wheat drilling nearly complete in many areas. Favourable conditions have seen some fields after maize that were destined for spring barley to be drilled with wheat while north of the border, farmers...

Evening Briefing: 1 convicted, 2 acquitted in Marcy COs trial, payroll lawsuit filed against RCSD in Monroe County Supreme Court and Amazon cloud computing outage disrupts many online services

Good evening, Rochester. We're wrapping up the day for you with the most important stories you need to know and your weather outlook. Your Weather Planner Temperatures overnight will drop into the 40s. It will be a chilly start to our Tuesday, but...

Trial Of Jeffrey And Eleanor Donaldson To Be Delayed Until 2026

20/10/2025 The sex abuse trial of former DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson and his wife Eleanor Donaldson is to delayed after Judge Paul Ramsey received updates in relation to Mrs Donaldson's health. During a brief hearing at Newry Crown Court,...

Gov. Tim Walz signs cannabis compact with Prairie Island Indian Community

ST. PAUL — Gov. Tim Walz signed a cannabis compact with Prairie Island Indian Community on Monday, Oct. 20, outlining how the state and Tribal Nation north of Red Wing will regulate cannabis together, according to the Office of Cannabis...

Cannabis Workforce Solutions: How Licensed Cultivators, Dispensaries Benefit From Industry-Education Alliances (Opinion)

The diverse challenges and innovations that continue to shape the cannabis industry have made the evolving partnerships among licensed operators, higher-ed institutions, and regulators increasingly important for running a business. As legalization...

Trump taps marijuana entrepreneur as Iraq envoy

US President Donald Trump names Mark Savaya, founder of Detroit’s Leaf and Bud cannabis firm, as special envoy to Iraq — crediting him with helping secure Muslim-American votes in Michigan. [Getty] President Donald Trump has tapped a marijuana...

Trump appoints marijuana entrepreneur as Iraq envoy

President Donald Trump has tapped a marijuana entrepreneur as the US special envoy to Iraq, crediting him with helping rally votes in last year’s election. Mark Savaya is the founder of Leaf and Bud, an indoor cannabis-growing company in Detroit...

Can’t Sleep Without Cannabis or Booze? You’re Not Alone

If you’ve ever taken an edible to more easily drift off to bed, you’re not the only one. New research shows that a substantial portion of young American adults have used cannabis and/or alcohol as a sleep aid. Scientists at the University of...

Evening Briefing: 1 convicted, 2 acquitted in Marcy COs trial, new solar project in Buffalo and Amazon cloud computing outage disrupts many online services

Good evening, Buffalo. We're wrapping up the day for you with the most important stories you need to know and your weather outlook. Your Weather Planner Temperatures overnight will drop into the 40s. It will be a chilly start to our Tuesday, but...

Organic weed control field trial pits no-till vs. conventional till in soybean

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — Weed management is a key concern for any farmer. But it’s at the top of the list for those growing organic field crops, seeking or maintaining organic certification. Without synthetic pesticides to call upon, organic farmers...

Cannabis Access Tied to Lower Opioid Use in Cancer Patients

TOPLINE: A national claims analysis found that opening medical or recreational cannabis dispensaries was associated with fewer opioid prescriptions and shorter opioid supplies among commercially insured adults with cancer. Medical cannabis...

Legislators Advocate for VA to Research Products Like Cannabis, Psilocybin for PTSD, TBI Treatment

Ilse Weichers, MD, MPP, MHS, Deputy Director of VA’s Office of Mental Health MONTEVALLO, AL — As Congress works toward an FY 2026 VA budget, legislators are advocating for more discussion and research into alternative therapies like cannabis and...