Cannabis use linked to binge eating among young adult women, new research finds

‘Black-Owned’ Label On Marijuana Products Increases Interest Among White Consumers But Not Black Consumers, Study Says

Newly published research suggests that “Black-owned” labels on cannabis products can help increase brand engagement from white consumers, though they generally fail to earn extra attention from Black consumers. The study, published this month in the Journal of Consumer Research, says the findings reflect so-called “expertise stereotypes” among different groups of respondents. “Black ownership signals […]

Cannabis use linked to binge eating among young adult women, new research finds

Young women who use cannabis may be more likely to engage in binge eating, according to a new study published in the Journal of Psychiatric Research. Researchers found that among emerging adults, cannabis use was associated with higher rates of binge eating in women but not in men, even after accounting for depressive symptoms. Cannabis is one of the most commonly used psychoactive substances in the world, and its use has risen sharply, especial…

Heavy weed smokers share similarities with psychosis patients: Study

A new study has linked smoking weed to a higher risk of psychosis.

Data Shows Adult-Use Cannabis Legalization Aligns with Drop in Teen Use

A new report compiled by the Marijuana Policy Project demonstrates that legalizing and regulating cannabis for adults has not led to increased cannabis use among youth. In fact, data that was recently released shows decreases in youth cannabis use in 19 of the 21 states with before-and-after data. The full report is available here. “Over a decade into state-level cannabis legalization, the data is unequivocal: Legalization does not increase yout…