MARIJUANA

This study looked at whether giving adults with chronic pain discounted vouchers for medical cannabis could help them reduce their use of opioid painkillers. About 270 people who already had medical cannabis certification took part. The goal was to see if offering cheaper cannabi…

This early-phase study looked at how oral THC (dronabinol) affects sleep in 18 adults—some who use cannabis frequently and others who rarely use it. Participants stayed in a sleep lab for four days and nights while researchers measured brain waves, heart rate, and blood pressure.…

This pilot study tested a telehealth program called CRAFT-EP for families of people with early psychosis who also use alcohol or cannabis. 65 family members took part to see if the program could improve their wellbeing, including reducing depression and anxiety. The goal was to l…

This study looked at whether people with HIV who regularly use cannabis could stop for 28 days and whether that would improve their mood, pain, sleep, and HIV-related inflammation. Twenty-five participants were given money rewards to stay cannabis-free, confirmed by urine tests. …

This study tested whether smoking marijuana with different THC levels changes how much people crave and drink alcohol. About 157 heavy drinkers who also use marijuana took part. Researchers measured alcohol cravings and how much participants chose to drink or take money instead. …