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Medical Cannabis

Legal Cannabis Linked to Drop in Opioid Deaths, New Analysis Finds

New analysis shows states with legal cannabis markets experiencing measurable drops in opioid overdose deaths, adding evidence for marijuana as harm reduction tool.

Jun 1, 2026

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Medical Cannabis

Federal Study Links Cannabis Legalization to Lower Opioid Overdoses

New federally funded research from the University of Kentucky finds states with legal cannabis see significantly fewer opioid overdoses among insured adults, suggesting a substitution effect.

May 20, 2026

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Legislation

Policy Experts Push Back on Vice Industry Comparisons for Cannabis

Cannabis advocates challenge the growing trend of grouping legal marijuana with gambling and pornography in legislative debates, arguing the comparison ignores distinct regulatory frameworks and measurable public health benefits.

May 19, 2026

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Medical Cannabis

New Study Links Medical Cannabis Access to Lower Opioid Use

New research shows medical cannabis patients reduced opioid use when programs were accessible and affordable, challenging gateway drug narratives as overdose deaths continue.

May 14, 2026

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Science & Research

1994 Study Found Cannabis Use Improved Infant Outcomes. No One Followed Up.

A 1994 study found Jamaican infants exposed to cannabis in utero performed better developmentally, but the research never received follow-up funding or replication attempts despite being peer-reviewed.

May 10, 2026

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Legislation

Surgeon General Nominee Linked Cannabis to Gynecomastia in Past Remarks

Trump's Surgeon General nominee Dr. Nicole Saphier previously linked cannabis use to gynecomastia in men while acknowledging medical benefits, raising questions about federal health policy direction.

May 1, 2026

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Legislation

WSJ Cannabis Coverage Contradicts Federal Teen Use Data

Media coverage linking legalization to teen cannabis use contradicts federal data showing declining youth consumption rates in legal markets.

Mar 8, 2026

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Science & Research

High-Potency Cannabis Linked to Psychosis as Industry Faces Scrutiny

New research links high-potency cannabis to increased psychosis rates, forcing the legal cannabis industry to reckon with public health concerns as THC concentrations in products far exceed historical levels.

Feb 23, 2026

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Science & Research

Medical Review Highlights Research Gaps, Not Cannabis Dangers

A medical review calling for better cannabis research methodology was mischaracterized as a health warning by mainstream outlets, highlighting ongoing challenges in accurate science communication.

Jan 18, 2026

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