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Teens top cannabis poisonings at BC Children’s Hospital

Posted on: 20 May 2026

Over half of cannabis poisoning cases at BC Children’s Hospital among youth occurred while the individual was among their peers.

Why the future of cannabis legalization is hazy despite high support

Posted on: 21 Apr 2026

A cloud of uncertainty hangs over cannabis in the US.

T-breaks and the myth of willpower

Posted on: 13 Feb 2026

Many Canadians start the new year with a T-break.

Calm in a can? What evidence says about chill-out drinks

Posted on: 31 Oct 2025

“Chill-out drinks” are having their time in the spotlight.

Alcohol sales changed subtly after Canada legalized cannabis

Posted on: 11 Jul 2025

Drinking is still three times more common than cannabis use.

Cannabis retail in Canada came with ‘small uptick’ in customers

Posted on: 23 May 2025

Debunking the myth that legalization spiked cannabis use.

Cannabis impacts working memory, finds prolific study

Posted on: 07 Feb 2025

The study looked at the effect of cannabis use on young adults who are recent or heavy users.

Do two puffs equal a bong hit? UBCO cannabis study finds out

Posted on: 24 Jan 2025

UBCO cannabis researchers compare ways of getting high.

Health Canada gives Brock green light for cannabis testing

Posted on: 06 Dec 2024

Health Canada has granted Brock University a licence to conduct cannabis analysis.

6 years later: Cannabis legalization’s impact on patients

Posted on: 11 Oct 2024

Edibles are growing among medical patients.

Tips for 26 states that may soon need to regulate cannabis

Posted on: 20 Sep 2024

How will states where weed is illegal move forward once cannabis is reclassified?

Can Canadians in the cannabis industry travel to the US?

Posted on: 13 Sep 2024

Canadians aren’t free from scrutiny crossing the border.

Fountain of youth: Can cannabis keep you young?

Posted on: 30 Aug 2024

Cannabis can reverse aging in the brain, and have an anti-aging effect.

The Beatles’ John Lennon kept his contacts in by smoking pot

Posted on: 16 Aug 2024

Pot helped The Beatle’s member keep contacts in his peepers.

Cannabis drinks: How do they compare to alcohol?

Posted on: 02 Aug 2024

Many people are rethinking their drinking habits.

Treat alcohol similar to cannabis, such as warnings on labels

Posted on: 19 Jul 2024

Alcohol should be treated more like weed.