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A McMaster led analysis of two Canadian mental health surveys is getting recycled as a weed panic story, even though the design can only show association. This piece breaks down what the data can actually support, what it cannot prove, and how headlines turn survey correlations into causal claims that fuel stigma, bad policy, and lazy coverage.
A major new study claims daily cannabis use dramatically raises the risk of heart attack and stroke. But dig into the data and you’ll find no dosage, no strain, no timing—just a yes-or-no checkbox matched against hospital records. This isn’t science, it’s stigma wrapped in statistical theater. Pot Culture Magazine breaks it down.
Cannabis smoke contains some of the same carcinogens as tobacco, but does that mean it causes cancer? Science says it’s not that simple. While combustion produces harmful compounds, cannabinoids may offer protective benefits. Learn the facts, bust the myths, and discover safer ways to get high without frying your lungs.
Cannabis legalization has rapidly advanced, with significant increases in use and a growing market for high-THC products. However, research and policy developments lag behind, posing risks to public health. While equity initiatives exist, a comprehensive approach is needed to ensure safety and accountability in the cannabis industry, prioritizing informed consumer protection.
Dive into the latest research revealing how d-limonene, a lemon-scented compound found in cannabis, might be the key to avoiding the anxiety often associated with THC. Explore the science behind the calming potential of this intriguing terpene
