Brain fog is a complex symptom with multiple causes. Medical cannabis offers promising relief for brain fog when it stems from treatable conditions like pain, inflammation, anxiety, or sleep disturbances. Longitudinal studies show that medical cannabis patients may experience cognitive stability or improvement, especially with formulations rich in CBD. However, heavy or recreational cannabis use can negatively impact brain function, particularly working memory.

According to a recent federally funded study, which is discussed on Marijuana Moment, individuals who consumed cannabis right before drinking booze ended up drinking less – and even reported having reduced cravings for booze! Subsidized by the National Institutes of Health’s National Institute of Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, the study is more evidence of substitution, wherein individuals replace part of all of their alcohol consumption with weed.

Pink Pepper is a one-of-a-kind marijuana strain developed by Professor Jung Dae Lim, together with his colleagues from the Kangwon National University in South Korea. The Institute of Cannabis Research worked together with Professor Lim and his team, as well as the Korean Academy of Agricultural Sciences, and the Chuncheon Bioindustry Foundation. Together, they mapped out the genome sequence, resulting in a unique cannabis DNA strain that is 99,6% complete, with more than 30,000 marijuana genes and 770 million DNA base pairs – a mammoth feat that no other cannabis cultivator has ever achieved.

One of the most recent studies out of Greece involved researchers looking into a vaporized weed formula with 13% CBD and 9% THC, and its effects on 69 patients with multiple sclerosis. The participants had varying symptoms, including muscle spasticity, bladder dysfunction, and disability progressions, all of which were analyzed at baseline levels to be evaluated again at three then six months. According to the researchers, “Significant improvement was observed across all outcome assessments,” after the patients were given vaporized weed.

According to the findings, the individuals who historically consumed cannabis occasionally had the best results. They also added that frequent marijuana consumption was not linked to a decrease in cognitive performance during the trial.

There is data and research to back up the fact that alcohol is much more of a hazard on the road, than weed is. Several reasons contribute to it. For one, alcohol is responsible for around 25% of all fatalities caused by motor vehicle accidents. Data also shows that drivers with elevated blood alcohol concentrations (BAC) have a major increased risk when it comes to crashes. Just a blood alcohol concentration of 0.08% or more already leads to significant impairment when it comes to reaction time, coordination, and judgment, thus resulting in more accidents on the road.

The researchers found that 70% of the respondents acknowledged that psychedelic experiences impacted their sexuality, and around 65% of them said that there were short-term effects, while 53% reported long-term effects. Meanwhile, some 10% said that psychedelic use had an influence on their gender identity as well as expression. Some even acknowledged that they went through gender fluidity experiences, and going through waves that took them from feminine to masculine energies.

The AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety recently released the results of two separate studies designed to analyze the thoughts and perceptions of marijuana consumers when it comes to driving while stoned, while the second was to help craft a campaign to help prevent these behaviors. According to Dr. David Yang, the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety’s president and executive director: “Understanding what motivates cannabis consumers to drive under the influence can be helpful in developing effective safety strategies.”

Cannabis terpenes are the compounds responsible for the aromatic profile of each strain; they are located in the plant trichomes. Not only do they contribute to each strain’s unique flavor and odor, but they also have valuable therapeutic and medicinal benefits. There are around 150 kinds of terpenes known today, though in the entire plant world, there are known to be some 20,000 terpenes.

According to a recent article in Marijuana Moment, scientists found that CBG could even have potential benefits for treating cancer, pain, and inflammatory conditions.  Through a review of studies, researchers from China and the United States worked together to review the effects of the cannabinoid, as well as its impacts on the body.