Science, Studies, and Research

Summaries of Research Findings

The Medical Efficacy of Marijuana

Center for Medical Cannabis Research Report to the Legislature and Governor of the State of California
Smoked Medicinal Cannabis for Neuropathic Pain in HIV: A Randomized, Crossover Clinical Trial
Vaporization as a Smokeless Cannabis Delivery System: A Pilot Study
Therapeutic Use of Cannabis Sativa on Chemotherapy-Induced Nausea and Vomiting Among Cancer Patients
A Pilot Clinical Study of 9-Tetrahydrocannabinol in Patients With Recurrent Glioblastoma Multiforme
The Therapeutic Potential of Cannabis
Supporting Research Into the Therapeutic Role of Marijuana
Medicinal Cannabis: Rational Guidelines for Dosing
Short-Term Effects of Cannabinoids In Patients with HIV-1 Infection: A Randomized, Placebo-Controlled Clinical Trial
Marijuana Use and its Association with Adherence to Antiretroviral Therapy Among HIV-Infected Persons with Moderate to Severe Nausea
Dronabinol and Marijuana in HIV-Positive Marijuana Smokers, Caloric Intake, Mood, and Sleep
Sativex Successfully Treats Neuropathic Pain Characterized by Allodynia: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Clinical Trial
Marijuana In the Management of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
Emerging Properties of Cannabinoid Medicines in Management of Multiple Sclerosis
History of Cannabis and Its Preparations in Saga, Science, and Sobriquet

Marijuana Health Effects

Studies on Current Policies and Alternatives

Reports and Studies

07/18/11 | Toxicology of Cannabis and Cannabis Prohibition

07/18/11 | Toward a Global View of Alcohol, Tobacco, Cannabis, and Cocaine Use: Findings From the W.H.O. World Mental Health Survey

The U.S. has some of the world's most punitive drug policies and also the world's highest rates of marijuana and cocaine use, according to this World Health Organization survey of 17 countries, conducted by some of the world's leading substance abuse researchers.

07/18/11 | Antededents and Outcomes of Marijuana Use Initiation During Adolescence

08/18/09 | Treating Depression With Cannabinoids

Prohibitionists sometimes claim marijuana causes depression and scoff at marijuana as a treatment for depression. Here a Viennese doctor describes repeated clinical successes using oral THC to treat depression.

08/18/09 | Understanding the Association Between Adolescent Marijuana Use and Later Serious Drug Use: Gateway Effect or Developmental Trajectory?

This rather complicated study looks at the "gateway theory" through data collected from 510 pairs of twins who participated in a very large, long-term health study -- and the gateway theory doesn't emerge with much backing.

OP-Eds

08/06/11 | Opinion Piece | Policy Alternatives, Removal of penalties / Decriminalization, Science, Studies, and Research, Teen Use
Time to Talk to Your Mom about Pot!

08/06/11 | Opinion Piece | Collateral Sanctions, Courts and Justice System, Enforcement and Policing, Marijuana Market / Economy, Policy Alternatives, Removal of penalties / Decriminalization, Science, Studies, and Research, Search and Seizure, Teen Use, Victims
Legalized Pot Is More Than a Tax Bonanza

08/06/11 | Opinion Piece | Enforcement and Policing, Marijuana Market / Economy, Opposition / Prohibitionist, Policy Alternatives, Removal of penalties / Decriminalization, Science, Studies, and Research, Teen Use
The Marijuana Closet

08/06/11 | Opinion Piece | Collateral Sanctions, Marijuana Market / Economy, Medical Marijuana, Policy Alternatives, Science, Studies, and Research, Teen Use, Victims
3 Myths About Marijuana

08/06/11 | Opinion Piece | Collateral Sanctions, Courts and Justice System, Enforcement and Policing, Medical Marijuana, Policy Alternatives, Science, Studies, and Research, Victims
Let This Be the Year for Medical Marijuana

Updates

02/07/12 | Blog | Science, Studies, and Research
Can Marijuana Component Ward Off Colon Cancer?

02/02/12 | Press Release | Legalization, Medical Marijuana, Policy Alternatives, Removal of penalties / Decriminalization, Science, Studies, and Research
Poll Shows Rhode Island Voters Support Reducing Marijuana Penalties

01/13/12 | Blog | Science, Studies, and Research
New Study Shows Moderate Marijuana Use is Not Associated with Breathing Problems

01/06/12 | Blog | Science, Studies, and Research
Marijuana in Middle Age: Two Interesting Studies

12/20/11 | Blog | Science, Studies, and Research, Teen Use
Teen Marijuana Use Continues to Rise Despite High Arrest Rates