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Science Vs Podcast
“Cannabis: I get high with a little help from…science.”
https://open.spotify.com/episode/6x1XxsjZqVtXFpeXsilflY?si=db39c88640ad4d77

Psychology Today
“Is CBG the next CBD?”
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/balanced/202408/is-cbg-the-next-cbd

Northwest Public Broadcasting
“Cannabinoid CBG found to reduce stress and anxiety in first human clinical trial.”
https://www.nwpb.org/?s=cbg

KOIN 6 News
“Washington study finds ‘new’ cannabis product helps stress, anxiety.”
https://www.koin.com/news/health/washington-study-finds-new-cannabis-product-helps-stress-anxiety/

Science Daily
“Cannabinoid CBG reduces anxiety and stress in first human clinical trial.”
https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/07/240731141232.htm

PsyPost
“Hemp derived cannabigerol shows promise in reducing anxiety – and maybe even improving memory.”
https://www.psypost.org/hemp-derived-cannabigerol-shows-promise-in-reducing-anxiety-and-maybe-even-improving-memory/

Forbes
“Cannabis users less reliant on sleep aids and drugs, analysis suggests.”
https://www.forbes.com/sites/benjaminadams/2023/12/08/cannabis-users-less-reliant-on-sleep-aids-and-drugs-analysis-suggests/?sh=5b4de00d599b

High Times
“Study shows people are ditching OTC sleep aids, using cannabis instead.”
https://hightimes.com/study/study-shows-people-are-ditching-otc-sleep-aids-using-cannabis-instead/

KGW8 News
“Cannabis users appear to be relying less on conventional sleep aids, according to a new Washington State University study.”
https://www.kgw.com/article/news/education/cannabis-conventional-sleep-aids-washington-state-university-study/283-718a873c-0846-49ef-a5ce-df980cbb787b

Washington Post
“Loosening restrictions on marijuana may not be boon for reform.”
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2023/11/22/loosening-restrictions-marijuana-may-not-be-boon-reform/#

NBC News
“Marijuana use may cause cognitive impairment even when not still high.”
https://www.nbcnews.com/health/health-news/marijuana-use-may-cause-cognitive-impairment-even-no-longer-high-rcna13542

KOMO NEWS
“WSU study finds that high-potency cannabis could impact users’ memory.”
https://komonews.com/news/local/wsu-study-finds-that-high-potency-cannabis-could-impact-users-memory

MSN
“Marijuana and mental health: Examining a complicated relationship.”
https://www.msn.com/en-ca/health/medical/marijuana-and-mental-health-examining-a-complicated-relationship/ar-BB1dLomW

Forbes
“Inhaled cannabis reduced OCD symptoms in recent study.”
https://www.forbes.com/sites/emilyearlenbaugh/2020/10/30/inhaled-cannabis-reduced-ocd-symptoms-in-recent-study/?sh=26ee63831ba0

High Times
“Study suggests cannabis may alleviate symptoms of obsessive-compulsive disorders.”
https://hightimes.com/news/study-suggests-cannabis-may-alleviate-symptoms-obsessive-compulsive-disorder/

ABC Action News
“Study finds cannabis could relieve headaches.”
https://www.abcactionnews.com/news/national/study-finds-cannabis-could-relieve-headaches

Chicago Tribune
“More evidence that marijuana might offer relief from migraine pain.”
https://www.chicagotribune.com/lifestyles/health/sc-hlth-marijuana-migraine-pain-1211-20191209-glkt6xutcbazffsonqmclagfuy-story.html

Forbes
“How do marijuana strains and doses affect depression/anxiety? A new study looks for answers.”
https://www.forbes.com/sites/daviddisalvo/2018/04/24/how-do-marijuana-strains-and-doses-affect-depression-and-anxiety-a-new-study-looks-for-answers/#30b5d6bd2a1f

The Sun (UK)
“Just one puff of this type of cannabis ‘could ease depression, stress and anxiety.”
https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/6137739/cannabis-ease-depression-stress-anxiety/

Forbes
“Why marijuana compounds could eventually replace anti-anxiety meds.”
https://www.forbes.com/sites/daviddisalvo/2017/08/29/why-marijuana-compounds-could-eventually-replace-anti-anxiety-meds/#4454f63191b3

MSN.com
“Why marijuana compounds could eventually replace anti-anxiety meds.”
https://www.msn.com/en-us/health/medical/why-marijuana-compounds-could-eventually-replace-anti-anxiety-meds/ar-AAqW2k9?srcref=rss

Washington Post
“Your stoner friend really is a lot more relaxed than you, scientists confirm.”
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/wonk/wp/2017/07/31/your-stoner-friend-really-is-a-lot-more-relaxed-than-you-scientists-confirm/?utm_term=.700e72b4b9b0

Newsweek
“Marijuana users actually aren’t easily stressed, according to a new study.”
https://www.newsweek.com/marijuana-stress-anxiety-study-legal-644918

King 5 News
“Not just a high: WSU study indicates pot may relieve stress.”
https://www.king5.com/article/news/local/not-just-a-high-wsu-study-indicates-pot-may-relieve-stress/281-461135520

The Toronto Star
“Your stoner friend really is a lot more relaxed than you, scientists confirm.”
https://www.thestar.com/news/world/2017/07/31/your-stoner-friend-really-is-a-lot-more-relaxed-than-you-scientists-confirm.html