Cannabidiol

A new THC-infused seltzer is now available in Colorado and, in a departure from cannabis norms, locals don’t need to go to a dispensary to purchase it. That’s because Cann seltzers are made with tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and cannabidiol (CBD) extracted from hemp rather than from marijuana. In Colorado, marijuana can only be sold by heavily regulated dispensaries or recreational pot shops. But since hemp isn’t a federally controlled substance, products derived from it can be sold anywhere. In January, Cann launched one of…

A Rutgers study has found that CBD, a non-addictive marijuana derivative, significantly reduces dental pain, presenting a safer alternative to opioids. The research, which involved monitoring pain reduction in participants, suggests CBD’s potential in dental pain management, with further research and a phase III trial planned. Rutgers researchers report that CBD effectively reduces dental pain, offering a potential alternative to opioids. Further research is planned to confirm these findings and explore CBD’s…

CBD (yellow stick structure) interferes with binding of an opioid (green and red) by stabilizing an opioid receptor (gray) in its inactive form. Credit: Charles KuntzAs the U.S. pushes for wider access to naloxone, a fast-acting opioid antidote, researchers are exploring <span class="glossaryLink" aria-describedby="tt" data-cmtooltip="<div class=glossaryItemTitle>cannabidiol</div><div class=glossaryItemBody>Cannabidiol, commonly called CBD, is a phytocannabinoid discovered in…

This microscope image of the brain region called the hippocampus shows the protein targeted by cannabis-derived CBD, GPR55 (red), and brain cells (blue) that send their extensions out to form the layers seen in the image. The interconnected nature of the hippocampus makes it a major site of for the initiation and spread of seizures. Credit: Tsien et al, Courtesy of Cell PressStudy findings suggest specific targets for future drugs.A previously unknown way in which <span class="glossaryLink"…