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Why experts warn against using cannabis for better sleep

Why experts warn against using cannabis for better sleep

Published by Daniella Wilson

Get the Well Enough newsletter with Harry Bullmore for tips on living a healthier, happier and longer life Get the Well Enough email with Harry Bullmore Get the Well Enough email with Harry Bullmore For millions of people, cannabis has become the unofficial prescription for lost sleep. But what feels like a solution may be quietly making the problem worse. Consider these two cases: She is 15 and has been lying in bed for the past hour. It is past midnight, and her brain will not quiet down. Her school bus comes at 6:20 a.m. She is getting anxious, knowing that she needs to wake up in six hours. She did all the right things: turned off her phone at 10 p.m., tried melatonin. So tonight she tries something a friend recommended: a cannabis gummy. Within 20 minutes, she’s asleep. He is 34, a veteran who did two tours and has struggled with sleep since coming home. It takes him two hours to fall asleep, and when he does, he is jolted awake by relentless …

Using cannabis to sleep? A neurologist explains the hidden risks

Using cannabis to sleep? A neurologist explains the hidden risks

Published by Daniella Wilson

Get the Well Enough newsletter with Harry Bullmore for tips on living a healthier, happier and longer life Get the Well Enough email with Harry Bullmore Get the Well Enough email with Harry Bullmore For millions of people, cannabis has become the unofficial prescription for lost sleep. But what feels like a solution may be quietly making the problem worse. Consider these two cases: She is 15 and has been lying in bed for the past hour. It is past midnight, and her brain will not quiet down. Her school bus comes at 6:20 a.m. She is getting anxious, knowing that she needs to wake up in six hours. She did all the right things: turned off her phone at 10 p.m., tried melatonin. So tonight she tries something a friend recommended: a cannabis gummy. Within 20 minutes, she’s asleep. He is 34, a veteran who did two tours and has struggled with sleep since coming home. It takes him two hours to fall asleep, and when he does, he is jolted awake by relentless …

Federal casino fraud indictment targets Sacramento man over fake cannabis investment

Federal casino fraud indictment targets Sacramento man over fake cannabis investment

Published by skeptic

Federal prosecutors say a Sacramento man collected more than $500,000 through a bogus cannabis investment operation that targeted people he met while socializing at casinos, bars and restaurants across California. A federal grand jury indicted 49-year-old Keinyatey Deboros Chambers on 10 wire fraud counts tied to the alleged scheme. Court records show Chambers was expected to appear in court Friday for his first hearing in the case, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of California. We’ve arrested a Sacramento casino conman for defrauding investors out of more than half a million dollars through a fake cannabis investment scheme. Those who exploit the trust of innocent people to enrich themselves will face the full consequences of the law.… — Rob Bonta (@AGRobBonta) May 22, 2026 Investigators believe the operation stretched from December 2017 through March 2026. Prosecutors said Chambers told potential investors he worked in the cannabis business and promised unusually large profits within a matter of days or weeks if they invested money with his company. Authorities said those claims were …

People with cannabis use disorder are more likely to be depressed, study finds

People with cannabis use disorder are more likely to be depressed, study finds

Published by José Betancourt

A meta-analysis of studies involving over 3.2 million participants found that major depressive disorder is significantly more prevalent among individuals with cannabis use disorder compared to the general population, and vice versa. In psychiatric samples of individuals with cannabis use disorder, 19% suffered from current major depressive disorder as well. This share was 22% in community samples. The paper was published in the Journal of Psychiatric Research. Depression, or major depressive disorder, is one of the most prevalent mental health conditions worldwide. Recent data indicate that around 13% of individuals are diagnosed with depression at least once in their lives. Roughly 3% are estimated to currently have depressive symptoms severe enough to justify a diagnosis of depression. Major depressive disorder is characterized by persistent low mood or a loss of interest and pleasure in most activities. Symptoms also include changes in sleep, appetite, fatigue, difficulty concentrating, feelings of worthlessness or excessive guilt, and slowed or agitated movement. In more severe cases, it can involve recurrent thoughts of death or suicide. Substance use disorders also tend …

L.A. Measure CB voter guide: taxing illegal cannabis businesses

L.A. Measure CB voter guide: taxing illegal cannabis businesses

Published by Sam Flores

p]:text-cms-story-body-color-text clearfix”> A nonprofit advocacy group, Social Equity LA, organized with local cannabis business owners to oppose the measure in letters to Mayor Karen Bass. Luis Rivera, executive director of the nonprofit, said Measure CB risks legitimizing the illegal cannabis industry while linking city finances to the tax revenue the businesses would generate. The measure also would undermine Proposition 64, the state law that requires cannabis businesses to be licensed, he said. And amid the city’s struggles to track and close illegal cannabis businesses, Rivera said it will be difficult to force them to pay up. “There’s no guarantee or mechanism to assure that illegal operators will pay the taxes or fulfill their obligations,” Rivera said. Even if they pay taxes, illegal operators could undercut legal businesses by selling unregulated products and avoiding requirements, such as code inspections and safety tests for merchandise, that legal businesses must fulfill to keep their licenses, he said. For an already struggling industry, the answer isn’t taxing more businesses, he said — it’s lowering taxes. Source link

Mental health risks of cannabis addiction depend heavily on age

Mental health risks of cannabis addiction depend heavily on age

Published by José Betancourt

As cannabis legalization spreads, new research reveals that the mental health risks tied to a cannabis addiction depend heavily on a patient’s age. A recent study published in the American Journal of Psychiatry found that adolescents with a cannabis use disorder are more likely to develop psychiatric conditions compared to peers addicted to other drugs, while adults face a comparatively lower risk. These results point to a need for age-specific approaches to drug education and public health policies. Products made from the Cannabis sativa plant have a long history in the United States, with recreational use dating back to at least the 1800s. Consumption climbed during alcohol prohibition in the 1920s and the counterculture movement of the 1960s, continuing to rise as states legalize the drug. As of early 2025, recreational cannabis is legal in 24 states and the District of Columbia, and surveys suggest that daily cannabis use now outpaces daily alcohol consumption. With expanded access, doctors are treating more cases of cannabis use disorder, a condition where a person cannot stop consuming the …

Bulgaria Uncovers Cannabis Farm Inside Former Zinc Mine

Bulgaria Uncovers Cannabis Farm Inside Former Zinc Mine

Published by Sam Flores

SOFIA, April 29 (Reuters) – Bulgarian ⁠police ⁠have charged ⁠three people and are seeking ​a fourth after an ongoing investigation ‌into drug trafficking and ‌money laundering uncovered a ⁠cannabis ⁠farm built inside a former zinc mine, officials ​said on Wednesday. So far, about 70 kilograms (154.32 lb) of drugs, 600,000 euros ($701,400) ​in cash and 600 rounds of ⁠ammunition have ⁠been seized, said ⁠Emil ​Borisov, deputy director of the General Directorate ​for Combating ⁠Organised Crime.   “The former mine was equipped with high‑tech infrastructure and was likely used for large‑scale ⁠production intended for trafficking abroad,” Borisov said. The mine is ⁠located near the village of Garlyano, at the bottom of the Osogovo mountain, a few kilometers from the border with North Macedonia. Authorities said the ongoing investigation could take months, adding that ⁠the mine’s ownership and the full scope of the operation were being examined. (Reporting by Alex ​Lefkowitz and Ivana Sekularac; editing ​by Barbara Lewis) Copyright 2026 Thomson Reuters. Photos You Should See – April 2026 Source link

Buddhist monks-in-training caught with 110kg of cannabis in Sri Lanka – Press Review

Buddhist monks-in-training caught with 110kg of cannabis in Sri Lanka – Press Review

Published by Sam Flores

PRESS REVIEW – Wednesday, April 29: Papers discuss public anger in Russia after an internet crackdown. Next: France launches a probe into the reappearance of the website that was used to recruit the men who raped Gisèle Pelicot. Also, what is “promotion burnout” and is there a Gen Z “burnout crisis”? Finally, 22 Buddhist monks carrying 110kg of cannabis are arrested at Colombo airport in Sri Lanka. Papers are talking about Russia’s ongoing internet crackdown. The New York Times says that “anger about internet restrictions breathes some life into Russian politics”. The paper says that when Russia invaded Ukraine, Russia’s security services kept a lid on public dissent. But when viral apps were censored, “many Russians found their voice”. Ordinary citizens, influencers who are usually apolitical, politicians and even TV stars have criticised the restrictions. That’s rare in Russia, as its political system no longer allows for “genuine opposition”. Russians even tried to hold protests in some cities, but they’ve been blocked by the authorities. Containing them online, however, is trickier. Independent Russian paper Novaya Gazeta reports that VPN …

Trump eases rules on medical cannabis : NPR

Trump eases rules on medical cannabis : NPR

Published by Sam Flores

The Trump administration has reclassified medical marijuana on the federal level, from a Schedule I to a Schedule III drug. Justin Sullivan/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Justin Sullivan/Getty Images The Trump administration is easing rules on medical marijuana, moving it out of the restrictive Schedule I and into Schedule III — a category shared by drugs such as Tylenol with codeine and anabolic steroids. Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche announced the move on Thursday, saying it “allows for research on the safety and efficacy of this substance, ultimately providing patients with better care and doctors with more reliable information.” Rescheduling marijuana has been discussed in Washington for years. Here’s a guide to what’s changing now: What does Thursday’s announcement do? For decades, marijuana has been grouped in the same Schedule I classification of drugs as heroin and LSD and kept under the tightest federal controls. Drugs in the category are seen as not having any accepted medical use and being highly prone to abuse. But many states have legalized marijuana — both medical (40) …