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Leo is a science writer with a focus on environmental and food research. He holds a bachelor's degree in biology from Newcastle University and a master's degree in science communication from the University of Edinburgh.


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THC Can Remain in Breast Milk for Six Weeks, Study Finds

THC, the key intoxicating chemical of cannabis, can be present in human breast milk up to six weeks after marijuana use, according to a new study.
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High Doses of CBD Can Help Treat Cannabis Dependence, Study Finds

According to the new study from Lancet Psychiatry, a promising treatment for cannabis dependence could be right within reach of many cannabis consumers: CBD.
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Florida Health Department Awards its First Marijuana Testing Lab Status

The cannabis and hemp testing company Kaycha Labs has become the first business in Florida to be awarded the state Department of Health’s certified marijuana testing laboratory status.
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Cannabis Cravings Differ Between the Sexes

Women who regularly consume cannabis experience more intense cravings for the drug than their male counterparts, a study has found.
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California Researchers Develop a New Oxidation Test for Cannabis Breathalyzers

Researchers have developed a chemical test that could form the basis of an inexpensive and effective cannabis breathalyzer.
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There’s No Significant Difference Between Recreational and Medical Marijuana in the US, Study Claims

According to the new study, the only major difference between most recreational and medicinal cannabis products is the store they’re sold in.
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How Long Do Edibles Last?

As interest in edibles grows, many new consumers are discovering their effects the hard way. So what makes digestion such a potent method of cannabis consumption? And why can the effects last so long?
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Keeping Up With the Fentanyls

If the rapid migration of deadly fentanyls wasn’t difficult to keep up with already, they are also evading analysts through their chemistry. Due to an inexpensive and flexible production process, unique versions of the synthetic opioids are regularly cooked up by illicit chemists, creating new dangers for consumers and new headaches for toxicologists.
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UK CBD Market Needs Standardized Testing, Says Industry Body

A new review aims to help establish robust, standardized methods for CBD products in the UK.
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Dr Raphael Mechoulam Reveals Synthetic Cannabinoids for Clinical Use

The "Godfather of cannabis" unveiled his latest cannabinoid creation.
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