There is no “high” quite like a post-smoke cannabis haze accompanied by extreme eating euphoria. This crazed feeding frenzy, infamously dubbed the “munchies”, is a tell-tale side effect that all cannabis users are familiar with. But what physiological mechanisms drive…

For years, medical cannabis users and advocates have lauded the plant’s potential to alleviate symptoms for a variety of conditions. However, the side effects of THC – including fatigue, increased appetite, and impaired focus – have also been well-documented. Now,…

Your pancreas ensures you have the enzymes and hormones needed to digest food and regulate blood sugar. When it suddenly turns on you, unleashing digestive enzymes to essentially digest itself instead, the pain is brutal and unrelenting. Acute pancreatitis can…

History has been made as Germany lifts prohibition on recreational cannabis nationwide. The landmark Cannabis Control Act passed in December 2022 legalizes small-scale growing and possession for adults, ushering in an unprecedented era of legal access in Europe’s largest economy.…

Substance use disorders remain a major public health concern globally. Recent statistics indicate over 30 million people suffer from drug use disorders, with stimulants like cocaine and methamphetamine being widely used. Managing stimulant addiction has been notoriously difficult given the…