Back in April, one of my students asked for an extension on an assignment, citing extended work hours at her retail store. I initially scoffed at the poor excuse: “What businesses are open during the stay-at-home order?” I asked, thinking I caught them in a lie. “The pot shop over by campus,” they responded. “We’ve been slammed.”
Indeed, while the world seemed to arrest, the cannabis industry’s pulse grew stronger. Cannabis research, though temporarily stymied as universities scrambled to get COVID-19 protocols in place, continued to plod ahead. Although the number of cannabis-related publications were down in 2020 compared to the previous year (what wasn’t, other than stock market indices?), scientists continued to unlock the mysteries of the fascinating plant.
Here are some of the top stories in cannabis research in 2020. (And for the record, the student was granted an extension.)
Top cannabis studies of 2020
- Improving our understanding of the endocannabinoid system
- Legitimizing cannabis for chronic pain treatment
- THC doesn’t make you lazy
- Cannabinoids may treat symptoms of Parkinson’s disease
- A natural THC-like cannabinoid discovered
Read full article here: https://www.leafly.com/news/science-tech/top-cannabis-research-studies-2020
