Institute of Cannabis Research, Colorado State University Pueblo

09/07/2026

Researchers tested whether a larger trial would be feasible for studying cannabis oil after knee replacements. This pilot randomized trial tested a 25:1 CBD:THC oral oil formulation compared with placebo in patients undergoing total knee arthroplasty.

Fewer participants in the cannabis oil group reported moderate to severe chronic postsurgical pain at 12 weeks compared with the placebo group. Chronic pain after knee replacement affects a meaningful number of patients, which further supports pain management being an important area for cannabinoid research.

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Background Chronic postsurgical pain (CPSP) after total knee arthroplasty (TKA) affects 20% of patients and is associated with higher peri-operative pain. Cannabis products may be effective for reducing CPSP after TKA. We conducted a pilot trial to determine feasibility of a definitive trial assessi...

09/04/2026

09/03/2026

Cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome (CHS) can be difficult to recognize because symptoms often overlap with other gastrointestinal conditions.

The recurrent emetic episodes and abdominal pain associated with CHS typically resolve after stopping cannabis use, but withdrawal symptoms can make this approach problematic. Gradual reduction in cannabis use may help minimize adverse effects and improve the likelihood of sustained abstinence and relief from CHS.

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This JAMA Insights discusses cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome, including pathophysiology, clinical presentation, and the epidemiology and risk factors.

09/01/2026

Intoxicating h**p products are being marketed on social media, which means marketing practices deserve the same level of scrutiny as the products themselves.

Out of 837 Instagram posts marketing these products, only 2.5% contained any kind of health or age warning. Youth oriented visuals are being paired with claims that intoxication can lead to relaxation and happiness. This makes public health experts call for more accountability.

Read up on this: https://www.phi.org/press/youth-oriented-marketing-intoxicating-h**p-products/

Brands selling intoxicating h**p products are rarely warning about health risks or age limits, according to a new study.

08/28/2026

➡🚪While rescheduling cannabis may open the door for more research, strong cannabis science depends on more than just policy changes.

This New England Journal of Medicine article discusses how things like continued support, expanded NIH, state and private funding are key to advancing cannabis research.

A proposed reclassification of medical ma*****na products as Schedule III drugs would address only two of the three key barriers to research on ma*****na’s safety and effectiveness for various indi...

08/26/2026

Cannabis consumption is used by some to help relieve stress, but research suggests the relationship may be more complicated.

Adults with frequent cannabis use showed higher cortisol levels upon waking compared with the healthy control group. Although there was no difference in the morning cortisol spike between groups, there was a difference in baseline cortisol upon awakening.

What’s still unclear is whether frequent cannabis use contributes to higher waking cortisol, or whether people with higher stress levels are more likely to use cannabis.

Read this article: https://publications.sciences.ucf.edu/cannabis/index.php/Cannabis/article/view/390

Subjective Stress and Diurnal Salivary Cortisol in Adults with Frequent Cannabis Use Authors Julia Donner School of Psychological Science, Oregon State University Alexia N. Obrochta School of Psychological Science, Oregon State University Anita Cservenka School of Psychological Science, Oregon State...