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Center for Medicinal Cannabis Research (CMCR @ UCSD)
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Established in 2000, the Center for Medicinal Cannabis Research at UCSD I has been at the forefront of advancing science and policy relating to the potential clinical benefits, and limitations, of cannabis and cannabinoids as medicine. www.cmcr.ucsd.edu.
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📢 New Study: In 111 autistic adults, cannabis use was linked to a 73% drop in ASD-related symptom severity, with higher doses offering greater relief. Self-reported data; no control group.
🔗 https://f.mtr.cool/ioivqalqud
#CannabisResearch
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December 2, 2025 at 11:33 PM
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🎙️ Dr. Deepak D’Souza explains how cannabis can cause short-lived psychotic symptoms—paranoia, disorganized thinking, even hallucinations—within minutes of use, resolving in 1–2 hours. The timing makes the link causal.
🎧 https://f.mtr.cool/tlgjbqfofg #High5Podcast
December 1, 2025 at 10:37 PM
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📢 New Study: In 1,962 cancer patients, higher-dose CBD and enteral cannabis products were linked to greater anxiety improvement; depression improved mainly with enteral formulations.
🔗 https://f.mtr.cool/zfgfcebeff
#CannabisResearch
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November 29, 2025 at 11:13 PM
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📢 New Study: In a 4-week placebo-controlled pilot, low-dose CBD did not improve glucose tolerance, gut microbiome, or inflammation in sedentary adults with overweight/obesity.
🔗 https://f.mtr.cool/vsrucjawny
#CannabisResearch
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November 27, 2025 at 11:07 PM
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📢 New Clinical Trial Results
CBD (300 mg/day) reduced behavioral & psychiatric symptoms in vascular dementia without cognitive decline in a 30-participant randomized trial. Early but promising evidence for BPSD treatment.
🔗 https://f.mtr.cool/cracuavpkh
#CannabisResearch
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November 26, 2025 at 11:02 PM
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🚨 Dr. Tom Marcotte (UCSD CMCR) explains why THC blood levels don’t reliably indicate driving impairment. THC varies widely, drops fast, and can stay detectable long after effects fade—making per-se limits unreliable. Read more: https://f.mtr.cool/qlptejsalu
November 24, 2025 at 11:33 PM
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📢 Why THC Blood Limits Don’t Predict Driving Impairment
In 190 regular users, 43% exceeded legal THC limits after abstinence, yet showed no driving-simulator differences. Per-se laws may misidentify impairment. https://f.mtr.cool/ffolyqfiad #CannabisResearch
November 17, 2025 at 6:31 PM
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🎙️ New High5 episode! Dr. Eric Leas notes that Delta-8 THC is often sold in unregulated markets with few safety standards. 🌿
🎧 Listen & subscribe → https://f.mtr.cool/vnyffzfyil #High5Podcast
November 13, 2025 at 7:17 PM
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📣 Participate in a study examining the impact of using high-THC cannabis dispensary products on driving ability @cmcr-ucsd.bsky.social 
#CannabisResearch #Cannabis #CannabisEducation #THC #DrivingSafety #CannabisImpairedDriving
November 12, 2025 at 10:16 PM
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🎙️ New High5 episode! Dr. Eric Leas cautions that Delta-8 THC sold as hemp bypasses safety rules—like clear labels and childproof packaging. 🌿
🎧 Listen & subscribe → https://f.mtr.cool/hmtmuqkdbr #High5Podcast
November 11, 2025 at 7:11 PM
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📣 Adult Volunteers Wanted for a Study of Driving Ability @cmcr-ucsd.bsky.social
#CannabisResearch #Cannabis #CannabisEducation #THC #DrivingSafety #CannabisImpairedDriving
November 10, 2025 at 10:16 PM
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🎙️ New High5 episode! Dr. Eric Leas discusses Delta-8 THC’s legal gray zone—possibly legal for research if defined as hemp. 🌿
🎧 Listen & subscribe → https://f.mtr.cool/ngcznjhrip #High5Podcast
November 9, 2025 at 11:13 PM
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🎙️ New High5 episode! Dr. Eric Leas shares that Delta-8 THC feels similar—but slightly milder—than Delta-9 THC. 🌿
🎧 Listen & subscribe → https://f.mtr.cool/ajejcojhjb #High5Podcast
November 7, 2025 at 7:07 PM
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📣 Participate in a study examining the impact of using high-THC cannabis dispensary products on driving ability @cmcr-ucsd.bsky.social 
#CannabisResearch #Cannabis #CannabisEducation #THC #DrivingSafety #CannabisImpairedDriving
November 5, 2025 at 10:19 PM
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🎙️ New High5 episode! Dr. Eric Leas breaks down how excess hemp and CBD supply fuels the rise of Delta-8 THC products sold outside dispensaries. 🌿
🎧 Listen & subscribe → https://f.mtr.cool/zidqmmldbl #High5Podcast
November 5, 2025 at 7:02 PM
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🎥 In Case You Missed It!
Dr. Linda Hill and Sarah Hacker from UC San Diego’s TREDS program presented findings from a multi-state study on Countermeasures and Strategies to Address Cannabis-Impaired Driving at the October CMCR Investigators’ Meeting. https://f.mtr.cool/ksdgfxksan
November 4, 2025 at 9:07 PM
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📣 Adult Volunteers Wanted for a Study of Driving Ability @cmcr-ucsd.bsky.social
#CannabisResearch #Cannabis #CannabisEducation #THC #DrivingSafety #CannabisImpairedDriving
November 3, 2025 at 10:16 PM
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🎥 In Case You Missed It!
Dr. Linda Hill and Sarah Hacker from UC San Diego’s TREDS program presented findings from a multi-state study on Countermeasures and Strategies to Address Cannabis-Impaired Driving at the October CMCR Investigators’ Meeting. https://f.mtr.cool/xwojysusut
October 30, 2025 at 8:06 PM
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🎥 In Case You Missed It!
Dr. Linda Hill and Sarah Hacker from UC San Diego’s TREDS program presented findings from a multi-state study on Countermeasures and Strategies to Address Cannabis-Impaired Driving at the October CMCR Investigators’ Meeting. https://f.mtr.cool/tafxptukyx
October 30, 2025 at 8:06 PM
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📣 Participate in a study examining the impact of using high-THC cannabis dispensary products on driving ability @cmcr-ucsd.bsky.social 
#CannabisResearch #Cannabis #CannabisEducation #THC #DrivingSafety #CannabisImpairedDriving
October 29, 2025 at 9:17 PM
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📢 New Study: UC San Diego researchers @ucsdmedschool.bsky.social and @cmcr-ucsd.bsky.social surveyed over 5,000 Californians about cannabis use and driving. Many felt safe driving within hours of use—despite impairment risks. 
🔗 https://f.mtr.cool/vmuwlxfzxl
#CannabisResearch
October 28, 2025 at 7:21 PM
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📣 Adult Volunteers Wanted for a Study of Driving Ability @cmcr-ucsd.bsky.social
#CannabisResearch #Cannabis #CannabisEducation #THC #DrivingSafety #CannabisImpairedDriving
October 27, 2025 at 9:16 PM
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📢 New Study: UC San Diego surveyed more than 5,000 Californians about cannabis and driving. Many users felt safe driving within hours of use—despite impairment. Lower knowledge tied to crash risk.
🔗 https://f.mtr.cool/xhlfyuvynh
#CannabisResearch
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October 24, 2025 at 9:14 PM
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📣 Participate in a study examining the impact of using high-THC cannabis dispensary products on driving ability @cmcr-ucsd.bsky.social 
#CannabisResearch #Cannabis #CannabisEducation #THC #DrivingSafety #CannabisImpairedDriving
October 22, 2025 at 9:16 PM
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📢 New Study: Cannabis & Perceptions in Older Canadians
📊 Survey of 1,615 adults 50+
🌿 44% current users; 33% non-users
🤔 Nearly half saw cannabis as low risk, but concerns over cognition & lack of safety data remain
👉 https://f.mtr.cool/mdykkqkazt
#CannabisResearch
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October 21, 2025 at 10:17 PM