Cannabis’ Schedule I status creates DEA/FDA/NIDA hurdles, limiting long-term research versus alcohol, leaving inconsistent product standards — especially for vapes. Risks differ: Alcohol is a Group 1 ...

As wellness conversations broaden beyond abstinence, new research explores cannabis through a harm-reduction lens and what it could mean for moderating alcohol consumption. A 2025 Brown University ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. (Photo: Adobe Stock) A new study from Brown University indicates that cannabis use may temporarily reduce alcohol consumption, ...

Researchers say that standard units for cannabis use, similar to those set for alcohol, could help guide safer consumption. Image credit: Wizemark/Stocksy Standardized dose units for cannabis could ...

Is it better to kick back with a beer or try some edibles containing THC (tetrahydrocannabinol, the ingredient in cannabis that gives you a "high")? Science has some, but not all, of the answers.

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Sarah Sinclair is an award-winning journalist covering cannabis. The cannabis beverage market has seen significant growth in the U ...

A study published in the Journal of Cannabis Research evaluated the impact of various oil-based extraction methods from cannabis plants. The researchers specifically used medium-chain triglycerides ...

A 2025 Brown University study found that inhaling cannabis with active THC reduced short-term alcohol consumption and delayed drinking among heavy drinkers in a lab setting. Participants also reported ...

If you're trying to decide which drink is better for your body — alcohol or a THC-infused beverage — the answer, unsurprisingly, is complicated. Cannabis’ Schedule I status creates DEA/FDA/NIDA ...

Share on Pinterest Researchers say that standard units for cannabis use, similar to those set for alcohol, could help guide safer consumption. Image credit: Wizemark/Stocksy Similar to alcohol ...