
The Marijuana Doctor Blog
PFAS Risks in Cannabis and Hemp
PFAS contamination in cannabis and hemp presents serious health and legal risks. Here's what growers and regulators need to know to protect patients and consumers.
Texas Expands Medical Marijuana Program to Include Chronic Pain
Texas has expanded its medical marijuana law to include chronic pain, TBI, Crohn’s, and more—a major shift in patient access and cannabis policy.
Report: Medical Marijuana Shrinks as Adult-Use Expands
As adult-use cannabis spreads across the U.S., medical marijuana programs are in decline—posing serious implications for patients and providers.
Ohio Marijuana Card Data Breach Exposes 957K Patient Records
A misconfigured 323 GB database exposed nearly 1 million medical cannabis patient records—names, SSNs, IDs, and health data—in July 2025.
Rethinking the Dispensary: A Psychology-Backed Approach to Cannabis Retail
A psychology-based cannabis retail system is helping dispensaries reframe cannabis for clarity, confidence, and emotional wellness.
Flavoalkaloids—rare cannabis phenolics discovered in leaves
Discovery of flavoalkaloids in cannabis leaves reveals rare phenolics with antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and anticancer promise.
Audit Exposes Mismanagement, Contamination Risk in Massachusetts Cannabis Regulation
State audit reveals oversight failures in Massachusetts cannabis regulation, exposing testing lapses, financial errors, and risks to industry equity.
High-Potency Cannabis and Young Adults: Study Finds No Automatic Dose Adjustment
Research shows young adults using high-potency cannabis may not reduce dose. Clear labeling and harm-reduction education can improve safer use.
New Study: Cannabis Linked to Cognitive Resilience in Older Adults
A large federally funded preprint shows marijuana users aged 44–81 have enhanced cognitive function and younger brain patterns—but causality remains unproven.
Rising Cannabis Use Among Black & Hispanic Men With Chronic Conditions
Pain, stress, and multiple chronic conditions drive cannabis use—highlighting urgent needs for harm-reduction strategies.
Antifungal Cannabinoids: CBD, CBDV and the Fungal Fight
Cannabinoids like CBD and CBDV show promising antifungal activity, offering a safe, effective alternative for treating drug-resistant fungal infections.
CBN and Exemestane: A New Hope for ER-Positive Breast Cancer
New research highlights cannabinoid therapy, specifically combining cannabinol (CBN) with exemestane, as a promising advancement in treating estrogen receptor-positive breast cancer.
THCP: The Next Frontier in Cannabinoid Science and Its Implications
THCP, an ultra-potent cannabinoid discovered in 2019, is reshaping cannabis science with its extraordinary receptor affinity and groundbreaking therapeutic potential.