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Johns Hopkins Cannabis Science Laboratory

@jhcannabislab.bsky.social
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The Johns Hopkins University Cannabis Science Laboratory includes a multidisciplinary group of faculty and staff with an overall goal of empirically evaluating the behavioral pharmacology of cannabis and its constituents. linktr.ee/jhucsl

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Johns Hopkins Cannabis Science Laboratory @jhcannabislab.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Curious about cannabis beverages? Tune in to podcast Spot On! where Dr. Joan Salge Blake discusses the current market and the science behind cannabis beverages with our very own Dr. Tory Spindle: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/w...
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What Happens When You Gulp Cannabis Beverages
Podcast Episode · Spot On! · September 24 · 31m
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Johns Hopkins Psychedelic Research Center @jhpsychedelics.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
How comparable is psilocybin and Δ9-THC? Could the use of Δ9-THC help with the blinding problem we face in psychedelic trials? Check out our latest findings from @fredbarrettphd.bsky.social and colleagues.
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Fred Barrett @fredbarrettphd.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
Excited to share our new paper in Psychopharmacology: A pilot study comparing high-dose oral Δ9-THC, psilocybin, and placebo under the same set and setting used in psychedelic clinical trials. @jhpsychedelics.bsky.social 🧵 link.springer.com/article/10.1... 1/n
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Johns Hopkins Cannabis Science Laboratory @jhcannabislab.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
Check out our study collaboration with @jhpsychedelics.bsky.social
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Johns Hopkins Cannabis Science Laboratory @jhcannabislab.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
We are excited to share that this year’s Road to Recovery conference theme is “New Highs, Old Habits: Emerging Trends in Addiction and Treatment.” Save the date, more details coming soon!
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Johns Hopkins Cannabis Science Laboratory @jhcannabislab.bsky.social · 15/06/2026
Dr. Zamarripa talked to Newsweek about emerging concerns regarding 7-OH products. See what he has to say here: www.newsweek.com/what-is-7-oh...
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What is 7-OH? Experts warn of emerging opioid threat
Experts are warning of an emerging opioid threat caused by a drug that is believed to be around 20 times more potent than morphine.
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Johns Hopkins Cannabis Science Laboratory @jhcannabislab.bsky.social · 06/06/2026
Calling Baltimore Locals!! Check out Health Research Day at Canton Waterfront Park until 3pm today to learn more about our lab and others across Johns Hopkins!
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Johns Hopkins Cannabis Science Laboratory @jhcannabislab.bsky.social · 04/06/2026
We surveyed U.S. healthcare professionals to evaluate their knowledge and attitudes surrounding medical cannabis use. Curious? Click below to learn more: pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42216094/
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Knowledge, attitudes, and concerns about medical cannabis among U.S. healthcare professionals - PubMed
Although most respondents reported having patients who use cannabis and were largely supportive of medical cannabis use, objective knowledge gaps and limited formal training were evident. These findin...
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Johns Hopkins Cannabis Science Laboratory @jhcannabislab.bsky.social · 01/05/2026
What happens to driving performance when cannabis edibles and alcohol are ingested together? Can standard field sobriety tests be used to detect cannabis intoxication? Our most recent publication explores these questions and more! Check it out here: jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...
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Impact of Cannabis Edibles Combined With Alcohol on Driving Performance
This crossover study evaluates the individual and interactive effects of cannabis edibles and alcohol on simulated driving, behavioral performance, and subjective impairment.
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Johns Hopkins Cannabis Science Laboratory @jhcannabislab.bsky.social · 01/04/2026
Ever wonder about how cannabigerol (CBG) may affect focus? A new study examining high-dose oral CBG administration shows measurable deficits in sustained attention in rats. Learn more here: www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
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High doses of orally administered cannabigerol produce deficits in sustained attention in female rats
Cannabigerol (CBG) is a phytocannabinoid found in cannabis that is increasingly being sold and used as an isolate product or as the dominant cannabino…
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Johns Hopkins Cannabis Science Laboratory @jhcannabislab.bsky.social · 30/03/2026
In this article, Dr. Bryan Jenkins and colleagues take a look at CBD as a potential intervention for spontaneous opioid withdrawal symptoms in rats. Read below to learn more about their findings! #psychopharmacology #preclinicalresearch #cannabidiol psycnet.apa.org/record/2027-...
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Johns Hopkins Cannabis Science Laboratory @jhcannabislab.bsky.social · 27/03/2026
How do sex and history of THC exposure change THC self-administration patterns in rats? Check out this new study led by the CSL’s own Dr. Cassie Moore exploring these factors using a vapor inhalation model. #Psychopharmacology #CannabinoidResearh link.springer.com/article/10.1...
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Effects of sex and pre-exposure on Δ9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) vapor self-administration in rats - Psychopharmacology
Rationale Animal models of cannabinoid self-administration are critical for advancing our understanding of the neurobiology of cannabis use and for developing medications for Cannabis Use Disorder. Us...
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Johns Hopkins Cannabis Science Laboratory @jhcannabislab.bsky.social · 10/02/2026
Take a peak behind the scenes with Dr. Spindle as he gives his insight on some of our current research protocols and early findings! www.hopkinsmedicine.org/news/article...
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Interactive Effect of Alcohol and Cannabis on Impaired Driving
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Johns Hopkins Cannabis Science Laboratory @jhcannabislab.bsky.social · 16/01/2026
Dr. Spindle was recently interviewed by Men's Health about the growing popularity of tobacco-free nicotine pouches. See what he has to say here: www.menshealth.com/health/a6973...
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Nicotine Use Has Exploded in the U.S. The Longer-Term Health Consequences May Only Be Starting to Unfold.
How the tobacco industry rebranded a brutally addictive drug from deadly to desirable—and what it means for our health.
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Johns Hopkins Cannabis Science Laboratory @jhcannabislab.bsky.social · 06/01/2026
Oh rats! We didn't share this paper last year... Learn about sex differences in self administration of ∆9 THC in rats: link.springer.com/article/10.1...
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Effects of sex and pre-exposure on Δ9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) vapor self-administration in rats - Psychopharmacology
Rationale Animal models of cannabinoid self-administration are critical for advancing our understanding of the neurobiology of cannabis use and for developing medications for Cannabis Use Disorder. Us...
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Johns Hopkins Cannabis Science Laboratory @jhcannabislab.bsky.social · 05/12/2025
Our lab's very own Dr. Vandrey was featured on the CannMed Coffee Talk podcast this week! He discussed the National Cannabis Study, which is gathering new information about the health outcomes of medicinal cannabis from people who use it. Tune in below: www.youtube.com/watch?v=U0AJ...
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The National Cannabis Study with Ryan Vandrey, PhD & Johannes Thrul, PhD
YouTube video by Medicinal Genomics
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Johns Hopkins Cannabis Science Laboratory @jhcannabislab.bsky.social · 30/09/2025
Like to enjoy cannabis with your caffeine? Check out our most recent publication to learn more about the effects: pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40962814/
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Effect of caffeine and cannabidiol (CBD) co-administration on Δ9-tetrahydrocannabinol (Δ9-THC) subjective effects, performance impairment, and pharmacokinetics - PubMed
Cannabis products premixed with caffeine are increasingly present in the United States marketplace. Despite emergence of this product class, no human laboratory data have directly evaluated the isolat...
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Johns Hopkins Cannabis Science Laboratory @jhcannabislab.bsky.social · 04/09/2025
New publication from our collaboration with the Maryland Opioid Research lab! Check it out to learn more about opioid and cannabis craving among adults with chronic pain: www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
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Craving for opioid and cannabis use among adults with chronic pain: Insights from a 30-day ecological momentary assessment study
Craving is an aversive state and risk factor for progression to nonmedical substance use. The aims of this secondary analysis of Ecological Momentary …
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Johns Hopkins Cannabis Science Laboratory @jhcannabislab.bsky.social · 19/08/2025
We’re excited to host the 16th Annual Road to Recovery Conference virtually on Sept 15, 2025! This year’s theme: Illuminating Blind Spots in Addiction Research & Treatment — focusing on substance use in underrepresented populations. Join us to learn, connect, and push the field forward.
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Rachel Rattenni @rachelrattenni.bsky.social · 07/08/2025
Road-to-Recovery Conference tickets are live! Join us virtually 9/15 to learn about blind spots in addiction research & treatment. Topics incl. harm reduction, substance use among sexual minority youth, lessons from Indigenous communities, &more! Speakers inc @maiasz.bsky.social @mlwalls.bsky.social
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Johns Hopkins Cannabis Science Laboratory @jhcannabislab.bsky.social · 30/07/2025
Curious about the potential interactive effects of Alpha-Pinene and Delta-9-THC? Click here to see our most recent publication and learn more: pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40734690/
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The Individual and Interactive Effects of Alpha-Pinene and Delta-9-Tetrahydrocannabinol in Healthy Adults - PubMed
Inhaled α-pinene, at doses at and above those naturally found in cannabis flowers, did not mitigate Δ9-THC-induced cognitive impairments as hypothesized or influence other common acute effects of Δ9-T...
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