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Medical Marijuana

‘The Doctors’ Ask: Why Are So Many Seniors Using Marijuana?

Tuesday's episode of the daytime talk show "The Doctors" examined the skyrocketing use of senior citizens turning to cannabis for medicinal purposes.

What Happens If You Smoke Cannabis For A Year to Relieve Chronic Pain

Researchers in Canada say that smoking cannabis to relieve chronic pain is safe and effective. Here's what happens when you use it for a year.

Marijuana-Pharmaceutical Interactions: What You Need To Know

Drug interactions can be both useful and dangerous. A drug that potentiates an opiate, for example, may increase the painkilling effect, but could also increase the likelihood of overdose.

New Directive Encourages Vets To Talk Cannabis With Their Doctors

A new directive from the Veterans Health Administration suggests that vets be open with their doctors about their cannabis use.

5 Reasons To Share Your Stash With Grandma And Grandpa

So the next time you are visiting grandma and grandpa, you might want to share your stash. You also may want to talk to them about a few reasons why sharing your stash may be good for their health.

Weed Is Winning: Alcohol Sales Suffering In Legal Marijuana States

It has been said that alcohol and marijuana can coexist as part of the United States SIN market, but that doesn’t mean it is always going to be a peaceful union.

Cannabis Investing 101: So You Want To Take Part In The Green Rush

Legal cannabis sales in 2015 reached close to $7 billion, and are predicting that the overall industry could be worth a whopping $22 billion by 2020.

Reality Check: Cigarettes And Pot Linked To Teen Psychosis?

"Cigarettes and pot linked to teen psychosis," blared the provocative CNN headline. The worrisome story that followed discussed yet another study, this one published this week in the prestigious journal JAMA Psychiatry,

11-Year Old Girl Wins The Right To Use Medical Marijuana At School

In a thoughtful and compassionate ruling, a judge ordered that Ashley be able to use her high-CBD medication at her Illinois school to prevent seizures.

Are Marijuana Edibles Better For Your Brain Than Smoking?

As more cannabis-infused foods enter the legal marijuana market, consumers have made the switch from smoking the herb to eating it.

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