Saturday, April 27, 2024

Medical Marijuana

Why Recreational — Not Medical — Marijuana Access Reduces Opioid Overdoses

New research shows recreational marijuana laws reduce annual opioid deaths by 20-35%.

Antioxidants In Soybeans May Protect Against Marijuana-Related Heart Damage

Preliminary research showed that antioxidants found in soybeans could prevent inflammation and oxidative stress caused by weed.

5 Creative And Healthy Ways To Receive The Benefits Of Cannabis

Reaping the benefits of cannabis: Use ingredients from reputable suppliers, know your grower, and be certain to use clean weed cultivated with care!

CBD And Genetic Testing Provide Hope For ‘Intractable’ Epilepsy In Children

CBD derivatives have been shown to be effective in reducing seizures, but it was not until last year that the FDA approved a CBD drug for childhood epilepsy, called Epidiolex.

Cannabis, Alzheimer’s And Hope Are On The Horizon

At the very least, cannabis can soothe agitation in later stage patients and calm anxiety.

Here’s How CBD Lotion Can Help With Hives

What about more practical uses for CBD topical products? Could CBD lotions be used to deal with annoying problems like hives caused by an allergic reaction?

These Marijuana Painkillers Are 30X Stronger Than Aspirin

The next revolution in medical marijuana may have nothing to do with cannabinoids. Instead we’re talking about flavonoids, which possess an anti-inflammatory property more powerful than aspirin.

Cannabis: Misinformation About CBD Can Be Life-Threatening

In a rush to praise the effectiveness of the cannabis plant, hyperbole can have long-ranging consequences for medical patients.

More Women Are Using Marijuana Before Pregnancy—Is That Good Or Bad?

While the research is limited in its scope due to its reliance on self-reported findings, it did hint at some explanations for these rises in cannabis usage.

Study Finds Opioid Users Not Switching To Medical Marijuana

Is there really any truth to the idea that marijuana could be a saving grace for the tens of thousands of people who die every year as a result of opioid overdose?

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