Thursday, March 28, 2024

Medical Marijuana

Cannabis May Treat Fibromyalgia Pain, According To New Study

A new study out of Israel shows that fibromyalgia patients who use cannabis saw reduced pain as a result. 

Low-THC Strains Of Marijuana A Safer Substitute For Anti-Anxiety Medications

The abuse of anti-anxiety medications, which are more commonly known by brand names like Valium, Xanax and Klonopin, is the next stroke in the portrait of the American junkie.

Could CBD Eventually Become An Antibiotic?

A study from Australian scientists have shown that an ingredient in cannabis could provide an answer to bacteria that has proven resistant, or in some cases impossible, to treat.

Medical Marijuana Patients Can Be Busted For Stoned Driving

In many cases, even if a patient isn't actually high while they are behind the wheel, law enforcement can still find ways to drag them to jail and file charges for this offense.

The Relationship Between Cannabis, CBD, And Hemp-Based Products For Treating Traumatic Brain Injuries

Researchers, and physicians have been trying to uncover additional treatment methods for TBIs, and it turns out that cannabis, CBD, and hemp-derived products may be a few beneficial adjunct treatments.

How Cannabis Can Help Older Generations Work Longer And Boost Their Well-Being

More than half of older adults have one or more medical conditions and symptoms that can be relieved by medical cannabis.

Maybe Medical Marijuana Isn’t The Opioid Epidemic Savior After All

A new paper published this week demonstrates medical marijuana laws and the opioid epidemic don't have the relationship that we think they do.

What Doctors Know About Marijuana For Prostate Cancer

Recently there has been interest in prostate cancer and treatment with cannabis. I have treated men with prostate cancer for over 35 years.

Should You Believe Reports Of America’s First Marijuana Overdose?

Have we just witnessed the first recorded marijuana death in the United States or is something else going on here?

Guess What? Your Doctor Probably Knows Nothing About Marijuana

Published in the highly regarded Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) this week, Morris’ op-ed documents how medical institutions have failed to teach clinicians how cannabis could help their patients.

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