Wednesday, December 24, 2025

Medical Marijuana

CBD: The Next Weapon In The War Against Opioid Addiction?

A recent study suggested that CBD curbed cravings in people with opioid dependence. It's one of the first double-blind controlled trials, the gold standard for drug research, to show benefit of using CBD outside epilepsy treatment.

Concussions And Cannabis

Both THC and CBD are neuroprotective antioxidants, which is a fancy way of saying they help reduce the effects brain damage whether due to trauma or things like strokes or other disease.

Texas (Yes, Texas!) Will Have A Medical Marijuana Program — Sort Of

In a stunning turn of events, the Texas Senate unanimously approved the expansion of the state’s medical marijuana program to include more qualifying conditions and make the process easier for patients.

NFL Agrees To Study Marijuana As Pain Management Tool

The NFL and NFL have agreed to form two new joint medical committees, with a particular focus on marijuana as a pain management tool.

Landmark Study Shows CBD Could Treat Heroin Addiction

A new study out this week demonstrated that CBD, the non-psychoactive cannabinoid in marijuana and hemp, could assist those with opioid addiction.

Alabama Senator Tells Cancer Patients To Buy Marijuana On The Streets

Jim McClendon's reasoning resembled those conservatives have made in Texas as well, stating any loosening of the law will eventually lead to full-blown recreational cannabis reform.

WATCH: Is It Possible To Overdose On Marijuana?

This video highlights some of the misconceptions around marijuana overdoses, plus the potential problems someone might face when taking too much cannabis.

Does Your Child Suffer From Seizures? Here Are The States With CBD-Only Laws

There are now 17 states in the nation where children can legally use this drug as opposed to traditional epilepsy treatments. However, some of these laws are better than others.

Weed And Infertility: Should Men Worry About Their Marijuana Consumption?

While the conclusions are far from definitive, mounting evidence suggests the best practice might be to forego the green while trying to have a baby.

Science Shows Anxiety And Stress Reduced By Cannabis

What if a scientific report was released that showed that marijuana helped to significantly reduce depression, anxiety and stress?

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