Friday, November 29, 2024

Medical Marijuana

Can Using Marijuana Actually Lead To Reefer Madness?

The oldest way of stigmatizing a drug is to link it to madness. But can using marijuana lead to a psychotic break? We test the science.

NHL Alumni Association And Canopy Growth Partner On Marijuana Pain Relief Study

The double-blind study will research the effect medicinal cannabis can have on players who suffered past concussions, including long-term fallout, like PTSD, early dementia, and depression.

More Delays In The Farce That Is International Cannabis Rescheduling

Members of the United Nations’ drug committee have said they will not cast an expected ballot on the recommendations put forward by the World Health Organization (WHO) to loosen the draconian rules on cannabis scheduling.

Hawaii Once Again Says No To Recreational Marijuana

Hawaii Senate Majority Leader J. Kalani English’s recreational marijuana bill died over the weekend as it missed a key deadline, despite serious support for the legislation from Democrats.

Medical Marijuana Can Help Your Stress-Induced Depression

A 2015 study suggests that cannabis might help offset stress-induced depression. Cannabis could potentially help stabilize mood.

Marijuana Study: THC Could Have More Medical Value Than CBD

A study published in the Scientific Reports journal found that THC displayed the “strongest correlation with therapeutic relief, compared to the more socially acceptable chemical found in cannabis, CBD (cannabinol).”

Marijuana’s CBD Can Help With Lennox–Gastaut Syndrome

A study published in the New England Journal of Medicine explored the potential for CBD combined with current medicine therapies to help patients with this severe form of epilepsy.

Study Links Teen Marijuana Use With Adult Depression

The study found that teens who used marijuana at least once a week before the age of 18 are associated with a 37 percent increased risk of depression as adults.

Marijuana May Help You Feel Less Lonely And Depressed

Studying connections between marijuana and feeling lonely and depressed may not be something you expect from scientists in Iran, but the findings are great.

Drug Manufacturer For CVS And Walgreens Launches Line Of Hemp Supplements

With hundreds of different product offerings, it should come as no surprise that major players like Contract Pharmacal would eventually eye hemp as the next major health and wellness ingredient.

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