A German biotech company says it is seeking regulatory approval in Europe for an experimental cannabis extract that could be an alternative to opioid pain medication. Vertanical recently completed two Phase 3 studies of its new drug – called VER-01 – on over 1,000 patients with chronic low back pain who didn’t get sufficient relief from non-opioid analgesics. One study … [Read more...] about Experimental Cannabis Extract Has ‘Potential to Replace Opiates’
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Could this help with what’s plaguing our society? Part 2
Well hey there, friend! Let's talk about something that's been on a lot of people's minds lately. Well maybe not a lot of people's minds, but it's definitely been on mine: cannabis and its potential role in treating substance abuse disorders with THCV. It's a topic that's got a lot of folks excited - and for good reason. But before we dive in, let's get a few things … [Read more...] about Could this help with what’s plaguing our society? Part 2
Medical marijuana led to decrease in opioid use for chronic pain patients, study finds
Patients having access to medical marijuana for a longer duration led to a decrease in prescription opioid reduction, according to a study recently published in The Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA). (Staten Island Advance photos) STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. – Patients having access to medical marijuana for a longer duration led to a decrease in prescription opioid … [Read more...] about Medical marijuana led to decrease in opioid use for chronic pain patients, study finds
Why taking care of our veterans means legalizing cannabis
Written By: Steve Kennedy This year, Connecticut lawmakers face a choice: to fully legalize cannabis, or to continue enforcing harmful drug laws that unfairly burden the sick, the poor, people of color, and veterans like me. There has been robust debate in the state over the merits of legalization of adult-use cannabis. Missing from many of these conversations, however, … [Read more...] about Why taking care of our veterans means legalizing cannabis
End Connecticut’s Prohibition
End Connecticut's Cannabis Prohibition Hopefully tomorrow will be the start towards the change we desire in Connecticut. Tomorrow marks the beginning of the 2018 Legislative Session in Hartford and local activists from around the state will be travelling to meet and discuss cannabis reform and legalization with state representatives. Face to face communications is the … [Read more...] about End Connecticut’s Prohibition