Study investigates the effects of the eased access to medical marijuana on mental health. The approval of marijuana for medical use does benefit those for whom it is intended. We found no evidence for aggravated mental health problems due to the introduction of medical marijuana laws. In recent years, the legal status of marijuana has become successively less restrictive … [Read more...] about How Medical Marijuana Laws Impact Mental Health
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Why we know so little about cannabis – and why scientists are worried
While research on marijuana has surged in the last 20 years, our understanding of the drug is decades behind that of other substances, like tobacco and alcohol Research into cannabis really only started in earnest two decades ago As we have reported on the science of cannabis in recent weeks, nearly every researcher we spoke to lamented the yawning gap in our understanding of … [Read more...] about Why we know so little about cannabis – and why scientists are worried
Experimental drug for marijuana addiction shows promise, small study finds
As marijuana use in the United States reaches record highs among young adults, there is a growing need to address its potential for addiction, experts say. An experimental pill, the first in a new class of drugs, has shown promise in treating cannabis use disorder, according to the results of a small trial published Thursday in Nature Medicine. The drug, known as AEF-0117, was … [Read more...] about Experimental drug for marijuana addiction shows promise, small study finds
Frequent marijuana users tend to be leaner and less likely to develop diabetes. But the pseudo-health benefits come at a price, experts say
The stereotypical cannabis connoisseur perpetually has the munchies but is, paradoxically, perplexingly thin. Now researchers at the University of California, Irvine, think they know why—and no, pot consumption isn’t the secret to a svelte figure. Not a healthy one, anyway. Frequent cannabis consumers are leaner and less likely to develop type two diabetes. But the … [Read more...] about Frequent marijuana users tend to be leaner and less likely to develop diabetes. But the pseudo-health benefits come at a price, experts say
Oxford study to trial cannabis-based medicine as treatment for psychosis
CBD is one of the chemicals found in marijuana but it does not contain tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), the ingredient that produces a feeling of intoxication. Oxford scientists are to launch a major global trial to investigate whether cannabis-based medicine can treat people with psychosis or psychotic symptoms. Currently, cannabidiol (CBD) is only prescribed for a small number of … [Read more...] about Oxford study to trial cannabis-based medicine as treatment for psychosis
California Funds Research On Blocking Marijuana Monopolies And Protecting ‘Legacy’ Cannabis Strains
News provided by www.marijuanamoment.net California officials announced on Wednesday that the state will be awarding up to $20 million in marijuana tax-funded grants to universities that carry out research into cannabis science and policy—including studies on preventing monopolies in the legal industry and securing the genetics of “legacy” strains. This is the second round of … [Read more...] about California Funds Research On Blocking Marijuana Monopolies And Protecting ‘Legacy’ Cannabis Strains
Mourning the loss of Dr. Lester Grinspoon
We are honestly lost for words right now. If you knew of Dr. Lester Grinspoon, regardless, of it was personally or not, you would understand the loss we all feel as a community. He was a man of true integrity and when it came to the topic of cannabis, he was not one to back down. For he knew the truth and he would not be silenced.Rest in Peace, Dr. Lester Grinspoon-Dabbin' … [Read more...] about Mourning the loss of Dr. Lester Grinspoon
Psychiatrist Explores Possible Benefits Of Treating PTSD With Ecstasy Or Cannabis
Say what? Where have we heard this before? - Dabbin' Dad Dr. Julie Holland, author of the new book, Good Chemistry, says that when patients taking antidepressants have stopped experiencing relief, psychedelic drugs might be used in conjunction with talk therapy to help some work through past traumas. Milos Zivkovic/EyeEm/Getty Images People who have been taking … [Read more...] about Psychiatrist Explores Possible Benefits Of Treating PTSD With Ecstasy Or Cannabis
Is More Research Truly Needed?
We have all heard politicians, time after time again, claiming they need more research before they could even entertain the idea of changing their stance on adult-use of cannabis. Why is it that we need to spend so much time debating something we all know was based on false accusations, claims and flat out lies from a time when it was "OK" for leadership to make racist … [Read more...] about Is More Research Truly Needed?
Changing Global Cannabis Trends
Cannabis is something that has been looked down upon by our previous generations. People generally associate cannabis only with its psychoactive ability. This has hindered the image of cannabis as a matter of a sin. Little did people know of the benefits and health treatments that are associated with it. With the increasing awareness, more and more people are embracing cannabis … [Read more...] about Changing Global Cannabis Trends
