Posts tagged with "cannabis research"
Legalization Bill Introduced in Belize
When it comes to countries pushing for adult-use legalization in Central America, Mexico is likely the first nation that comes to mind, not Belize. That is understandable given the fact that Mexico’s Supreme Court ruled in late 2018 that cannabis prohibition was unconstitutional and tasked lawmakers at the time with implementing...
New Cannabis Studies Provide Good News For Multiple Sclerosis Patients
Multiple sclerosis is both a neurological disease (affecting the nerves) and an autoimmune disease (affecting the immune system). Common symptoms of multiple sclerosis include, but are not limited to: fatigue, pain, vision loss, and degrading coordination. Symptoms of the condition and the severity and duration involved vary from...
Quick Hits: Huge Wins for Cannabis Legalization
Cannabis is now legal in Mexico and will be legal in Virginia starting July 1st. The US Supreme Court questions continuing federal cannabis prohibition.
Fascinating Study Finds Cannabis Helps Most Patients
An international team of researchers explored the relationship between medical cannabis and chronic pain, PTSD, sleeping disorders, and other conditions.
Clinical Trial Suggests Cannabinoids Effective at Treating Insomnia
An Australian-based team of researchers conducted a study where they found that cannabinoid therapy could improve insomnia symptoms.
Cannabis Use Associated With Increased Decision Making Skills
Cannabis opponents have a long history of trying to convince members of the public that cannabis is bad for human brains. According to many cannabis prohibitionists cannabis is bad for human brains no matter what age they start consuming cannabis or what type of cannabis they consume. The "dangers" of cannabis for human brains are...
Study Finds Price Matters in Legal Cannabis Purchases
Canada is currently the international leader when it comes to cannabis, from both a policy and consumer perspective. For many years Canada has been home to a robust cannabis community, especially in British Columbia. It’s only one of two countries that have legalized cannabis for adult use along with Uruguay, and unlike Uruguay...
Study Finds Alcohol Use, Not Cannabis Use, Harms Young Brains
"What about the children?" is one of the biggest rallying cries and talking points for cannabis prohibitionists, and that’s been the case for many decades. Prohibitionists have tried very hard over a long period of time to spread cannabis scare-tactic messaging regarding youth. Unfortunately, it worked for many years. You may...
Study Finds Cannabis Users Don't Fit "Lazy Stoner" Stereotypes
The stereotyped "lazy stoner" image is well known, but recent research concludes laziness is not indicative of actual cannabis consumer behavior.
Cannabis As A Tool To Fight Addictions Globally
Cannabis is now being more commonly referred to as an ‘exit drug’ because of how it can help folks curb consumption of much more harmful substances.
2020: A Record Year for Cannabis Studies
A record number of scientific studies were conducted involving the cannabis plant in 2020. The new year promises to hold even more potential for research.
What Does the Future Look Like for Medical Cannabis Research?
The rise of the legal cannabis industry is not only generating huge sums of cash, it is also changing minds and is starting to drive research.
Data Suggests Cannabis Use Is Negatively Associated With Cancer Risk
According to a recent study, people with a history of cannabis use were associated with a roughly 10% reduction in the risk of developing cancer.
Public Policy's Approach To Cannabis Versus Alcohol
The unbalanced laws and policies surrounding alcohol and cannabis may be due to vastly differing perceptions of the substances in mainstream society.
Breaking News: U.N. Removes Cannabis From Schedule IV Drug List
On Wednesday, the U.N. Commission on Narcotic Drugs removed cannabis from the Schedule IV list, which contains highly addictive drugs such as heroin.
The Long Road to Researching Cannabis
One Navy Seal’s Mission To Grow Research-Quality Cannabis.
Is Cannabis More Potent Now Than In Decades Past?
A team of researchers recently examined global testing data results of cannabis that was confiscated during police investigations in the past 50 years.
CBD Skin Cream Mitigates Chronic Back Pain Says New Study
If you suffer from chronic back pain, then you know how painful it can be. Fortunately, a recent study indicates that cannabis topicals could help.
