Posts tagged with "medical cannabis"
Study Finds Cannabis Inversely Associated With Hypertension in HCV Patients
We previously reported that a peer reviewed study in France determined that medical cannabis use was associated with a lower BMI in patients diagnosed with hepatitis C (HCV). A separate study from France also found that cannabis is inversely associated with obesity among HCV patients. It is estimated that as many as 58...
Inhaled Cannabis “Safe And Effective” for Treating Lower Back Pain According to New Study
Since at least 1990, and likely prior, lower back pain is the leading cause of years lived with disability worldwide. According to the Global Burden of Disease Study 2017, roughly 7.5% of the world’s population experiences some level of lower back pain. The study defined lower back pain as, “pain in the area on the posterior...
New Research Says CBD Can Offset THC-Induced Anxiety
The cannabis plant is one of the most versatile plants on earth, and quite possibly could be the most versatile plant on the planet. Although, that can prove to be a two-edged sword of sorts, in that when cannabis’ complexities interact with human biology it can yield some undesirable consequences. To be clear, I am not...
Cannabis Spray Shows Promise for Cancer Patients With Refractory Pain
One area of cannabis research that is of particular interest to people around the globe, and for obvious reasons, pertains to how the cannabis plant can be used to help people suffering from cancer. It’s one of the most intriguing, and yet also controversial topics in the cannabis world. A growing body of peer-reviewed research is...
History of Cannabis Use Not Linked to Greater Severity of Psychosis
Just because someone has consumed cannabis and suffers from mental health struggles, that does not automatically mean that the cannabis consumption caused the mental health issues that the person is unfortunately experiencing. That may seem like a logical statement, however, cannabis opponents do everything that they can to try to...
Study Links Cannabis to Improved Sleep in Adults With PTSD
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a very serious issue all over the globe. Could cannabis help those suffering with PTSD sleep better? The prevalence of PTSD is estimated to be 3.9% in the general population, and a much higher rate for those that have lived in countries where war and conflict has occurred. According to...
Cannabis Linked to Better Quality of Life in Adults With Autism
It is estimated that as much as 1% of the world’s population has autism spectrum disorder, although many cases go undiagnosed so it’s quite possible that there are more people out there that have autism spectrum disorder. Autism spectrum disorder is a neurological and developmental condition that affects how people communicate...
CBD Extracts Reduce Agitation in Dementia Patients: New Study
According to the World Health Organization as many as 55 million people worldwide live with some level of dementia. That number is expected to increase to 78 million by 2030 and up to 139 million by 2050. Dementia is a syndrome that involves the deterioration of cognitive function among those that suffer from the condition....
France reenters medical marijuana industry after more than a half-century hiatus – a cannabis historian explains
David A. Guba, Jr., Bard Early College Baltimore Early in 2022, the French legislature greenlighted the cultivation of cannabis inside French territory to supply the nation’s ongoing pilot program in medical marijuana. The clinical trials were launched in March 2021 with cannabis supplied from abroad and have been overseen by the...
Canadian Doctors Need Better Education About Cannabis
Despite what some governments around the world may claim, cannabis does indeed possess tremendous medical value. This is repeatedly proven by a growing number of peer-reviewed studies and personal testimonies from suffering patients that have successfully treated their condition(s) with cannabis. So why are many doctors still unfamiliar...
Cannabis Consumption Not Linked to Changes in Motivation: New Study
Historically, cannabis consumers have been portrayed by cannabis opponents as lazy ‘do nothings’ that sit on couches all day eating potato chips. Those stereotypes have also been perpetuated in mainstream media. Unfortunately for cannabis opponents, there are numerous examples of people in peak physical condition that consume...
Can You Be Allergic to Cannabinoids?
The myths that tarnished the reputation of cannabis for decades are finally starting to subside. Millions of Americans now use cannabis and its derivatives to promote recovery, naturally manage pain, and improve their mental well-being. However, there is still one question that many first-time users have about the drug — can you be...
New Study: THC Offers Symptomatic Relief for Tourette Syndrome
As many as one percent of people worldwide suffer from Tourette Syndrome to some degree, although many cases go undiagnosed. Tourette Syndrome is a nervous system disorder that involves the patient making repetitive movements and/or unwanted sounds. Most cases of Tourette Syndrome start when the sufferer is a child, with...
New Academic Study Links Cannabis Legalization to Decreasing Pharma Profits
The study, published in a non-profit, peer-reviewed journal, is the strongest evidence yet that the legalization of cannabis directly (and negatively) impacts both the name brand and generic pharma industry. A new study published by PLOS ONE, an American non-profit, peer-reviewed journal, and conducted by researchers at California...
Estonia Now Allowing Farmers to Grow Hemp With Higher THC
A regulatory amendment is now being drawn up by the Estonian Ministry of Social Affairs to allow hemp with higher THC limits to be cultivated in the country. In a major advance for the European hemp industry, Estonian regulators are planning to allow hemp farmers to grow crops with a THC level higher than the current 0.2%. By 2023,...
‘Runner’s High’ May Result From Cannabinoids – the Body’s Version of THC and CBD
Hilary A. Marusak, Wayne State University Many people have experienced reductions in stress, pain and anxiety and sometimes even euphoria after exercise. What’s behind this so-called “runner’s high”? New research on the neuroscience of exercise may surprise you. The “runner’s high” has long been attributed to...
The International War on the Rights of Medical Cannabis Users
In the United States, the Biden Administration is in favor of banning gun ownership for medical users. In Germany, there is an ongoing debate about driving limits. Such policies rely on outdated criteria to penalize cannabis users' rights. The push to fully and federally legalize cannabis in places like the U.S. and Germany right now...
New Study: Hemp Increases Cow Health and Reduces Stress
A federally funded study published in Scientific Reports suggests that hemp has similar effects on humans and cows. A US Department of Agriculture-funded study of hemp-based cattle feed, which has been underway since 2020 has begun to deliver intriguing results. Cows can completely digest all parts of the hemp plant,...