All Entries in the "Medical Research" Category
New Study Says Marijuana Derivative May Help Fight Cocaine Addiction
A new study of mice from The National Institute on Drug Abuse shows that CBD – the second most active ingredient in cannabis after THC – may be able to help those addicted to cocaine. It seems that – at least in mice – using CBD to activate the CB2 receptor, which a growing body [...]
New Study Says Marijuana Use Not Linked To Long-Term Cognitive Impairment
A new study out of Australia – eight years in the making – followed nearly 2,000 young adults in a public health project that found cannabis use has little effect on long-term memory and learning abilities. Participants in the study were aged 20 to 24 when it began 8 years ago, and they were subjected [...]
The Endocannabinoid System Explained
Below is an interesting two-part video featuring Dr. Michael Geci, who explains our body’s endocannabinoid system, why cannabis seems to work for so many different ailments, and why cannabis can’t kill us, no matter how much we ingest. This is the type of educational information that is severely lacking, not only in our school system, [...]
The U.S. Government Moves Closer To Admitting Cannabis Has Medical Uses
Cracks are beginning to show in the Great Wall of Silence that the U.S. Government has set up around the medical uses of cannabis. Marijuana has been listed as a Schedule I drug since 1970 (which is when they invented the whole Schedule thing anyway). By putting it on that list, the Feds have effectively [...]
Marijuana May Help MS Patients
A new study led by Dr. Shaheen Lakhan, executive director of the Global Neuroscience Initiative Foundation, has shown that marijuana can help relieve multiple sclerosis patients of the muscle spasms caused by their condition.
THC Can Potentially Fight Cancer Cell Growth
According to a new study published in Thailand, THC can help fight cholangiocarcinoma, a rare cancer of the bile duct. According to the researchers, THC can help retard the abnormal cell growth.
Marijuana Can Potentially Help Bipolar Patients
A new study has found that marijuana use can potentially help bipolar patients.
Marijuana Could Treat PTSD
A new study published by the Journal of Neuroscience has shown that THC could potentially help victims of PTSD.
Medical Marijuana And Neuropathic Pain
A study published in 2008 has confirmed that marijuana can be an effective solution for neuropathic pain.
Factsheet: Medical Marijuana And Cancer Care
The NCI provides a look at how marijuana can potentially help people dealing with cancer.
Have Your Cake And Eat It Too: Vaporization
A new study concludes that vaporization produces a much healthier cannabis vapor.
Medical Marijuana And PTSD
Dr. Philip Leveque discusses the merits of using marijuana to treat PTSD.
Marijuana’s Impact On Brain Function “Minimal”
According to a literature review, long-term use of marijuana has minimal effect on brain function.
Marijuana could prevent Alzheimer’s
A study has shown that marijuana use could potentially help prevent Alzheimer’s disease.
Pot Smoking Not Linked to Lung Cancer
A study from 2006 found no connection between smoking marijuana and lung cancer.
