While on the surface it appears that SAM might be coming around to a modern understanding of cannabis with this report, I’m skeptical. I cannot disregard the...
One Florida doctor is decrying the claims as the modernized version of snake oil. Sarah Steinhardt, a doctor of pharmacy, says people should be leery of cannabis...
A recent article showcased the hesitance of German pharmaceutical companies to get behind cannabis legalization. Did I say hesitance? I meant something more along the lines of...
As we recognize the hidden financial ties between academics advocating for the prohibition and strict regulation of cannabis and large prescription drug companies, we begin to see...
As more Americans express interest in the healing potential of medical marijuana, the pharmaceutical companies have found it in their best interest to keep lawmakers, as well as...
The biggest opponents of legal weed are pharmaceutical, alcohol and beer companies, private prison corporations and police unions. Among the largest donors to Partnership for Drug-Free Kids,...
After a decade and a couple hundred thousand dollars, I have learned that although prescription drugs worked to an extent for my Crohn’s disease, the Big Pharma drug...
Cannabis is one of the safest and most effective anti-inflammatory agents in existence, which I suspect is a large part of why it is such a powerful...
There’s been a lot of talk lately about a recent study which suggested there could be a link between cannabis and decreased fertility in men. The study surveyed young men under...
Drug research often walks a fine line between medicine and recreation—making the history between drug abuse and big pharma closer than the latter would like to admit. Pfizer’s...
This month, newly FDA-approved, crazy-strong painkiller Zohydro ER is set to be released to market. Commonly referred to as “heroin in a bottle,” Zohyrdo ER has received staunch opposition from...
A new National Pain Foundation survey suggests medical marijuana may top currently available pharmaceuticals for treating fibromyalgia. 62% of the patients surveyed found medical marijuana to be “very...
In a great stride for the future of medical cannabis, the AHP (American Herbal Pharmacopoeia), who’s mission is “to promote the responsible use of herbal products and...
Being diagnosed with cancer is likely one of the most frightening things that can happen in life. Not only can the disease be fatal, the treatment itself...
I believe each individual should explore the rationale for self-medicating. I’m not suggesting to anyone that they fully ignore conventional wisdom, medical evidence or your doctor’s advice,...
A Mayo Clinic study found nearly 70% of Americans take prescription drugs, with antibiotics, antidepressants and painkillers being the most widely used. 13% took opioids (painkillers that include...
