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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 long history that Patrick Kennedy and Kevin Sabet (lead brains at SAM) have against cannabis and their strong opposition to legalization.
I feel like many out there are trying really, really hard to put cannabis on par with serious drug and alcohol addiction. There is a reason that the term "habit-forming" is nearly always tossed in the mix when talking about cannabis addiction.
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 oil
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 vehement opposition.
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 that there is an anti-cannabis agenda being pushed by drug companies that has nothing to do with health and safety, and everything to do with keeping prescription drug sales up.
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 pill-popping public, at bay regarding the truth about cannabis by paying hefty salaries to members of academia to perpetuate modern day Reefer Madness.
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, a New York City-based nonprofit, are ...
After a decade and a couple hundred thousand dollars, I have learned that although it worked to an extent, the Big Pharma drug was likely sending me to an early grave while fueling record profits for the drug companies, doctors and hospitals I trusted with my health.
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 medication. I'm hopeful that some doctors, especially in the MMJ states, are offering cannabis as a treatment. But for many people, their doctors don't know about, don't believe in, or are disallowed from suggesting cannabis.
Imagine for a moment, that it was possible to use cannabis as an all-natural form of birth control, with zero negative side effects and all the good ones that weed has to offer?
Drug research often walks a fine line between medicine and recreation making the history between fake pot and big pharma closer than they like to admit.
Commonly referred to as "heroin in a bottle," Zohyrdo ER has received staunch opposition from local and national lawmakers who are afraid that this pill will wreak havoc on our society.
A new survey from the National Pain Foundation suggests medical marijuana may top currently available pharmaceuticals for treating fibromyalgia. 62% of the ~1,300 patients surveyed found
Our friends over at High Times recently put out an article detailing some of the glowing orbs of shit that Project SAM is disseminating. It got me thinking about their true motives,…
With Illinois officials working out the kinks of the new medical marijuana law, pharmacists have shown interest in dispensing the meds.
In a great stride for the future of medical cannabis, the American Herbal Pharmacopoeia (AHP) officially classified cannabis as a "botanical medicine."
Michigan's Senate will consider a bill that will move medical cannabis to pharmacies, essentially cutting off caregivers and self-growing patients.
Being diagnosed with cancer is likely one of the most frightening things that can happen in life. Precision medicine is a recent breakthrough in treating...
