Study: Cannabinoid (CBD) Reduces Cigarette Consumption
The inhalation of the cannabinoid CBD mitigates tobacco smokers’ desire for cigarettes, according to data published in the journal Addictive Behaviors.
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Chronicle Book Review: High Price
High Price: A Neuroscientist's Journey of Self-Discovery That Challenges Everything You Know About Drugs and Society, by Dr. Carl Hart - A damned good read.
Study: Cannabinoid Could Cut Down on NSAID Hospitalizations
Cannabinoids may have reduce the effective analgesic dose of NSAIDs, as well as reducing the incidence of NSAID-induced gastric ulcers.
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Study: Cigarettes' Thirdhand Smoke Causes DNA Damage
A study led by researchers from Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory has found for the first time that thirdhand smoke from cigarettes, the noxious...
Study: Cannabis Smoking Not Associated With Lung Cancer
reportedly, subjects who regularly inhale cannabis smoke possess no greater risk of lung cancer than do those who consume it occasionally or not at all.
Medical Marijuana Update (2013.06.19)
Here's the latest major medical marijuana news around the United States from the past week, as of June 19, 2013:
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NYU Psilocybin Cancer Anxiety Study May Help Change Schedule I Status
NYU Psilocybin Cancer Anxiety Study May Help Change Schedule.
Drug Prohibitions Hurt Science, Researchers Charge
A group of scientists argue that global drug prohibition has not only compounded the harms of drug use, but also produced the worst censorship of research.
Even More Science Suggesting Cannabinoids May Halt Diabetes
Based on these data, it can be suggested that THCV may be useful for the treatment of the metabolic syndrome and/or type 2 diabetes (adult onset diabetes)
Marijuana-Based Medicines Okayed in France
France has modified its Public Health Code to allow for the use of marijuana-based medicines, apparently including raw marijuana itself.
Studies: Cannabinoids Protect the Brain, Heart From Injury
Recent preclinical studies published over the past several weeks provide further evidence that cannabinoids are both neuroprotective and cardioprotective.
We Sent Bloomberg Studies Showing Medical Weed Is Not a Hoax
Last week, Michael Bloomberg called medical cannabis “one of the greatest hoaxes of all time,” ignoring countless scientific studies that have shown the plant’s usefulness..
Cannabis and Diabetes | Granny Storm Crow’s MMJ Reference
Here is a very comprehensive list of research articles, abstracts, news stories and other references about cannabis and diabetes.
Study: Hemp Seed Oil Benefits Multiple Sclerosis Patients
The consumption of hemp seed nutritional oil and a restricted diet is associated with significant improvement in subjects with multiple sclerosis.
Study “Substantiates” Benefits of Cannabinoids for PTSD
The findings substantiate emerging evidence that plant-derived cannabinoids such as marijuana may possess some benefits in individuals with PTSD.
Study: Cannabis Use Reduced Risk Factors for Type 2 Diabetes
A study has revealed that cannabis may help protect against type 2 diabetes. Researchers in the US found that regular users have better blood sugar control.
Study: Inhaled Cannabis Reduces Crohn’s Symptoms
Inhaling cannabis reduces symptoms of Crohn’s disease compared to placebo in patients non-responsive to traditional therapies
Study: No Association Between the Cumulative Consumption of Cannabis Smoke and the Risk of Lung Cancer
Investigators from UCLA provided the latest data reaffirming that cannabis consumption is not associated with an elevated risk of lung cancer...