Georgia Partners With GW Pharmaceuticals on CBD Study
The state of Georgia has entered an agreement with GW Pharmaceuticals and Georgia Regents University to trial a marijuana-based epilepsy treatment.
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THC Prevents Brain Damage in Rats, Study Shows
Published in the journal PLOS One, the study found that treatment with THC could prevent brain damage in rats caused by neurotoxic doses of methamphetamine.
Colorado: Lawmakers Approve Measure Funding State-Sponsored Medical Cannabis Research
Colorado lawmakers have approved legislation, Senate Bill 155, to fund observational and clinical research assessing the safety and therapeutic efficacy of cannabis. Democrat Gov. John Hickenlooper signed the bill into law today.
Marijuana-Epilepsy Trials Proposed in Scotland
Researchers at Edinburgh University in Scotland hope to conduct clinical trials on an experimental epilepsy drug derived from marijuana.
Cannabis May Protect the Aging Brain, Say Experts
Researchers believe compounds that target the body’s marijuana pathways, known as the endocannabinoid system, could lead to the development of treatments.
Federal Government to Increase Its Supply of Marijuana for Clinical Research
Federal agencies are moving forward with plans to increase the US government’s production of research-grade cannabis. Last week, the DEA publicly announced
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Ripples of Hope: Pennsylvania Parents Seek Broader Cannabis Legislation
Pennsylvania Governor, Tom Corbett, announced he wants new legislation to implement a program to research cannabis oil at two PA children’s hospitals
Medical Marijuana May Help Treat Symptoms of MS
The American Academy of Neurology reviewed more than 30 studies comparing the effects of medical marijuana in treating people with several conditions of MS.
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Will Florida Gov. Scott Thwart Humane Bid for Limited Medical Marijuana?
Even if bills are approved by both chambers before the scheduled end of session next week, Gov. Scott might sink the effort with a veto.
Study: Medical Cannabis Laws Not Associated With Increased Use By Adolescents
A study in the Journal of Adolescent Health claims laws legalizing cannabis therapy is not associated with increased levels of marijuana use by young people
Cannabis May Be Best Treatment for Fibromyalgia, Survey Finds
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
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How a Marijuana Derivative Stormed the Alabama State House
A state historically as conservative as Alabama just legalized a marijuana derivative for medical research.
Cannabis and the Common Cold
Sure, I still have a cold. But you know what? I feel all right about it. The aches in my joints have been soothed, I'm actually sneezing less for some reason (maybe I'm taking deeper, slower breaths). More than any of that, though, I feel better in my mind.
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Is It Possible to Be Allergic to Marijuana? Science Says Yes
Anyone who is allergic to pollen, grasses and ragweed, there is another culprit the sneezing and wheezing stoners may have failed to consider: marijuana.
Medical Marijuana for Sexual Assault Survivors
It is reported that almost one-third of sexual assault survivors will experience PTSD sometime in their lifetime. Marijuana has been making waves lately as a potential treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
Mississippi Assembly Passes Limited Medical Marijuana Bill
The Mississippi General Assembly passed HB 1231, legalizing certain, very limited medical marijuana extracts for patients suffering from seizure disorders.
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Marijuana Oil Bill Gets Final Legislative Approvals
A bill for marijuana oil trials in Kentucky to help children who suffer uncontrollable seizures received its final legislative approval.
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THC Mythology: The Demonization of Mr. T. H. Cannabinol
At Ladybud, Dianna Donnelly reports her experience battling the mythology about "Mr. T.H. Cannabinol"