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Cannabis Vape Cartridge Comparison

By Melinda Misuraca and Michael Hayes on 2014-12-05
There are many brands, but the key factor is what’s inside. How potent is the cannabis oil? How pure? What, if anything, is the oil cut with?
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A young white woman wearing and orange t-shirt, sunglasses, and a floral-printed headband smokes a joint in front of an aqua background.

Is Cannabis Addictive?

By Maia Szalavitz on 2014-11-30
Cannabis doesn’t make a person into an addict any more than food causes someone to become a compulsive eater.
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Steve Jobs marijuana

Does Marijuana Lower Your IQ?

By Christopher Ingraham on 2014-11-22
It’s become a mass media truism: Cannabis lowers the IQ of young adults. A Washington Post blogger debunks the latest version of reefer madness-lite.
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Cannabis and teens

Marijuana & Teen Brain Damage

By Kathleeen Mills on 2014-02-12
Teens who consumes alcohol are likely to have reduced brain tissue health, but teens who use marijuana are not.
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Marijuana doesn't cause lung cancer

Cannabis & Lung Cancer

By Fred Gardner on 2014-02-07
Professor Donald Tashkin reveals that cannabis smoke doesn't cause lung cancer and may prevent respiratory tissue cells from becoming malignant.
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Cannabis may shrink tumor growth

CBD, THC & Cancer

By Martin A. Lee on 2014-02-05
Mounting evidence shows cannabinoids slow cancer growth, inhibit formation of new blood cells that feed a tumor, and help manage pain, fatigue, nausea, and other side effects.
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How Accurate Is Potency Testing?

By Dale Gieringer and Arno Hazekamp on 2014-01-27
California NORML and Project CBD conduct a "Ring Test" to compare lab results.
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