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Cannabis in Palliative Care

By Mary Biles on January 2, 2020
Dying with dignity is a human right, and cannabis may help.
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Cannabis Instead of Polypharmacy?

By Mary Biles on November 19, 2019
Could cannabis be the safer alternative prescribers and patients are looking for?
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It's Never Too Late to Start Using Medical Cannabis

By Viola Brugnatelli on November 18, 2019
Cannabis therapeutics for the elderly are featured at the IACM conference in Berlin, Germany.
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Cannabis in Hospice Care

By Adrian Devitt-Lee on May 22, 2019
The elderly are the fastest growing population of cannabis users. But how do hospice workers feel about their patients using cannabis?
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THC & CBD for Dementia

By Adrian Devitt-Lee on May 1, 2019
A pilot study recently demonstrated that cannabis extracts can be safely used to ameliorate symptoms of severe dementia.
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Why Do Seniors Use Cannabis?

By Adrian Devitt-Lee on April 16, 2019
Legalization has led to lower rates of cannabis use among teens, while middle-aged and elderly adults are adopting extracts for the aches of aging.
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Trade in Your Ibuprofen for Cannabis

By Bonni Goldstein, MD on August 15, 2018
Suffering from inflammation? Consider cannabis.
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Complete Guide to Medical Marijuana for Seniors

By National Council for Aging Care on July 31, 2018
The National Council for Aging Care gives cannabis a clean bill of health.
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Patient Survey: Cannabis in the Treatment of Age-Related Pain

By Care By Design on November 3, 2016
A patient survey collaboration between Care by Design and Project CBD demonstrated that cannabis appears to be an effective pain management tool.
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New Developments in Cannabis Medicine with Bonni Goldstein, MD
Project CBD talks with Dr. Bonni Goldstein about whole plant cannabis remedies, nonintoxicating cannabinoids, and cancer care for children.
Cannabis Botany & Breeding with Ryan Lee
Expert cannabis botanist and geneticist Ryan Lee talks to Project CBD about breeding cannabis, THC & CBD content, and how to interpret lab data.
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Project CBD speaks with Dr. Rachel Knox about "endocannabinology," THC/CBD synergies, and whole food nutrition.
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Ethan Russo, MD, speaks with Project CBD about CBG, cannabinoid acids, and the global CBD phenomenon.
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