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The Curious Case of CBN & Sleep

By Matthew Elmes, PhD on January 12, 2022
A molecular biologist deconstructs a cannabis industry myth.
Article, Medicine, Sleep Problems, Science, Terpenes & Minor Cannabinoids

Encouraging Cancer Research

By Nate Seltenrich on January 1, 2022
New studies highlight therapeutic potential of cannabinoids, but clinical trials are lacking.
Article, Medicine, Cancer, Science, Endocannabinoid System

Did Santa Claus Trip on Magic Mushrooms?

By Thomas Hatsis on December 22, 2021
The evolution of a psychedelic fairytale
Article, Culture, Psychedelics

Cannabis! A Viper Vaudeville opens in New York

By Bill Weinberg on December 22, 2021
A multimedia extravaganza on the history, culture, and politics of the cannabis plant is scheduled to debut in NYC in January
Article, Culture, Pop culture

UK Epileptic Children Denied Cannabis Prescriptions

By Mary Biles on December 15, 2021
Abandoned to their fate, desperately ill children can't access life-saving cannabis treatments in the UK.
Article, Medicine, Epilepsy & Seizures, Politics, World

Free Speech Under Attack in Czech Cannabis Crackdown

By Bill Weinberg on December 13, 2021
Editor convicted of promoting THC-induced “toxicomania,” could face jail time.
Article, Politics, World

Cannabis Treatment for Aches & Pains

By Dr. Mikhail Kogan and Joan Liebmann-Smith on December 8, 2021
Dr. Mikhail Kogan's cannabis recommendations for treating chronic pain.
Book Excerpt, Medicine, Inflammation, Pain

Medicinal Terpenes

By Nate Seltenrich on December 1, 2021
Aromatic plant compounds reduce pain and stress, boost brain health, fight cancer and antibiotic-resistant bacteria, and more.
Article, Medicine, Antibiotic Resistance, Cancer, Inflammation, Neurodegeneration, Pain, Science, Terpenes & Minor Cannabinoids

How Does Cannabis Impact Alcohol Consumption?

By Nate Seltenrich on November 16, 2021
Scientists are studying the role the endocannabinoid system plays in alcohol addiction and related mood disorders.
Article, Medicine, Addiction & Alcoholism, Safety, Addiction, Science, Endocannabinoid System

Flies, Lies & Magic Mushrooms

By Melinda Misuraca on November 10, 2021
How one man used psilocybin to treat his anxiety and depression.
Article, Culture, Psychedelics, Medicine, Addiction & Alcoholism, Anxiety, Depression, PTSD
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