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Changing Demographics of Marijuana Initiation
The development of legal cannabis is associated with lower teen use and higher adult use.
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Exercise Modulates Endocannabinoid Activity
Chinese scientists at Shenzhen University describe how the endocannabinoid system may mediate the numerous cognitive effects of exercise.
Quick Hit, Culture, Sports, Medicine, Obesity & Weight Loss
Racial Disparities in Cannabis Arrests
As legalization movements gain momentum, it is important to pay back a debt owed to those who were most harmed by the drug war.
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CBD & Opiate Addiction
Much research demonstrates that cannabis promotes the safety and efficacy of opioids.
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FABP1 & THC Metabolism
A new paper from scientists at Stonybrook University examined the importance of FABPs in the breakdown of THC in the liver.
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Pharmaceuticals for Cannabis Addiction?
Many drugs have been proposed as treatment for cannabis addiction, from pure THC or CBD-rich cannabis, to Ambien.
Quick Hit, Medicine, Addiction & Alcoholism, Alzheimer's & Dementia, Science, Synthetic & Pharmaceuticals
CBD Extract for Ulcerative Colitis
CBD has shown promise in a number of GI disorders but a recent clinical trial of CBD may put a damper on hopes for treating ulcerative colitis
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Five Fallacies About Hemp
It's been months since Congress passed the Farm Bill legalizing hemp for cultivation. It's high time we rectify some common myths about this plant.
Article, Politics, U.S. Federal, Safety, Testing
Cannabis Legalization & Opioid Overdose
Opioids leave much to be desired in medical treatment. They are highly addictive, very lethal, and not all that effective for treating chronic pain.
Quick Hit, Medicine, Pain, Politics, U.S. States, Safety, Addiction
Synthetic Cannabinoids in England
Going by names like Spice and K2, synthetic cannabinoids are largely a result of prohibition.
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Top Conditions
In compiling a list of conditions that CBD may help, we examined hundreds of peer-reviewed articles in scientific journals.
