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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
Quick Hit, Medicine, Digestive & Bowel Disorders
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.
Quick Hit, Safety, Synthetic Cannabinoids, Science, Synthetic & Pharmaceuticals
CBD & Liver Damage
Warning about the dangers of drinking over 10 bottles of Epidiolex at once adds nothing useful to the discussion.
Quick Hit, Medicine, Epilepsy & Seizures, Safety, Liver Health, Science, Bad Science
CB1 & Hormone Therapy
A new study indicates that activating CB1 may prolong the window during which hormone replacement therapy can reduce depression and improve worsening memory associated with menopause.
Quick Hit, Medicine, Depression, Hormonal Issues, Osteoporosis
Cannabis in Hospice Care
The elderly are the fastest growing population of cannabis users. But how do hospice workers feel about their patients using cannabis?
Quick Hit, Medicine, Anxiety, Nausea, Pain, Seniors
Cannabis: Gateway to Herbal Medicine
Dozens of plants – not just cannabis – contain compounds that interact with the endocannabinoid system.
Article, Medicine, Arthritis, Inflammation, Obesity & Weight Loss, Science, Endocannabinoid System, Plant Science
Doctor My Eyes
Scientists at the University of Indiana have recently described the role of cannabinoids in healing wounds on the cornea
Quick Hit, Medicine, Glaucoma, Science, Endocannabinoid System
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