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CBD & Epilepsy

By Jahan Marcu on February 20, 2014

Cannabis has been documented for anti-epileptic effects since 1881. Today, the promise of CBD as an anti-epileptic is prompting a move for safe access to medicinal products.

Reprint, Medicine, Epilepsy & Seizures

The Brain, cannabis, and the endocannabinoid system

The Brain & Marijuana

By Martin A. Lee on February 19, 2014

The discovery of the endocannabinoid system has breathtaking implications for nearly every area of medicine.

Book Excerpt, Culture, History, Medicine, Depression, Inflammation, Neurodegeneration, Osteoporosis, Parkinson’s Disease, Stroke & Brain Injuries, Science, Endocannabinoid System

What Dr. Gupta has overlooked in regards to cannabis medicine

HerbalGram Critiques Sanja Gupta’s CNN Special

By HerbalEGram on February 18, 2014

Dr. Gupta’s WEED documentary enlightened many viewers on how effective cannabis can be for treating conditions like Dravet's but failed to investigate important issues.

Reprint, Culture, Popular Culture

CBD for Cardiovascular Disease

By Walsh SK, Hepburn CY, Kane KA, Wainwright CL. on February 17, 2014

CBD has recently been shown to exert a tissue sparing effect during chronic myocardial ischaemia and reperfusion.

Reprint, Medicine, Heart Disease, Science, Deep Science

Benefits of Juicing Cannabis

By Martin A. Lee on February 16, 2014

Some claims about juicing cannabis are unsubstantiated and misleading.

Reprint, Medicine, General Guidance, Science, Terpenes & Minor Cannabinoids

High Times Review of Smoke Signals

By Jonah Raskin on February 14, 2014

"Hallelujah and glory be to Smoke Signals, Martin Lee’s bodacious new book, which...chronicles everything and everyone worth chronicling in the annals of marijuana."

Reprint, Culture, History

Smoke Signals wins James A. Duke Excellence in Botanical Literature Award

Book Award for Smoke Signals

By American Botanicall Council on February 13, 2014

The American Botanical Council gives Smoke Signals by Martin A. Lee James A. Duke Excellence in Botanical Literature Award.

Reprint, Culture, History

Marijuana & Teen Brain Damage

By Kathleeen Mills on February 12, 2014

Teens who consumes alcohol are likely to have reduced brain tissue health, but teens who use marijuana are not.

Reprint, Safety, Youth

Legalization Is Not Enough!

By Martin A. Lee on February 11, 2014

Pot-smokers of the world unite! You have nothing to lose but your pipe dreams. Marijuana legalization is a beginning, not an end. But what comes next?

Reprint, Politics, U.S. Federal