There currently exists a fair amount of data concerning user-reported experiences with cannabis and the effects that its consumption has on mental state. However, seldom has the question of why been addressed to seek hard evidence that could provide a scientific basis as to why some users tend to respond differently to THC than others. …
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A California panel known as the “Developmental and Reproductive Toxicant Identification Committee” has recently declared tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), a primary psychoactive constituent of marijuana, as well as marijuana smoke itself to be detrimental to the health of pregnant women and their developing fetuses. A vote was cast to require a warning label directed toward this demographic …
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A recent study published in the Journal of Pain (“Short- and Long-Term Effects of Cannabis on Headache and Migraine”) analyzed a large set of data allocated from cannabis users via the StrainprintTM app to determine if there was a correlation between cannabis use and a decrease in headache and migraine-related pain.1 An Overview of Headaches …
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A recent article published in the Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Clinics of North America (“The Changing Legal Landscape of Cannabis Use and Its Role in Youth-onset Psychosis”) sought to examine the relationship between cannabis use and psychosis in adolescents amidst the background of modern-day legislation and culture.1 Purpose The authors of this journal publication strove …
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A recent study published in the American Journal of Otolaryngology (“An Association between Marijuana use and Tinnitus”) sought to determine the association between marijuana use and tinnitus.1 An Overview of Tinnitus Tinnitus is a relatively common condition, affecting 10-15% of adult Americans at any given point in time. Most people will experience some degree of …
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A new study published in the Journal of Psychiatric Research (titled “Dual pharmacological inhibitor of endocannabinoid degrading enzymes reduces depressive-like behavior in female rats”) draws new light upon the potential link between endocannabinoids and Major Depressive Disorder. It draws a link within the brains of female patients. The potential significance of that link could be …
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Even though CBD, cannabis, marijuana, and hemp are all related, the effects they have on the human body differ. In this article, we’re going to break down how CBD works, and how it makes you feel when you use it. First, let’s go over some background information about CBD. What is CBD and How Does …
A recent medical update in regards to the management of hypertonia has been published in the journal Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Clinics of North America1, highlighting the employment of medical marijuana and its chemical isolates in pursuit of tempering the frequency and severity of this symptom. An Overview of Hypertonicity Hypertonia is both a sign …
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A comprehensive analysis of self-reported patient data regarding the use of cannabis to mitigate exacerbations of chronic pain displays patterns that are potentially foretelling in regards to future management of this condition. A Brief Overview of Chronic Pain A somewhat nebulous term in itself, the diagnosis and subsequent management of ‘chronic pain’ has too been …
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A series of new studies suggests the possible benefit of cannabinoids in the treatment of those with epilepsy. A Quick Into to Epilepsy Epilepsy is a general term that falls under the category of seizure disorders, which are disorders that affect the electrical activity of the brain. Neurons, which transmit electrical signals to different areas …
