Eleven new conditions now qualify for medical cannabis in Michigan. Read more about the conditions that were rejected and the current qualifying list. The Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) has significantly expanded the list of conditions approved for treatment by medical marijuana. Video ... Continue Reading
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Colorado May Legalize Medical Cannabis for Autism
A Colorado bill to legalize medical cannabis for autism is on its second hearing. Read, in this post from Civilized, how medical cannabis is on track to becoming an autism treatment. Autism isn't on the list of qualifying conditions for medical marijuana in Colorado, but that could soon change. A bill that would place autism on the list of eligible conditions for treatment ... Continue Reading
Positive Results from CBD Medication for Autism
A small observational trial of the use of CBD medication in treating autism has returned positive results. This post from Hemp Gazette discusses the promising implications! Australia’s Zelda Therapeutics sponsored a trial in Chile involving 21 patients, who were treated over at least three months. According to the company, results of the trial indicate cannabis extracts are ... Continue Reading
The Truth About Medical Cannabis for Glaucoma
Does marijuana ease glaucoma or make it worse? This post from Alternet shares informative facts about the medical cannabis treatment for glaucoma. What’s Glaucoma? Glaucoma is a gradual loss of vision cased by damage to the optic nerve. It comes in several varieties, but essentially the culprit is increased interocular pressure (IOP) caused by a build up of fluid in the ... Continue Reading
Cannabidiol May Delay the Progress of ALS
ALS, also called Charcot disease or Lou Gehrig disease, is a progressive, neurodegenerative disease with no known cure. A study has linked co-administering of cannabidiol with riluzone to delayed progression of ALS. This post from The Daily Chronic reports the findings of the study! The co-administration of cannabidiol (CBD) with the prescription drug riluzole (marketed as ... Continue Reading