Is it hard to believe people are still consuming fake marijuana? In this post from Green Flower learn about the top seven unbelievable risks of synthetic marijuana. Sometimes sold for a measly $3 a packet, synthetic marijuana may seem like a cheap substitute for those craving a cannabis experience. However, the term “synthetic marijuana” is a falsehood. While the green ... Continue Reading
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How the Endocannabinoid System Affects Your Health
The endocannabinoid system has widespread effects and therapeutic potential. This post from Leaf Science sheds light on how it affects your health. The endocannabinoid system is a biological system which plays many important roles in the human body. It is also responsible for the physical and psychological effects of cannabis. Scientists first discovered the system while ... Continue Reading
STUDY: Endogenous and Synthetic Cannabinoids as Therapeutics in Retinal Disease
ABSTRACT: The functional significance of cannabinoids in ocular physiology and disease has been reported some decades ago. In the early 1970s, subjects who smoked Cannabis sativa developed lower intraocular pressure (IOP). This led to the isolation of phytocannabinoids from this plant and the study of their therapeutic effects in glaucoma. The main treatment of this disease ... Continue Reading
STUDY: Gone to Pot – A Review of the Association between Cannabis and Psychosis
ABSTRACT: Cannabis is the most commonly used illicit drug worldwide, with ~5 million daily users worldwide. Emerging evidence supports a number of associations between cannabis and psychosis/psychotic disorders, including schizophrenia. These associations-based on case-studies, surveys, epidemiological studies, and experimental studies indicate that cannabinoids can produce ... Continue Reading
Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders Disagree Over Changes in Marijuana Laws
Leading Democratic presidential candidates, Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders, differ in their stance on federal legalization of marijuana. This post from The Blaze highlights their differing opinions on the reforms to be brought about in marijuana laws. The Democratic primary candidates are disagreeing over changes in marijuana laws as they campaign in South ... Continue Reading