A massive meta-study confirms the medicinal cannabis benefits. It also points out several risks. This post from Engadget highlights the conclusions of the sweeping report on cannabis use! After digging through more than 10,000 separate clinical studies, the National Academies of Science, Engineering, and Medicine on Thursday issued a groundbreaking, 400-page report on the ... Continue Reading
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The Most Thorough Marijuana Research Review
The most thorough marijuana research review till date included more than 10,000 studies. This post from Vox highlights the conclusions that have good and bad news for pot users. Marijuana has been with humans in some way or another for thousands of years. But after all this time, there are still a lot of public debate about what, exactly, pot’s risks and benefits are. A new ... Continue Reading
Can Marijuana Help Wean People Off Opioids?
Cannabis helps deal with chronic pain. But can it wean addicts away from opioids? This post from Leafly reviews the possibility of cannabis being used to treat painkiller and heroin addiction. The growing number of patients who claim marijuana helped them drop their painkiller habit has intrigued lawmakers and emboldened advocates, who are pushing for cannabis as a treatment ... Continue Reading
The Legal Status and Healing Powers of Medicinal Marijuana
The list of health benefits of medicinal marijuana is long, but it is the recreational side effects that attracts many people. This post from Lifehacker.com examines how medical marijuana works, and its complicated legal status. Marijuana offers some helpful medical benefits when used well, but thanks its current (and unusual) legal status it’s hard to obtain and use ... Continue Reading
How Medical Cannabis Can Help Arthritis
Medical cannabis, with its anti-inflammatory properties and without the side effects of opiate use, is gaining popularity as a treatment for arthritis. This post from Leafly gives a low-down on the role medical cannabis can play in dealing with arthritis. It’s no secret: America’s baby boomers are aging, and one of the most common ailments in older populations is arthritis. ... Continue Reading