Marijuana is easier to access than ever, with more than 20% of Americans living in a state that has voted to legalize recreational use - and a majority living in states that have legalized medical use. But when you talk to researchers who study cannabis, they say there's still a lot we don't know about marijuana. There are a few big studies happening right now that should ... Continue Reading
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UK Labels Cannabidiol As Medication
The U.K. now classifies cannabidiol as medication. This post from Mixmag News discusses how the legalization of CBD may lead to profound medical research. The Medicines & Healthcare products Regulatory Agency, also known as a MHRA, has publicly classified cannabidiol, or CBD, as medication in the UK. The legalisation of the marijuana derivative is a result of ... Continue Reading
The Need for Quality in Marijuana Research
Researchers say they want better quality, more options in the growing field of clinical marijuana research. This post from PBS NewsHour reveals how scientists got moldy samples from the government’s only pot farm, and no federal testing standards! Sue Sisley, a primary care physician in Scottsdale, Arizona, recalls the moment she picked up the carefully wrapped package fresh ... Continue Reading
Israel Votes for Marijuana Decriminalization
Israel votes in favor of marijuana decriminalization for recreational use. This post from Reuters discusses what led Israel to follow this path. The Israeli government voted on Sunday in favor of decriminalizing recreational marijuana use, joining some U.S. states and European countries who have adopted a similar approach. "On the one hand we are opening ourselves up to ... Continue Reading
Opioid Addiction: Exploring Cannabis Treatment
Opioids are known to quickly lead to a deadly addiction. This post from Psych Central News discovers the underexplored potential of cannabis to treat opioid addiction! In a new paper published in the journal Trends in Neuroscience, a neurobiologist argues that using cannabis for opioid withdrawal and pain relief is a promising area of research that has been largely neglected ... Continue Reading