Cannabis causes lasting cognitive impairment in adolescents, according to Canadian researchers. This post from NBC News discusses why marijuana may be worse for teen brains than alcohol. Teen brains are more vulnerable to the effects of marijuana than alcohol, a new study finds. Adolescents who begin using marijuana regularly may suffer lasting repercussions in their ... Continue Reading
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Cannabis Production: From Stigma to PhD
Cannabis Production may have been stigmatized in the past, but not any longer. This post from The Star throws light on how cannabis PhD takes higher education to a new level. Deron Caplan’s brain has been hooked on pot for years. And for the casual, infrequent marijuana user, it’s paid off in Canada’s first PhD in cannabis production. “It (cannabis) is not really a ... Continue Reading
This Is How Cannabis Reduces Intestinal Inflammation
A new study reveals how cannabis can reduce intestinal inflammation. This post from New Atlas highlights how these findings can help develop new ways to treat bowel diseases in humans. For decades, clinicians have been hearing consistent anecdotal reports from patients suffering inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) that cannabis can directly alleviate many debilitating symptoms ... Continue Reading
What Do Researchers Really Think About CBD Oil?
CBD won't get you high and may have real health benefits too. This post from Health.com highlights 7 surprising ways people are using CBD oil—and what doctors really think about it. Everywhere you click these days, it seems like someone on the internet is talking about cannabidiol—also known as CBD, a chemical compound derived from the cannabis plant. Online retailers market ... Continue Reading
Barriers Dampen the High Potential of Industrial Hemp
A researcher explains how industrial hemp could transform multiple industries if restrictions were lifted. Here's an eye-opening interview, from R&D Magazine, with the researcher. Industrial hemp has potential for use in food sources, textiles, building materials, and pharmaceuticals. The ancient crop was once widely utilized around the world—with some historians dating ... Continue Reading