As America scrambles to combat the opioid crisis, medical cannabis as a replacement for opioids could soon become a reality in Illinois. Read more in this post from Chicago Tribune. On Wednesday, the Illinois Senate Executive Committee overwhelmingly passed SB336, a bill that would allow people with opioid prescriptions to apply for a medical marijuana card, with only ... Continue Reading
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STUDY: Early Phase in the Development of Cannabidiol as a Treatment for Addiction: Opioid Relapse Takes Initial Center Stage
ABSTRACT: Multiple cannabinoids derived from the marijuana plant have potential therapeutic benefits but most have not been well investigated, despite the widespread legalization of medical marijuana in the USA and other countries. Therapeutic indications will depend on determinations as to which of the multiple cannabinoids, and other biologically active chemicals that are ... Continue Reading
How Useful Is Marijuana as A Painkiller?
Is there evidence that marijuana is an effective painkiller? For what types of pains? With what risks? Find out the answers, and more, in this post from Philly.com! About half the states have legalized marijuana for medical use, and Pennsylvania appears ready to join them. Most patients who sign up for the drug indicate they're taking it for pain. But is there evidence that ... Continue Reading
How Cannabis Prevents Opioid Addiction
Cannabis could save us billions by fighting the widespread opioid abuse. This post from Forbes discusses the role cannabis can play in preventing opioid addiction. On Friday, a new report from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) revealed that 25% of U.S. overdoses are due to heroin, a Schedule 1 drug to which an estimated one million Americans are addicted, many of whom ... Continue Reading
Trump Government Hints at A Cannabis Crackdown
As the Trump administration hints at a cannabis crackdown, state officials and industry leaders insist they won’t back away from the booming industry. “It’s business as usual.” This post from Buzz Feed News shares the details! Steve DeAngelo’s phone rang about five minutes before he opened his Oakland medical cannabis dispensary, Harborside Health Center, for the very first ... Continue Reading