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
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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
STUDY: Multiple Sclerosis – Systematic Review of Pharmacological Properties of the Oligodendrocyte Lineage
ABSTRACT: Oligodendrogenesis and oligodendrocyte precursor maturation are essential processes during the course of central nervous system development, and lead to the myelination of axons. Cells of the oligodendrocyte lineage are generated in the germinal zone from migratory bipolar oligodendrocyte precursor cells (OPCs), and acquire cell surface markers as they mature and ... 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