Cannabis Science & Health
Legalized Medical Cannabis Lowers Opioid Use
States that have approved medical cannabis laws saw a dramatic reduction in prescription opioid use.
CBD Could Help Addicts Stay Clean
A preclinical study in rats has shown that there might be value in using cannabidiol to reduce the risk of relapse among recovering drug and alcohol addicts.
If Cannabis is Getting Stronger, Why Aren’t Cases of Schizophrenia Rising?
This topic has been debated by many experts and it remains contested whether a cause-and-effect relationship between smoking cannabis and schizophrenia truly exists.
Millions of Americans Continue to Buy Illicit Marijuana Online
Such online sales of marijuana are prohibited in the United States, even in states that have legalized or partially legalized the drug.
Father of Cannabis Chemistry Receives Award for Excellence in Botanical Research
Professor Raphael Mechoulam was the first researcher to isolate, determine the structure of, and synthesize THC, the primary psychoactive component of cannabis.
Marijuana May Help Treat Eczema
Eczema affects millions of people, causing an itchy, painful rash. There are medications, but they don't always work. Researchers now want to investigate if marijuana can offer some relief for some skin conditions.
The Coffee Cannabis Connection
Coffee affects your metabolism in dozens of ways, including your metabolism of steroids and the neurotransmitters typically linked to cannabis.
Advancing Cannabinoid-focused Research to Treat Parkinson's Disease
Medical marijuana is one of the most common self-treatment options for those suffering from the disease, but physicians are waiting for more clinical data before recommending the medicine to patients.
Canadian Collaborators Launch Medical Cannabis Liver Disease Program
Cannabinoids have demonstrated potential as treatments for liver diseases such as non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH), and fibrosis.
