Cannabis Science & Health
Replacing Opioids: Developing drugs to treat pain
In America, in 2014, more than 28,000 people died from opioid overdose, and at least half of these deaths involved prescription opioids. This article highlights the research going into alternative pain medications.
How Legalizing Cannabis Can Help Society
A legal, not-for-profit model would result in community groups and drug treatment facilities being better funded.
Vaping Cannabis May Expose Users to Carcinogenic Compounds
New research shows that the agents commonly mixed with cannabis oil for vaping can also produce cancer-causing compounds when heated.
Want Safer Cannabis? Push for Pesticide Testing
Creating safe products depends on required analytical testing.
Cannabidiol Reduces Seizures in Children with Severe Epilepsy
Randomized placebo-controlled clinical trial shows decline in seizures with cannabidiol in children with drug-resistant Dravet syndrome.
Users Trying New Marijuana Products Struggle with "Unexpected Highs"
In the context of legalization, many marijuana users will try new marijuana products and use edibles, and that doing so markedly increases the odds of experiencing an unexpected high.
Cannabinoid-based Drug Effective Against Antibiotic-resistant MRSA
NEMUS Bioscience and the University of Mississippi announce significant anti-MRSA synergy data utilizing proprietary cannabinoid-based anti-infective platforms.
Cannabis Use Increases Risk of Heart Failure
As marijuana legalization spreads, better understanding of the drugs side effects is needed.
How the Government Limits Valid Scientific Research on Marijuana
Researchers at The University of New Mexico say the US government makes it extremely difficult to conduct any meaningful research on the risks and benefits of medicinal use of Cannabis sativa.
