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·July 4, 2018·5 min read

Study Finds No Strong Evidence Cannabis Reduces Chronic Pain

A controversial new study reports cannabis may not be as helpful in treating chronic pain as believed. Researchers say they have found no clear evidence that cannabis can reduce pain severity or pain interference in those with chronic non cancer pain.

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·June 25, 2018·1 min read

Cannabis Derived Drug Could Be a Game Changer for Children with Severe Epilepsy

Researchers say a new cannabis derived drug, which is expected to receive full approval from the FDA this week, will be a vital intervention for children with Dravet Syndrome and Lennox-Gastaut syndrome.

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·June 20, 2018·4 min read

Daily Cannabis Use on the Rise in American Adults

While cannabis use is decreasing among teens, a new study reveals adults in the US are increasingly using marijuana on a daily basis.

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·June 13, 2018·4 min read

Cannabis Does Not Increase Suicidal Behavior in Psychiatric Patients

A new study contradicts existing data, finding there is no significant link between cannabis use and suicidal behavior in people with mental health disorders.

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·April 26, 2018·5 min read

Study to Explore Whether Cannabis Compound Eases Severe Autism Symptoms

A new study aims to determine if the cannabis compound CBD can help to alleviate adverse symptoms associated with ASD.

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·April 16, 2018·4 min read

Avoid Using Medical Marijuana to Treat Sleep Apnea

Researchers say there is currently insufficient evidence for the safety and efficacy of medical marijuana as a treatment for sleep apnea.

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·March 16, 2018·4 min read

The Coffee Cannabis Connection

Researchers reveal drinking four to eight cups of coffee a day decreases neurotransmitters related to the endocannabinoid system. The study also reports caffeine increases metabolites in the androsteriod system.

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·February 27, 2018·3 min read

Cannabis Compound Reduces Seizures

A new study reveals CBD oil may help to reduce, or even eliminate seizures, in those with epilepsy.

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·February 9, 2018·5 min read

Cannabinoids are Easier on the Brain Than Booze

A new study reveals long term alcohol use is much more damaging to the brain than marijuana. Researchers reveal long term alcohol use is linked to a decrease in both white and gray matter integrity in the hippocampus. However, no such decrease is associated with long term cannabis use.

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·January 30, 2018·4 min read

Is the High Today Gone Tomorrow? Study to Explore How Long Cannabis Impairment Lasts

Researchers look to explore which cognitive functions are most affected by cannabis use, and how long the effect of the drug can last.

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·January 16, 2018·3 min read

Cannabis Abuse Alters Activity of Brain Regions Linked to Negative Emotion

Researchers report brain alterations associated with heightened feelings of negative emotion and alienation in people who have a dependence on cannabis.