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Cannabidiol May Help Reduce Seizures For Those With Treatment Resistant Epilepsy

Neuroscience NewsJanuary 26, 2018

A new study in The Lancet reports coupling cannabidiol with other anti-epilepsy treatments can help reduce the number of seizures in those with Lennox-Gastaut syndrome, a treatment resistant form of epilepsy.... Read More...

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Cannabis Derivative Cannabidiol Reduces Seizures in Severe Epilepsy Disorder

Neuroscience NewsMay 25, 2017

A cannabis derivative reduced seizure frequency by 39% in patients with Dravet syndrome.... Read More...

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Cannabis Based Medicine May Cut Seizures in Half For Those With Hard to Treat Epilepsy

Neuroscience NewsApril 19, 2017

Cannabidiol could help cut seizures by half in children and adults with Lennox-Gastaut syndrome, an extremely severe form of epilepsy, researchers report.... Read More...

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Cannabis Use in People With Epilepsy Revealed

Neuroscience NewsMarch 9, 2017

A new study reports more and more people are turning to the help of cannabis to help control their epilepsy when conventional medication's side effect are intolerable and their seizures remain uncontrolled.... Read More...

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Medical Marijuana’s Underexplored Potential For Helping Opioid Addiction

Neuroscience NewsFebruary 2, 2017

According to researchers, cannabinoids can reduce cravings and help ease withdrawal for those addicted to opioids.... Read More...

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Harnessing Pain Relieving Properties of Cannabis Without Addictive Effects

Neuroscience NewsJanuary 12, 2017

A new study suggests developing new therapeutics that use cannabinoid receptors to treat chronic pain.... Read More...

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More Older Americans Using Cannabis

Neuroscience NewsJanuary 11, 2017

A new study reports that more adults over the age of 50 are using cannabis than ever before and the rate of use in this age group is outpacing all other age groups. The paper considers changing attitudes based on law and health needs for the growth in use.... Read More...

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Traffic Fatalities Decline in States With Medical Marijuana Laws

Neuroscience NewsDecember 20, 2016

Researchers report an average of an 11 percent reduction in traffic fatalities in states after enacting medical marijuana laws.... Read More...

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This Is Your Brain on Legal Cannabis

Neuroscience NewsDecember 16, 2016

While marijuana can initially help with symptoms of anxiety and depression, it can be detrimental to mental health when used long term, a new study reports.... Read More...

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Marijuana Could Help Treat Drug Addiction and Mental Health Problems

Neuroscience NewsNovember 16, 2016

According to researchers, using marijuana could help in the treatment of alcoholism and opioid drug abuse, as well as provide relief from symptoms of PTSD, depression and other mental health issues.... Read More...

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Study of Fatal Car Accidents Suggests Medical Marijuana May Be Helping Curb Opioid Use

Neuroscience NewsSeptember 15, 2016

Researchers report on lower numbers of fatal car crashes involving opioids since medical marijuana laws have been passed in some states.... Read More...

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Cannabinoids May Reduce Alzheimer’s Proteins From Brain Cells

Neuroscience NewsJune 29, 2016

A new study finds THC reduces amyloid beta proteins in human neurons.... Read More...

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