Increased Risk of Harm From Cannabis Across Europe
A new study reveals the potency of THC in both herbal cannabis and cannabis resin has increased significantly in Europe since 2006. ... Read More...
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Cannabinoid Medications Make Pain Feel Less Unpleasant and More Tolerable
A new study reveals cannabinoid medications may not reduce pain itself, but instead make pain feel less unpleasant and more tolerable.... Read More...
Marijuana May Bring Relief to Those Suffering Sciatica
Researchers report THC oil may be beneficial in providing pain relief for those suffering radicular pain, such as sciatica. The study reports marijuana reduces connections between areas of the brain that process sensory signals and emotions.... Read More...
CBD Oil Study Shows Significant Improvements in Patients with Treatment Resistant Epilepsy
A new study reveals CBD oil significantly improves seizure frequency and other symptoms in people with treatment resistant epilepsy. ... Read More...
Can Medical Marijuana Help Treat Intractable Epilepsy?
A new study considers the medical benefits of using marijuana to help treat epilepsy which can not be controlled with standard anticonvulsants.... Read More...
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.... Read More...
Cannabidiol May Help Reduce Seizures For Those With Treatment Resistant Epilepsy
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...
Cannabis Derivative Cannabidiol Reduces Seizures in Severe Epilepsy Disorder
A cannabis derivative reduced seizure frequency by 39% in patients with Dravet syndrome.... Read More...
Cannabis Based Medicine May Cut Seizures in Half For Those With Hard to Treat Epilepsy
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...
Cannabis Use in People With Epilepsy Revealed
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...
Medical Marijuana’s Underexplored Potential For Helping Opioid Addiction
According to researchers, cannabinoids can reduce cravings and help ease withdrawal for those addicted to opioids.... Read More...
Harnessing Pain Relieving Properties of Cannabis Without Addictive Effects
A new study suggests developing new therapeutics that use cannabinoid receptors to treat chronic pain.... Read More...