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          ·February 13, 2023·5 min read

          Study Reveals How CBD Counters Epileptic Seizures

          Cannabidiol, or CBD, blocks the ability of lysophosphatidylinositol (LPI) to amplify neural signals in the hippocampus. LPI weakens the signals that counter seizures, further explaining the value of CBD to treat epilepsy.
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          FeaturedNeurologyNeurosciencePain
          ·January 6, 2023·4 min read

          Nearly 1/3 of People With Chronic Pain Turn to Cannabis

          Study reveals almost one-third of chronic pain patients use cannabis to help manage their symptoms.
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          ·May 20, 2022·4 min read

          Medicinal Cannabis Shown to Reduce Pain and Need for Opiate Painkillers Among Cancer Patients

          Most cancer patients who used medical cannabis reported a significant improvement in pain measures and a decrease in some other cancer-related symptoms. Additionally, medical cannabis use reduced the consumption of traditional, opioid-based pain killers for those with cancer.
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          FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPain
          ·July 14, 2021·4 min read

          Cannabis Terpenes Provide Pain Relief and Contribute to ‘Entourage Effect’

          Cannabis terpenes, the part of the plant which provides aroma and flavor, may provide therapeutic benefits in controlling pain, a new study reports.
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          FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles
          ·June 18, 2021·4 min read

          Tiny Cannabis Capsules Could Help Treat Alzheimer’s, MS, and TBI

          A newly developed cannabidiol capsule can be absorbed by the body faster and penetrate the brain more quickly in mouse models of neurological disorders such as Alzheimer's disease, multiple sclerosis and TBI.
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          ·May 13, 2021·3 min read

          Team Tests Medical Marijuana as Possible Therapy for Chronic Itch

          A new case study reveals medical marijuana may provide rapid relief for sufferers of chronic itch. Researchers say THC attaches itself to brain receptors that influence the nervous system. This reduces inflammation and nervous system activity, leading to a reduction in itch sensation.
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          FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPain
          ·March 27, 2020·4 min read

          Study shows legal marijuana products too strong for pain relief

          Ninety percent of medical marijuana products offered at dispensaries are far stronger than recommended for chronic pain relief.
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          ·October 23, 2019·4 min read

          Americans’ interest in CBD eclipses nearly all other health products or topics

          Every month, up to 6.4 million searches related to cannabidiol (CBD) are performed by American adults looking to obtain information or buy products. CBD search queries eclipse those for other natural medical alternatives by a significant percentage.
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          FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience
          ·August 26, 2019·3 min read

          Skyrocketing interest in marijuana and cannabinoids for pain

          37% of Millenials and 25% of Gen Xers say they have used cannabinoids to help relieve pain.
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          FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPain
          ·July 24, 2019·4 min read

          Researchers unlock access to pain relief potential of cannabis

          The cannabis plant creates anti-inflammatory and pain-relieving molecules that are 30 times more powerful than Aspirin.
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          ·July 8, 2019·5 min read

          Cannabis dosage studied to reduce seizures in children with severe epilepsy

          Children with drug-resistant epilepsy may find relief with the help of medical cannabis oil that contains both CBD and lose dose THC. The oil, which contains 95% CBD and 5% THC, can reduce or prevent epileptic seizures in those with epileptic encephalopathy.
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          FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology
          ·May 30, 2019·5 min read

          Cannabis use among older adults rising rapidly

          Cannabis use in older people is growing faster than any other age group in Colorado. However, many report they face barriers in getting access to medical marijuana. Due to the stigma attached to cannabis use, many older people report feeling self-conscious about asking their health care providers for a red card to obtain medical marijuana.
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          Empathy’s Influence on Drinking Patterns

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