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Federal Representatives Unveil Medical Cannabis Research Act
Today, Congressman Matt Gaetz (FL-01) unveiled the Medical Cannabis Research Act of 2018 during a press conference held at noon on Capitol Hill. The legislation, which was introduced with widespread bipartisan support, finally…
U.S. Senators Call On Sessions, DOJ To Stop Blocking Marijuana Research
US Senators Orrin Hatch (R-UT) and Kamala Harris (D-CA), both members of the Senate Judiciary Committee, sent a letter today to US Attorney General Jeff Sessions urging the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) to cease efforts…
Study: Marijuana Use Associated With Immunological Benefits In HIV Patients
Cannabis use in patients with HIV is associated with reduced inflammation and immunological benefits, according to clinical data published in the journal Clinical Infectious Diseases.
Investigators from the University of Washington,…
What Is The Open Cannabis Project?
(image via the Open Cannabis Project) It is truly an exciting time to be a cannabis fan. Eight states have legalized cannabis for medical use, 29 states have legalized cannabis for medical use (beyond just CBD), and Washington D.C. has…
Does Cannabis Cure Cancer?
Being diagnosed with cancer is a terrible, scary thing. I have never been diagnosed with cancer, but members of my family and some of my close friends have been diagnosed with cancer before, and it’s terrifying. My stepfather has been…
Study Shows the Danger of Dabbing BHO at Over 750 Degrees
Concentrates, extractions, infusions - call them what you will - many entrepreneurs in the cannabis space are hedging their bets to play in, if not dominate, that sector of the new market. For decades Americans developed a history of…
Tell the FDA and the UN that CBD is Beneficial Today!
Holy smokes!Apologize for the short notice, but I just learned that the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is taking comments for recommendations on wording it plans to give in the near future to the World Health…
Federal Government Survey Shows Teen Marijuana Use Dropped In 2016
The annual National Survey on Drug Use and Health released Thursday by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) reports that teen marijuana use rates decreased nationally in 2016. Past-month use rates among…
Study Suggests Increased Medical Cannabis Access Reduces Prescription Drug Use
Prescription drug use is a big problem in America. The United States accounts for 34 percent of the world market for pharmaceutical drugs, even though America only makes up 5 percent of the world’s population. Anyone who has seen ads for…
Study: Chronic Marijuana Use May Increase Psychotic Experiences in Adolescents
A recent study published in the Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry showed a substantial increase in “psychotic-like experiences” in teenage users. The study, carried out by researchers in Canada, also reported adverse effects on…
