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No Smoking, No Vaping - What's the Safest Way to Consume Cannabis Based on Your Genetics and Science?

by DanaSmith | Monday Jan 20, 2025

edibles, tinctures, beverages, and cannabis oil to name a few. Now, the results of a new study have just been published, suggesting that cannabis oil extracts may be the safest way to consume weed. Researchers studied MCT oils that contained high concentrations of CBD with some THC.

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Spray CBD to Control Mosquitoes Instead of Pesticides? - CBD Found Effective in Killing Mosquito Larvae

by DanaSmith | Sunday Jan 12, 2025

Cannabidiol (CBD) was recently featured in a publication called Insects documenting a study where hemp-derived CBD was found to be effective in killing yellow fever mosquito larvae. One of these two species studied was resistant to insecticides, yet, the researchers found that using pulverized and air-dried hemp leaves could be used to create a potent methanol concentration.

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Thinking about Suicide, Smoke Some Weed - Suicide Ideation Drops Drastically with Medical Cannabis Study Shows

by 420 Bills | Friday Jan 10, 2025

A recent study has added a compelling dimension to this dialogue, revealing that patients who utilize medical cannabis are less likely to experience suicidal thoughts. This finding is particularly pertinent given the rising rates of mental health issues and suicidality across various demographics.

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Can Cannabis Reverse the Mental Health Declines in Aging Populations?

by DanaSmith | Sunday Dec 29, 2024

Now, studies are showing that medical cannabis helps the mental health of seniors, too. A recent study by the Cato Institute, shared in Marijuana Moment, reveals that for the elderly, aged 65 and up, access to legal cannabis improved mental health. The research authors also worked on a paper published in May in the National Bureau of Economic Research.

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Fibromyalgia Patients Enjoy Long Term Benefits After Cannabis Medication Says New Medical Study

by DanaSmith | Sunday Dec 15, 2024

Legal marijuana is now giving fibromyalgia patients hope to regain control and quality of their life again. There is a growing number of studies supporting the benefits of weed for fibromyalgia. In one of the latest studies out of London, researchers analyzed the efficacy of cannabis-based medicinal products (CBMPs) which were either oil extracts or flower, on 148 fibromyalgia patients from the UK Medical Cannabis Registry. As is the standard for patients in the United Kingdom who are enrolled in the UK Medical Cannabis Registry, these patients have been unresponsive to traditional medications.

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Got Lower Back Pain? Try Some Cannabis Edibles - New Study Sheds Light on Why Marijuana Edibles Work Well for Lower Back Pain

by DanaSmith | Thursday Dec 5, 2024

In a recent study out of Boulder, Colorado, researchers found that THC-rich cannabis edibles worked very well for patients who suffered from lower back pain. Investigators from the University of Colorado at Boulder analyzed the impact of three edible products: high THC, high CBD, and edibles with similar amounts of CBD and THC.

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Autoimmune Conditions Are Rising Fast in American Medicine, Can Cannabis Help?

by DanaSmith | Wednesday Nov 20, 2024

Conventional treatments prescribed to treat autoimmune conditions are focused on taming inflammation; these usually include steroids but also some non-steroidal drugs. These drugs often come with unwanted side effects, but research has shown that cannabis can work with the endocannabinoid system through THC and CBD, as well as other cannabinoids, to simulate similar results. In one study for example, we can see the clear association of the endocannabinoid system for neurodegenerative and inflammatory processes seen in Multiple Sclerosis and Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis.

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Is Kratom Addictive? Understanding Dependence, Risks, and Safe Usage

by jsp1073 | Friday Nov 8, 2024

Wondering, "Is Kratom Addictive?" Discover the risks, signs of dependence, and tips for safe usage to make informed choices about Kratom consumption.

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Why Weed is the Best Thing That's Happened to Endometrosis Patients in the Last 50 Years

by DanaSmith | Tuesday Nov 5, 2024

A significant percentage of the 900 respondents acknowledged using marijuana, and most of them said that it was beneficial in helping with symptoms. “Seventeen percent of the respondents used cannabis or cannabis-related products as a self-management method,” said the researchers. “Cannabis was rated as the most effective self-management strategy to reduce symptom intensity (self-rated efficacy 7.6 out of 10).

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Just One or Two Doses of Psilocybin Can Cure Alcoholism?- The Latest Psychedelic Medical Research is Amazing!

by DanaSmith | Tuesday Oct 29, 2024

However, psilocybin or magic mushrooms have been promising for the treatment of alcohol use disorder. Recent studies have shed light on the therapeutic benefits of psilocybin for alcoholism, specifically its efficacy and quick-acting mechanisms. A recent study conducted by investigators at the University of Copenhagen together with the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism revealed that just one dose of psilocybin taken from magic mushrooms was successful in treating alcohol use disorder (AUD).