There have been studies on CBG (cannabigerol), which has been given the nickname, “mother of all cannabinoids” because it’s a precursor to THC, CBD, and other cannabinoids. CBG has been shown to be anti-inflammatory, neuroprotective, and antibacterial. CBC, or cannabichromene, is an anti-depressant, anti-viral, and anti-fungal. It also has the potential to promote neurogenesis. Other popular minor cannabinoids include CBN (cannabinol), THCV (tetrahydrocannabivarin), CBDV (cannabidivarin), and more.

After 3 months, data was available for 2,112 patients and then 777 after a year. Around 25% of the population acknowledged that they had suicidal ideations at the start of the study; they also suffered from depression, and experienced other symptoms including difficulty sleeping, poor health, and low quality of life. That said, the researchers noticed improvements after three months of treating them with medical marijuana. Rates of suicidal ideation dropped to 17.6% and they saw improvements in depression scores as well. Because of this, the researchers concluded that medical marijuana could be a valuable tool in the treatment of depression and suicidal ideation, which are extremely difficult to treat.

Interesting bit of advice from Maya4Life on which drugs parents should worry about the most as kids go back to school? Preeti and Curt do a good job talking about tweens and teen drugs, but what about your college age kids going off on their own for the first time? What are the party or club drugs at college right now? MDMA, Molly, Ecstacy?

There is a growing number of clinical trials, studies, and surveys pointing to the efficacy of cannabis in treating Parkinson’s Disease symptoms. Just do a search on Google and you’ll find them. If you go on YouTube, you’ll even see some incredible videos showing how marijuana impacts its symptoms, like this one. Scientists, doctors, and patients alike are all interested to know more about marijuana and Parkinson’s.

Thankfully, marijuana has been shown to greatly help with anxiety. Thousands of people rely on weed in different forms to help deal with feelings of anxiety and panic. It must be said, that there are also those who feel that weed with high levels of THC (tetrahydrocannabinol) may cause some people to feel anxious, while it calms down other people. Some people though, do feel a great improvement in their moods when consuming low doses of THC.

Marijuana may help alleviate various symptoms associated with dementia, such as agitation, anxiety, aggression, and sleep disturbances, significantly improving the quality of life for individuals living with these conditions.It may also help manage appetite loss and depression commonly experienced by dementia patients

Recent headlines claim "smoking weed" can lead to higher rates of neck, face, and lung cancer. The problem with that statement is in the "villian" word. The problem is smoking, not the weed part. Smoking anything is an unhealthy way to get something in your body, whther that somehting is weed, tobacco, dandelions, blueberries, etc. The smoking part is unhealthy, regardless of what the next word is or the substance being burned and inhaled.

Through ongoing scientific exploration, psychedelics hold the promise of offering deeper insights into the intricate workings of the human mind, potentially unveiling novel therapeutic avenues for addressing complex and persistent mental health conditions.

Always listen to your doctor or a health care professional. If your desire to explore the world of energy drinks is out of desperation for more mental or physical energy, remember that there are many other healthier alternatives. For example, you can consider integrating matcha, green tea, fresh coconut water, and yerba mate into your diet. Exercising more, getting proper sleep, and eating well can all have a tremendous impact on your energy. The right marijuana strains can help, too.

But here's where things get really interesting: what if the very "high" that some criticize is actually key to some of cannabis' therapeutic effects? What if that altered state isn't just about recreation, but about rewiring the brain and body for healing? Buckle up, because we're about to dive into a world where molecules dance with receptors, where ancient plant wisdom meets cutting-edge science, and where the line between medicine and nature blurs in the most intriguing ways.