While there are many studies showing potential and promise for using various compounds in cannabis for the treatment of dementia, research is still limited and most studies feature small sample sizes. That said, cannabis has certainly proven to be safe so far, but families of the affected patients are encouraged to seek consultations with medical professionals before using cannabis as a treatment option for dementia.

Whether for skin wounds, ulcers, skin cancer, or pain, topical delivery of cannabinoids is an excellent way to benefit from its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. After all, the skin is well-known for its abundance of cannabinoid receptors, both CB1 and CB2. These are particularly found in skin cells including the sebaceous glands, keratinocytes, and even various sensory neurons.

The researchers then analyzed the mood and emotional regulation capabilities of the participants during times of sobriety as well as when they were stoned from weed. Surprisingly, they found that the subjects’ performance didn’t differ when made to undergo several tasks after smoking weed.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.