Tag: schizophrenia

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January 15, 2015
01/15/2015
Brazil Approves Marijuana Derivative for Medical Treatment

Brazil Approves Marijuana Derivative for Medical Treatment

Brazil on Wednesday for the first time approved the use of a marijuana derivative to treat people suffering from epilepsy, multiple sclerosis and schizophrenia among other disorders. Directors of...
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July 29, 2014
07/29/2014
Study: Marijuana Does Not Worsen Schizophrenia

Study: Marijuana Does Not Worsen Schizophrenia

Research from the University of Manchester sheds new light on the impact of marijuana use on schizophrenia. “There was no evidence of a specific association between cannabis...
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March 4, 2014
03/04/2014
4 Honest Facts About Marijuana and Schizophrenia

4 Honest Facts About Marijuana and Schizophrenia

Leaf Science shares a possible link between marijuana and schizophrenia, which is now one of the primary arguments being made against legalization of recreational use. But are concerns that...
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January 16, 2014
01/16/2014
CBD Compound in Marijuana Could Replace Need for Antipsychotics

CBD Compound in Marijuana Could Replace Need for Antipsychotics

Dutch and British scientists say CBD in marijuana could be more effective than leading medications for psychotic disorders such as schizophrenia since, unlike a vast majority of...
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December 10, 2013
12/10/2013
Marijuana Does Not Cause Schizophrenia, Harvard Study Finds

Marijuana Does Not Cause Schizophrenia, Harvard Study Finds

A new Harvard study finds no evidence that marijuana causes schizophrenia.
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November 28, 2012
11/28/2012
Cannabidiol Relieves Psychosis in Schizophrenia, Why Illegal?

Cannabidiol Relieves Psychosis in Schizophrenia, Why Illegal?

The administration of the non-psychotropic plant constituent cannabidiol (CBD) is associated with a significant reduction in psychotic symptoms in patients with schizophrenia, according to clinical trial data...
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September 25, 2012
09/25/2012
Cannabidiolic Acid Inhibits Breast Cancer Cell Migration

Cannabidiolic Acid Inhibits Breast Cancer Cell Migration

According to a report from the National Center for Biotechnology Information, cannabidiolic acid has been shown to inhibit MDA-MB-231, a powerful human breast cancer cell. Another scientific study,...
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August 10, 2012
08/10/2012
Scientific Review: “There Is Now Clear Evidence That Cannabinoids Are Useful For The Treatment Of Various Medical Conditions”

Scientific Review: “There Is Now Clear Evidence That Cannabinoids Are Useful For The Treatment Of Various Medical Conditions”

For the second time in recent months, a scientific paper published in a peer-reviewed journal has thoroughly rebutted the present Schedule I status of cannabis under US federal law, which states...
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