Cannabis Receptors and the Endocannabinoid System
How cannabis receptors are affected in the brain's endocannabinoid system. When we smoke, eat or consume parts of the cannabis plant that contain THC, the chemical is released...
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Cannabis May Temper Opioid Use
A recent collaborative study done by researchers from San Francisco, Los Angeles and Denver took a look at cannabis use amongst opiate users, and reached some interesting conclusions that could help the case for statewide and nationwide legalization.
Take Your Cannabis Daily for Good Health
Will we one day take our weed pills as a preventative health measure? I have used cannabis medically and recreationally and, to be honest, the two uses have merged a bit.
Product Review: Cheeba Chews Medicated Chocolate Taffy
Cheeba Chews have been around for a long time in the cannabis industry, and hold the philosophy of 3 core principles: Potent, Consistent, Discrete.
For Great Cannabis, It's All in the Cure
The curing process is where you either make or break the taste and smell of the flowers. For many cannabis connoisseurs, the appearance, smell and taste of a particular flower bud is just as important as her effects.
Truffles and Cannabis: A Striking Similarity
Truffles themselves, when studied, were found to have an endocannabinoid system of their own.
Colorado Health Officials Recommend Grants for 8 Cannabis Studies
Health officials in Colorado have recommended funding for eight studies on the safety and health effects of cannabis.
Cannabis: The Archenemy of Brain Tumors
Dr. Wai Liu, senior author of this study out of the University of London found through trials in mice that THC and CBD in tandem with radiation treatment have shown extremely promising results as brain tumor assassins.
Naked and Covered in Cannabinoids
After waking up with a terrible migraine, I decided an emergency massage was in order. Not just any massage though, one that combined the healing effects of touch and cannabinoids.
Is Spice Nice? A Look at Synthetic Cannabis
Before heading out on a Friday night, a friend stopped by my place to see if I was interested in smoking "a bowl". What he didn't reveal until after we had partaken was that this was a bowl of spice, not my familiar friend cannabis.
Peer-Reviewed Study Refutes Claims of Widespread Abuse in California's Medical Marijuana Program
A new landmark study published last week by the peer-reviewed journal Drug and Alcohol Review refutes the long-held belief that abuse of California's medical marijuana law is ubiquitous.
Medical Marijuana: The Entourage Effect
Scientists have identified over 60 unique molecules in cannabis known as cannabinoids, which include THC and CBD. But while THC has gotten most of the attention, studies suggest many of the compounds in marijuana work together to produce a synergy of effects. This is known as the 'entourage effect.'
Is Medical Marijuana the Solution for ALS?
The ice bucket challenge has raised a huge amount of awareness for Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) — popularly known as Lou Gehrig’s Disease. With the help of celebrities, politicians and thousands of…
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Warning: Do Not Vaporize Edible Cannabis Oil
Beyond Chronic points out the differences between Hash oil (an extract of cannabis) and edible cannabis oil (actual oil infused with cannabis), and warns us of the dangers of smoking or vaporizing the latter.
Endocannabinoid Profile: A Crash Course in Anandamide
In this issue of Endocannabinoid Profiles, the properties of anandamide are broken down and the therapeutic benefits are explored. Get to know this...
Marijuana and Anxiety: A Self Help Guide
Anxiety and marijuana have a complicated relationship, but different types of cannabis may play a role. Leaf Science providers a primer on the relationship, covering topics such as THC, CBD, other cannabinoids and terpenes.
Cannabinoid Profiles: A Crash Course in CBGa
In this issue of Cannabinoid Profiles, the properties of CBGa are broken down and the therapeutic benefits are explored. Get to know this cannabinoid and discover what studies are currently being done to determine its wide variety of medicinal benefits.
Cannabinoid Profile: A Crash Course in CBDa
In this issue of Cannabinoid Profiles, the properties of CBDa are broken down and the therapeutic benefits are explored. Get to know this cannabinoid and discover what studies are currently being done...