Studies: Cannabinoids Protect the Brain, Heart From Injury
Recent preclinical studies published over the past several weeks provide further evidence that cannabinoids are both neuroprotective and cardioprotective.
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Study: Low Doses of THC Can Halt Brain Damage
Science Daily breaks down a recent study which found low doses of THC protect against brain damage after seizures, hypoxia and some toxic drugs.
United States Patent 6630507 | Cannabinoids as Antioxidants and Neuroprotectants
The next time someone tries to tell you that medical marijuana is bunk, point them to US Patent 6630507: Cannabinoids as Antioxidants and Neuroprotectants.
Study “Substantiates” Benefits of Cannabinoids for PTSD
The findings substantiate emerging evidence that plant-derived cannabinoids such as marijuana may possess some benefits in individuals with PTSD.
Researchers Find Weed May Be Key to Treating HIV
Preliminary research from the Temple University School of Medicine suggests that a viable treatment for HIV may be found within weed.
Video: What if Cannabinoids in Cannabis Cured Cancer & Other Diseases?
This video from 2010 is a must-see for anyone having a discussion about the medicinal effects of cannbinoids.
CNN Money Video - Is a Cannabis Pill the Drug of the Future?
The extracted cannabinoids can be used directly, taken orally as-is or in a cannabis pill, or they can be used to make salves, sprays, lotions or edibles.
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WA House Approves Bill to Distinguish Marijuana From Hemp
In a vote of 95-1, the WA House passed a bill that would classify marijuana as part of the cannabis plant that contains more than 0.3% THC-A and Delta-9 THC
Cannabinopathic Medicine: Dr. Lester Grinspoon’s New Coinage
Here is Dr. Grinspoon’s latest piece on cannabis use, and where we are going with it as a as society. Cannabinopathic Medicine by Lester Grinspoon, M.D.
Chronicle Review Essay: More on Marijuana
Book reviews of Smoke Signals by Martin Lee and Super-Charged by Tim Rendon, both about marijuana.
Study: Marijuana Smoking Not Associated with Greater Mortality Risk Among Heart Attack Survivors
Harvard Medical School & Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center conducted a prospective study assessing the survival rates of 3,886 heart attack survivors...
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Encouraging Anti-diabetic Results for New Cannabinoid Drug from GW Pharmaceuticals
A new cannabis-based medicine from GW Pharmaceuticals (GWP42004) has been identified as a potential drugtreatment for patients with type 2 diabetes.
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New Cannabinoid Drug Offers Novel Pain Management Therapy for Diabetics
Big Pharma is at it again, Nabilone , a synthetic compound that mimics the cannabinoids in marijuana and has been shown to be effective for pain management in diabetics . Shouldn’t we…
How Cannabinoids May Slow Brain Aging
A new review suggests activating the brain’s cannabinoid system may hold promise for preventing, or even reversing, brain aging. Can marijuana help?
Little-Known Cannabinoid May Treat Epileptic Seizures
There is "big, historical, anecdotal evidence" that cannabinoids can be used to control human epileptic seizures.
Study: Non-Psychotropic Cannabinoid “Proven To Be Safe” In Humans
The oral administration of the cannabis cannabinoid cannabidiol (CBD) is safe and well tolerated in humans, according to clinical trial data just published.
Granny Storm Crow's List Archives
I recently stumbled upon Granny Storm Crow’s list (July 2012) the other day and I have to say, you will not find a more comprehensive single list of cannabis research on the…
Scientific Review: “There Is Now Clear Evidence That Cannabinoids Are Useful For The Treatment Of Various Medical Conditions”
A scientific review: has found “There is now clear evidence that cannabinoids are useful for the treatment of various medical conditions.”