Forbes: Should Your Aging Parent Try Medical Marijuana?
She got better relief from a tiny piece of medical marijuana in a candy form than she did from standard narcotic pain medication.
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High Scientist: Precision Medicine, Breakthroughs in Cancer Treatment
Being diagnosed with cancer is likely one of the most frightening things that can happen in life. Precision medicine is a recent breakthrough in treating...
Air Force Bans Chobani Greek Yogurt Flavor, Over Hemp Seeds
In 1999, the U.S Air Force added hemp seed and oil products to their “forbidden list.” This vicious yet silly facet of prohibition has claimed another...
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Stockbroker Claims Government Joints Over 30 Years Saved Him
He has been smoking government joints for more than 30 years and says it relieves his pain and prevents bone tumors from forming.
Depressed? Smoke Marijuana: THC and Depression
As recently reported by Rolling Stone, a recent study published in the peer-reviewed academic journal European Neuropsychopharmacology has shown that THC...
Study: No Link Between Hallucinogen Use and Mental Problems
Have you done LSD, psilocybin or mescaline? You are no more likely to exhibit symptoms of mental illness or find yourself in mental health treatment.
The Rationale for Self-Medicating, Cannabis and Big Pharma
I believe each individual should explore the rationale for self-medicating. I’m not suggesting to anyone that they fully ignore conventional wisdom, medical
Fox News Doctor Supports Weed, Too
It is heartening to see yet another prominent public doctor endorse the plant–especially when he works at Fox News.
Animal's Backdoor Pharmacist Doesn’t Drink Coffee
Previously, Backdoor Pharmacist does quaaludes, mephedrone, kratom, benzos, smart drugs and “bath salts.” But not coffee. Have fun; try not to die.
Study: Marijuana Users Know More About Health Effects Than Non-Users
People who consume cannabis are more likely to be knowledgeable about the substance’s health effects than are those who abstain from it
Long-Ignored Cannabinoid THCV May Hold Key to Diabetes
A recent discovery is that THCV, which is structurally similar to THC, holds great promise in treating metabolic syndrome and possibly diabetes as well.
Great Stoner Workout: Kettlebell
I am always interested in new ways of compressing time by getting more bang for your effort. Recently, I was introduced to the Russian kettlebell and...
Hemp Seed Nutrition
While you never want to smoke seeds, uncured hemp seeds are actually very nutritional.
ASA Wake & Learn: A Daily Dose of Rx Cannabis Reality
Marijuana advocacy group ASA (Americans for Safe Access) announced today that it has launched a project called "Wake & Learn" in partnership with...
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First Large Study of Medical Marijuana Use in Young Adults
The NIH has granted $3.3 million to Drexel University for a five-year study of medical marijuana's impact on drug use and health in young adults.
Weed for Weight Loss
THCV has been known to suppress appetite, leading to successful weight loss.
Study: Cannabis Smoking Not Associated With Pulmonary Risks
cannabis smoking does not increase risk of COPD or airway cancers.There is even a suggestion that cannabis may be protective for both conditions.
