Positive Marijuana Research Database
The purpose of this study was to analyze individual human perceptions regarding what effect cannabis (marijuana) had on sexual function and satisfaction. They used a standard criteria for sexual response cycle consisting of desire, excitement, orgasm, plateau, resolution, and satisfaction. Participants included 811 individuals of varying ages, occupations, cannabis use preferences and gender. Overall, it […]
The endocannabinoid system is the powerful and important regulating and balancing system in the body that responds to the components in cannabis (marijuana). Anything that stimulates the cannabinoid (CB1 & CB2) receptors of this system will influence it’s function. Like many cancers, prostate cancer cells have a greater number of cannabinoid receptors, and stimulating them […]
The term “self-medicating” is often associated with negative connotations and lack of self-control, but that perception may not be accurate for many, if not most, when it comes to actual personal experiences. The authors of this paper, published in Complimentary Therapies in Medicine, used the largest set of data from real time user experience regarding […]
In regard to the opioid epidemic in the United States, the simple act of over-prescribing is considered to be a significant factor. In contrast, the utilization of cannabis (marijuana) is an alternative that can relieve pain with very little risk for addiction, and the near impossibility of risk for overdose. The authors of this study […]
It’s no secret that chronic pain is prevalent in industrialized nations, and despite the horrific effects, opioids are still commonly prescribed for relief. This study, published in 2019 in the journal Postgraduate Medicine, evaluated what effect CBD-rich, full hemp (marijuana, cannabis) extract would have on quality of life and opioid consumption. 97 patients who were […]