Positive Marijuana Research Database
The purpose of this study was to assess brain function in those who frequently use cannabis (marijuana) at a moderate level with those who do not use it. The users were tested after 1 week of abstaining. The study was small with 10 participants in each group. Functional MRI’s were used for the assessment and […]
This study may very well represent the first neuroimaging investigation of patients using marijuana for medical purposes, and the results are both astounding and exciting! This is distinctly different from past evidence regarding recreational use showing potential cognitive deficits. The difference between medical and recreational use will be described further in a moment. At the […]
With the advent of “e-cigarettes” and the legalization of medical marijuana in many states comes the natural debate regarding the safety, efficacy and benefits of smoking marijuana vs. vaporizing it. It’s not entirely clear and settled yet, but here are some points to consider. In an article on JAMA Network Open, (here) a placebo-controlled crossover […]