Positive Marijuana Research Database
First episode non-affective psychosis means a first psychotic episode (such as seeing or hearing something that isn’t there) that is not related to moods or emotions. This occurs in about 100,000 people annually in the US. A total of 390 patients with the above diagnosis were evaluated at baseline and again after initiating 3 years […]
1,161 athletes completed an anonymous survey regarding cannabis (marijuana) use and behaviors related to subjective benefits. Data on CBD and marijuana use was acknowledged by and compiled from 301 (26%) of those completing the survey. Most of them were male and 40 years of age or older. About 63% of the cannabis users exercised 5-7 […]
Medical cannabis (marijuana) users frequently use it to reduce pain and prescription use. What are some motivators for those who consume under the legally renewed adult use or “recreational” option? Between August and October of 2016, 1000 non-medical cannabis users who voluntarily participated in a survey at two Colorado dispensaries provided some insights. 65% reported […]
Some studies in the past have reported that cannabis (marijuana) use can lead to unwanted outcomes in a relationship, but some newer findings point to a potentially different picture, indicating that under certain circumstances cannabis use can increase the likelihood of positive relationship outcomes. In this study, 183 heterosexual couples between 18-30 years of age […]
As far back as 2006, authors have stated that Alzheimer’s is the leading cause of dementia in the elderly and that it was expected to triple within 50 years. There is an ongoing search for treatments that can slow or halt the disease and improve the quality of life for sufferers. The key pathological marker […]
It has been said that the cannabis sativa (marijuana) plant contains over 500 compounds, and it is essentially this treasure of natural compounds that provides its many numerous and growing list of benefits. One of these families of plant compounds is called flavenoids, which you may have heard of due to their likely health benefits […]
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 […]