Positive Marijuana Research Database
In this population based study of 1,037 individuals, cannabis (marijuana) and tobacco use was reported at ages 18, 21, 26 and 32 yrs. Findings for cumulative marijuana use were better than those who smoke tobacco, and in fact were similar to those who did not smoke tobacco.
Choosing to use natural medicinal cannabis (marijuana) to combat various health symptoms might be an option for you. If so, you may be the type of person that prefers to avoid synthetic and potentially harmful chemicals. Since marijuana is a natural plant, some growers may use chemicals such as pesticides when growing their product. Some […]
Bipolar disorder is considered one of the most debilitating mood disorders, and marijuana (cannabis) is the most commonly used illicit substance among this group. It is unknown if the combination may improve or disrupt mood, and if there is further cognitive impairment when combined. This study attempted to determine the impact of marijuana on mood […]
In the world of pain relief, men and women sometimes respond slightly differently to any given medicine or intervention. This analysis under double-blind, placebo controlled conditions, set out to determine what differences marijuana (cannabis) might have on men vs. women. Active cannabis (marijuana) with a THC level of 3.5-5.6% was compared with inactive cannabis with […]
The authors of this study from the Journal of Thoracic Oncology acknowledge the therapeutic benefit of marijuana (cannabis) for chronic diseases and as an adjunct to cancer treatment, particularly chemotherapy induced nausea and vomiting, and for pain management. They express common medical concern that not enough studies have been done (thank you prohibition) to assess […]
Many are unaware that all mammals have an endocannabinoid system just like humans. This means your pets are subjected to not only the same potential benefits as humans, but also to the potential risks, and most of them are significantly smaller in size and thus far more vulnerable. In this case presentation, a 6 year […]
This study was performed specifically to report on the habits of cannabis (marijuana) consumption among fibromyalgia patients in Israel. An internet based questionnaire which protected anonymity was posted to 3 large fibromyalgia Facebook groups in that country. There were 383 respondents. The mean age was 42, and 84% of them reported using cannabis, although only […]
Concentrated cannabis (marijuana) has become increasingly available but little is known about the characteristics and profile of concentrate users. This article from the Journal of Addictive Behavior Reports set out to compare concentrate users to non-concentrate users in states with legal marijuana. It was performed by conducting an anonymous online survey in California, Colorado, Nevada, […]
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 […]