Positive Marijuana Research Database
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 […]
CBD and THC are the two most recognized types of chemicals found in cannabis (marijuana). The aim of this study was to evaluate the safety and efficacy of CBD as an adjunctive treatment for seizures in patients with LGS. LGS stands for Lennox-Gastaut syndrome, which is a severe developmental epileptic encephalopathy, and the current medications […]
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, […]
Multiple sclerosis is an autoimmune disease leading to the destruction of myelin and nerve degeneration resulting in severe physical debilitation. Myelin surrounds the nerve similar to plastic surrounding an electrical wire. The disease can be treated with immunosuppressive drugs that alleviate the symptoms and slow disease aggravation. One of those drugs currently in clinical use […]
The medical literature states that almost 50% of the American population experiences sleeping problems. At the same time there is a nearly 50% rate of dissatisfaction regarding the effectiveness and potential side effects of pharmaceutical medications for the condition. Past clinical trials that have used synthetic imitations of the marijuana plant have reported negative side […]
Only personal experience and cooperation with your health care provider will teach you what the best dosage and method of delivery are for you. However, a quick review of this article from the European Journal of Internal Medicine gives us the following insights. They begin by pointing out that cannabis (marijuana) has been used medicinally […]
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 […]