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Marijuana Component Helps Reduce Opioid Use

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 […]

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Marijuana Component For Prostate Cancer

Cannabinoids from marijuana (cannabis) are known to induce cell death of prostate cancer cells by stimulating cannabinoid receptors. The most common cannabinoid is THC, but this study from 2012 evaluated the effect of cannabidiol (CBD) on prostate cancer. In short, CBD significantly inhibited the ability of prostate cancer cells to live. Their findings were so […]

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Cannabis For Covid-19 (Coronavirus)?

One of the most detrimental components of experiencing a corona virus infection (such as Covid-19) can be the acute inflammation caused by an over-reactive “cytokine storm”. Clinical reports indicate that this is associated with acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). This study found that CBD from marijuana decreases inflammation by decreasing cytokines and may therefore be […]

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Marijuana Plant Users Decrease Drug Use

The medical world is becoming increasingly aware that when given a choice, many patients choose to utilize the natural cannabis plant (marijuana) instead of synthetic chemicals. This study, published in the Harm Reduction Journal, evaluated 2,032 surveys completed by registered Canadian medical cannabis patients regarding their patterns of use and substitution for opioids and other […]

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Why Opiate Users Use Marijuana

It is well known there is a relationship between opiate users and the use of cannabis (marijuana), but some opiate users consume specifically for pain control, and others are using them for medically assisted opiate use disorder. This study, published in American Society for Pain Management Nursing, was performed to determine if there was truly […]

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Marijuana And Cancer

The more that’s learned and shared about the cannabis (marijuana) plant, the more it seems to be a panacea under the right circumstances. Some references now say there are over 500 compounds in the plant, with over 120 being defined as phytocannabinoids, all with presumed therapeutic benefits. The most common of these are THC and […]

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Marijuana Considerations With Chemotherapy

Many have read that cannabis (marijuana) can have positive effects on cancer and some patients may incorporate it into their regimen. However, some studies such as this one demonstrate that in some cases cannabis can interfere with the concentration of a prescription drug in your body. In an interview with Leafly, Dr. Rosado, who has […]

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Marijuana Users Have More Sex

In order to evaluate the relationship between cannabis (marijuana) use and sexual frequency, this study analyzed data from the National Survey of Family Growth gathered between 2002 and 2015. The results of 28,176 women and 22,943 men who all averaged just under 30 years of age were evaluated for the four weeks just prior to […]

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Marijuana And Prostate Cancer

In order for prostate cancer to exist, it is necessary that the male sex hormone receptors are activated, at least in the beginning stages of the illness. Interfering with the activation of these receptors is one method which is utilized to control the malignancy. This abstract from Endocrinology in 1980 shows that the researchers found […]

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Marijuana And Body Mass Index

Body mass index (BMI) is simply a ratio of your height to weight, and is of assistance to health professionals in categorizing a person according to body type, which in turn is helpful in determining certain cardiometabolic risk factors. This lets you know if you’re on a path toward developing certain health issues such as […]