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 […]
The 2 most popular components of cannabis (marijuana) remain THC and CBD, and it is known that they sometimes have opposing effects, but that could be to your benefit. In this study of 134 cannabis smokers, THC levels were equal, but the levels of CBD varied, and the researchers studied the effect on memory impairment. […]
Most people are aware that the components of cannabis (marijuana) such as THC and CBD are fat soluble instead of water soluble. But it may be beneficial to remember specifically to add lipids (fats) when consuming oral preparations because this will dramatically increase the absorption of your product. In this rat study the authors demonstrated […]
Dravet syndrome is a severe childhood disorder of the brain that creates treatment resistant epilepsy, autism, and often premature death. Seizures generally increase in frequency, duration and intensity, creating increased risk of injury and ever-increasing challenges for caregivers. In this mouse model study of Dravet Syndrome, the authors show that treatment with CBD (a component […]
It may come as a surprise to some, but the fastest growing segment of cannabis (marijuana) users seems to be the 60 year and older age range. For example, data for December 2018 in Colorado shows that individuals 50 and older account for more than 35% of the registered medical users, all of which list […]
Benzodiazepines are a class of psychoactive medications with sedative properties which are commonly used for anxiety and other neurological conditions. They are associated with several well-known adverse effects, and as of 2019, hospital admissions for their misuse has tripled since 1998. A retrospective analysis was performed on a cohort of 146 medical cannabis patients (average […]
Unfortunately over the last 40 years there has been little change in the life expectancy of pancreatic cancer patients. In fact, the 5 year survival rate still hovers around a dismal 5%. CBD is a major component of cannabis (marijuana) and has been found to have many positive effects on human physiology. In this published […]
Asthma is a disease where an allergen can induce airway inflammation, hyper-responsiveness, and temporary airway obstruction. Cannabidiol, or CBD as it is often called, is found within cannabis (marijuana) and is known to have an anti-inflammatory effect. This study set out to determine if the anti-inflammatory effect of CBD would alter the blood levels of […]
Cannabidiol, often referred to as simply CBD, has been shown to decrease the incidence of diabetes in certain mouse models. CBD of course is a component of cannabis (marijuana). This study evaluated the effects of CBD and the onset of autoimmune diabetes. The authors found that only 32% of the CBD treated mice, with either […]
Cannabidiol (CBD) from the cannabis (marijuana) plant is the most well known non-psychoactive component and has proven to have many therapeutic benefits for humans. The authors of this study wished to determine its effect on addiction behavior. The authors found that mice who had been conditioned to morphine no longer displayed the same behavior when […]