Positive Marijuana Research Database
Some may have been exposed to the idea that using marijuana (cannabis) is associated with depression, or major depressive disorder (MDD). However this causality is not well documented in the literature. This study set out to explore the association of cannabis use and MDD, if any. The data was gathered from the National Epidemiologic Survey […]
In 1996 California voters were the first to usher in the re-utilization of cannabis (marijuana) as a medicine in the United States. Although there are approximately 1 million medical marijuana cardholders in California alone, many of them are still vulnerable to stigma created by decades of propaganda. For example, this study demonstrated that facing social […]
Individuals co-infected with HIV and hepatitis C virus are at risk for diabetes and insulin resistance. Some population based surveys have shown that cannabis (marijuana) use decreases that risk in this population. This study evaluated medical data for 703 individuals co-infected with HIV and hepatitis C over a period of 60 months and where at […]
The endocannabinoid system has moderating functions on many other systems and processes in the human body. It is now being acknowledged that it plays a role in nicotine addiction. This double blind placebo controlled study evaluated the use of cannabidiol (CBD, a marijuana component) on smokers who wished to cease smoking. Twenty-four participants were divided […]
There are many artists of all types who claim to express greater creative ability when under the influence of cannabis (marijuana). But other than self-reported anecdotal evidence, what do we have? This study compared 15 abstinent marijuana users, 15 abstinent MDMA / ecstasy users, and 15 non-drug users in a battery of objective and subjective […]
In the world of substance use, most of them are associated with the potential for harm and death due to overdose. But what about cannabis? In this study a comparative risk assessment of alcohol, tobacco, heroin, cocaine, opiates, amphetamine type stimulants, benzodiazepines, ecstasy, and marijuana was conducted using the margin of exposure approach. Margin of […]
There are individuals and organizations who disseminate propaganda stating that the legalization of marijuana poses a danger to the public in regards to increased violent crime and property crime. At the time of this study, 20 states and the District of Columbia had medical marijuana laws. Data was collected from the FBI for all 7 […]
The leading cause of death among Americans ages 5-34 is traffic fatalities. Alcohol is certainly considered to be a contributing factor. By 2013, nineteen states had passed medical marijuana laws. This study determined that the first full year following legalization of cannabis (marijuana) that traffic fatalities decline by 8-11%. It is hypothesized that some substitute […]
Herpes is an infection that resides in the body for a lifetime once acquired. It is most often transmitted by direct contact. Some people have no symptoms but most get lesions at the area where the virus entered the body which can be itchy and painful, turning into blisters and then healing. This study found […]
Cerebral malaria is a severe complication that can occur following malaria infection and can cause permanent neurological deficits. Cannabidiol (CBD) is a marijuana component that has neuroprotective benefits. In this study CBD was added to the standard anti-malarial treatment to evaluate the restoration of brain function in malaria infected mice. The findings show that treatment […]