Positive Marijuana Research Database
As marijuana (cannabis) use becomes more accepted (again) in mainstream society, many ponder how older adult (regular) users maintain harm reduction regarding health, social and legal risks in the context of “normalized” cannabis use. This study collected data from Baby Boomer (born 1946-1964) cannabis users in the San Francisco Bay Area, consisting of a recorded, […]
Marijuana (cannabis) use can modulate neurotransmitter release and produce a wide range of central nervous system effects, including increased pleasure and alteration of memory processes. Those effects provide a rationale for using marijuana to manage the 3 core PTSD symptom clusters: re-experiencing, avoidance and numbing, and hyper-arousal. This study evaluated 11 articles from a literature […]
Different countries, states and cities have variability in their preferred method of transportation, and officials wonder what effect marijuana (cannabis) will have on those various means of human travel. This study from Germany evaluated for the potential effect of marijuana use on bicycle riding ability. In order to make the assessment, repetitive practical cycling tests […]
Neuroblastoma is one of the most common solid cancers in children, and is associated with a poor prognosis in advanced cases. Cannabinoids have been found to show positive effects on cancer, and work in a variety of ways to create those effects. In this study, the 2 most common components of marijuana (cannabis), THC and […]
The authors of this study assembled data from the adolescent samples of the 2002 to 2013 administrations of the National Survey on Drug Use and Health, for ages 12-17 years. In the conclusion they state: “Past-year prevalence of marijuana use disorders among US adolescents declined by an estimated 24% over the 2002 to 2013 period.” […]
As more of the world recognizes the benefits of, and legalizes the use of marijuana (cannabis), concerned individuals and policymakers wonder if using marijuana is associated with poor health outcomes. In this study the authors compared 20 years of marijuana use with a variety of physical health indexes at early midlife. 1,037 individuals were evaluated […]
It is well documented that marijuana (cannabis) is regularly and effectively used for pain mitigation. But its other benefits are often surprising. In this study it was found that cannabis sativa (marijuana) extracts rich in THC can protect the mucosal lining of the stomach. One method of protection is that marijuana seems to inhibit stomach […]
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 […]
Using data on all prescriptions filled by Medicare Part D enrollees from 2010 to 2013, the authors of this study found that the use of prescription drugs for which marijuana (cannabis) could serve as a clinical alternative fell significantly, once a medical marijuana law was implemented. National overall reductions in Medicare program and enrollee spending […]
By 2016 49% of Americans acknowledge having tried marijuana (cannabis). As increasing legalization is potentially increasing marijuana use, some wish to determine if users of this medicinal plant use more health care services and incur greater health care costs. In this study, the authors queried the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey from 2011-2012 to […]