Study reveals connection between cannabinoids and autism
If the details of this Neuron study are correct, autistic individuals could soon be benefiting from cannabis as a treatment
Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial
• June 14, 2019
Number of suicides committed using a firearm plummeted after California legalized medicinal pot
“If [cannabis] alleviates the acute stress associated with these disorders, we expect suicide risk to decrease following legalization of medical [cannabis],” say researchers from the University of California Irvine.
Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial
• June 14, 2019
Study shows that cannabis could help relieve the symptoms of skin allergies
Had the mice been equipped with the necessary receptors needed by endocannabinoids to mediate their effects, they wouldn't have experienced such severe skin allergies
Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial
• June 14, 2019
Understanding the effects of cannabis on the immune system
The cannabis plant's primary cannabinoids could improve the way in which the immune system functions
Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial
• June 14, 2019
Bank of America VP predicts a $166 billion cannabis market
Black market activity must be put to a stop before the cannabis industry can reach $166 billion
Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial
• May 31, 2019
Study: Number of illegally-operating cannabis farms in Pacific Northwest declines after legalization
Between 2004 and 2017, approximately 250 cannabis development sites were operating in violation of the law throughout the Pacific Northwest
Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial
• May 30, 2019
Study: Legalizing cannabis could improve workplace safety
“Because the use of alcohol at work is associated with a substantial increase in the risk of injury, and because non-habitual opioid use slows reflexes and impairs cognitive functioning, the enactment of MMLs [medical marijuana laws] could, in theory, make workplaces safer,” explained the study’s authors
Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial
• May 26, 2019
Study smashes stoner stereotype by suggesting that cannabis encourages people to exercise
“To our knowledge, this is the first study to survey attitudes and behavior regarding the use of cannabis before and after exercise," say the study researchers
Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial
• May 14, 2019
More cancer patients are treating chronic pain with cannabis rather than opioids
Patients suffering from cancer were much more likely to take prescribed opioids than those without cancer
Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial
• May 13, 2019
Treating borderline personality disorder with CBD: Is it an effective treatment?
CBD may be used to tackle overactive neural transfer caused by BPD symptoms like anxiety, anger, impulsivity and paranoia
Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial
• May 13, 2019
Fresh report gives ‘realistic’ insight into European cannabis market
"Medical Cannabis in Europe: The Markets & Opportunities" is available as a free, downloadable report
Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial
• May 13, 2019
Federal prohibition is preventing research into medical cannabis for Veterans, forcing them to turn to opioids
Two-thirds of U.S. military veterans claim to suffer with chronic pain, but federal prohibition is standing in the way
Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial
• May 13, 2019
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