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Marijuana and HIV: Much More Than Palliative Aid

Greencamp

Even though scientific data is still somewhat scarce on this topic, several studies confirm that cannabis directly acts on the cells of the immune system affected by HIV. But I haven’t seen any clinical trials looking at the direct effects of THC on the virus. 2016 ( 3 ).

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New Study: Demographic and policy-based differences in behaviors and attitudes towards driving after marijuana use: an analysis of the 2013–2017 Traffic Safety Culture Index

Cannabis Law Report

Studies of crash or driving data suggest that, although permissive marijuana policies are associated with higher prevalence of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) presence among drivers [ 1 , 2 ], there is mixed evidence that these policies are associated with motor vehicle crashes [ 3 , 4 , 5 , 6 , 7 , 8 , 9 ]. never vs. at least once). (2)

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Mixing weed and alcohol: the good, the bad and the ugly

The Cannigma

A clinical trial published in 2015 found that the test subjects had “significantly higher blood THC” levels when they used cannabis along with alcohol, and combining the two led to increased performance impairment. Drink or smoke first: Does ‘weed before beer everything clear’ really matter? arguing while drinking.

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MAPS Is 36 Years Old – Doblin Provides Precis Timeline of the Organization

Cannabis Law Report

This year, we are completing the second Phase 3 clinical trial of MDMA-assisted therapy for PTSD , the final stage prior to requesting FDA approval for a new prescription treatment to help heal trauma. For over three decades, we’ve been working to achieve mass mental health throughout the United States, Canada, and Europe.

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Virpax to Present at the NobleCon Online Pain Management Investor Forum on Channelchek.com on October 7, 2021

Cannabis Law Report

In 2005, Noble established NobleCon, an investor conference that has grown substantially over the 16 years. As a FINRA and SEC licensed broker dealer Noble provides institutional-quality equity research, merchant and investment banking, wealth management and order execution services. About Channelchek. Channelchek (.com)

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A Hidden Origin Story of the CBD Craze

SMPL

And though a few outliers responded well to CBD alone, GW’s data showed that for relieving pain and inflammation, helping with sleep and alleviating seizures and spasms, most patients got the most benefit from an equal mix of CBD and THC — a drug the company called Sativex. The Stanleys told me their wait-list peaked at 15,000 names.

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Why Does Marijuana Make You Lose Weight?

CannaMD

In 2011, researchers published cross-sectional data from two population-based surveys including over 50,000 respondents. For instance, in a 2005 review of 297 medical charts, the Journal of Addictive Diseases reported that the rate of cannabis use in the last 12 months was lower in obese subjects than in subjects with a lower BMI.

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