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Cannabis for PTSD: Latest Scientific Evidence Shows Promising Results

Greencamp

People develop PTSD after experiencing a traumatic event or an event that is perceived as such. Does cannabis aid in forgetting traumatic events or just boosts dopamine, increasing the overall feelings of pleasure? Sufferers also avoid thinking or talking about the traumatic event.

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Studies Dispel the Myth That Cannabis is a Performance Enhancing Drug

Veriheal

Following the recent news of Texan sprinter Sha’Carri Richardson returning a positive test for cannabis, a debate has erupted on the topic of cannabis as a performance-enhancing drug – can the plant enhance agility, strength, and/or speed? In a positive turn of events, the Canadian snowboarder’s appeal was accepted and he got his medal back.

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Best strains and terpenes for nausea

The Cannigma

A 2016 preclinical rodent trial found that CBDA was “1000 times more potent than CBD in reducing acute nausea” and “may be a highly effective treatment for acute nausea.” When it comes to finding a strain to quell a queasy stomach, don’t get hung up on indica/sativa labeling. How to choose cannabis for nausea. "

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How to Deal with Memory Loss and Other Negative Effects of Cannabis

Greencamp

Long-term memory is more permanent and it stores memories of past events and things a person has learned. Let’s check out two more studies on this topic. Hall W, Lynskey M; Long-term Marijuana Use and Cognitive Impairment in Middle Age; JAMA Internal Medicine; March 2016; 176(3):362-363.

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Best strains and terpenes for period pain

The Cannigma

Some studies suggest that chronic exposure to cannabinoids may cause menstrual cycle disruption, but this is a topic of debate. A 2016 study examined endocannabinoid levels in women with and without endometriosis, a condition that causes painful periods due to growth on the outside of the uterus. Best terpenes for period pain.

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AAFP ( American Academy of Family Physicians) Releases Marijuana, Cannabinoids Position Paper

Cannabis Law Report

In this position paper, cannabis is an overarching term used to refer to the plant Cannabis sativa. 6 Despite the changing landscape of marijuana regulations nationwide, past year use of marijuana reached and maintained its lowest levels in more than two decades in 2016 among 8 th and 10 th graders. Call to Action.

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Paper: The transition of cannabis into the mainstream of Australian healthcare: framings in professional medical publications

Cannabis Law Report

Medicinal cannabis has been legalised for use for a range of specified medical conditions in Australia since 2016. Legalisation occurred in Australia in 2016. It was also used as a topical treatment for haemorrhoids, ear infection, and wounds (Aldrich 1997 ; Touw 1981 ). 2016 ; Sznitman et al. Background. Background.