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CannaMD
APRIL 25, 2022
It’s not uncommon for medical marijuana critics to cite a “lack of research” as their main argument for not supporting the use of cannabis for medical purposes. But as it turns out, there is no shortage of research into the medical benefits of cannabis.
CannaMD
APRIL 5, 2022
The stigma around cannabis has been long-standing and stubborn, but recent policy trends at major tech companies hint at a shift in attitude. Last year, Amazon came out in support of the Marijuana Opportunity Reinvestment and Expungement Act of 2021.
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CannaMD
MAY 9, 2022
Marijuana legalization is often thought of in terms of its potential effects on crime, public safety, and tax revenue.
CannaMD
FEBRUARY 22, 2022
A new peer-reviewed study that was recently published in the Cureus medical journal found that marijuana use leads to a reduction in opioid prescriptions for patients with chronic back pain. Read more about the study – and why marijuana reduces opioid use – below!
Speaker: Jonathan Bench, International Cannabis and Securities Business Attorney at Harris Bricken
The U.S. cannabis industry is still in its infancy, even though states began engaging with legalization in one form or another in the late 1990s. Today, many opportunities exist for individuals and businesses that want to engage in the industry. Join international cannabis and securities business attorney Jonathan Bench as he provides some pitfalls and best practices for companies & individuals looking to engage with the U.S. cannabis marketplace.
CannaMD
MAY 3, 2022
According to Harry Anslinger, the first Director of the Federal Bureau of Narcotics: Marijuana is an addictive drug which produces in its users insanity, criminality, and death… [It is] the most violence-causing drug in the history of mankind.
CannaMD
MARCH 30, 2022
More than 70% of people with Parkinson’s disease use marijuana to treat their symptoms, according to a recent survey.
CannaMD
MAY 17, 2022
While multiple peer-reviewed studies have established the efficacy of medical marijuana in treating anxiety, far less is known about the specific ratio of cannabinoids that works best to alleviate anxiety symptoms.
CannaMD
APRIL 13, 2022
Have you ever wondered how April 20th became a day for marijuana appreciation all over the world? As it turns out, no one knows for sure how it grew into the international phenomenon that it is today. But the writers over at the Huffington Post were able to trace it back to a group of […].
CannaMD
MARCH 21, 2022
As America continues to struggle with a national opioid addiction crisis, there is evidence to suggest that medical marijuana can play a role in reducing prescription opioid use, and in mitigating the devastating effects of opioid addiction and overdose mortality.
CannaMD
MAY 14, 2022
Cannabis has been used for medicinal purposes for thousands of years, embraced by traditional cultures from Asia and Europe to the Americas.
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CannaMD
DECEMBER 27, 2021
In contrast to a year of headlines dominated by divisional politics and Covid-19 warnings, 2021’s news on the medical marijuana front is decidedly positive.
CannaMD
MAY 14, 2022
As marijuana legalization spreads throughout the United States, many people debate the safety impacts of the drug. While public support continues to grow, some argue that legalization will increase cases of crime and marijuana-related accidents.
CannaMD
MARCH 7, 2022
“Marijuana might help you come out of the hospital alive!” ” Okay, so that statement is a bit too sensational… but the underlying premise is based on findings from a recent study with the more mundane title: Marijuana Use Associated with Decreased Mortality in Trauma Patients.
CannaMD
JUNE 24, 2021
A new study indicates that the cannabinoid known as CBG, which is found within marijuana, may provide therapeutic benefits for the treatment of glioblastoma, which is an aggressive form of cancer that affects the brain and spinal cord.
CannaMD
APRIL 2, 2022
A new government-funded study of United States Army recruits has uncovered that past cannabis use does not have a significant impact on overall performance.
CannaMD
JANUARY 20, 2022
Ironically – while critics of medical marijuana still cite a “lack of research” as their main argument for opposition – research into cannabis and its medical utility has soared to record heights during the course of this past year.
CannaMD
OCTOBER 26, 2021
When you go to a medical marijuana treatment center, you will be presented with a variety of different cannabis strain options, most of which have very unique flavor profiles. This is largely due to the effect of terpenes. Terpenes are the main constituents of essential oils as well.
CannaMD
OCTOBER 18, 2021
Although Florida residents are eligible to receive medical marijuana treatment, traveling with cannabis can get a little tricky. To avoid any confusion, CannaMD reviews the rules and regulations every medical marijuana patient needs to know when flying.
CannaMD
APRIL 28, 2021
No one would argue that tasks such as operating heavy machinery while high on a potent strain of THC-rich marijuana is not a good idea. But the broader issue of responsible medical marijuana use as it relates to workplace performance is less clear cut.
CannaMD
AUGUST 5, 2021
There is a growing body of evidence that suggests medical marijuana may help military veterans and others suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
CannaMD
JULY 29, 2021
On July 16, 2021, the United States Surgeon General made a statement that went against years — no, decades! — of prior official policy. According to the nation’s top doctor, it’s time to stop locking up people who use marijuana. Surgeon General’s Remarks on Marijuana As stated by the U.S.
CannaMD
JANUARY 25, 2022
Over the past 50 years, marijuana use has been blamed for millions of criminal acts. But while this statement may seem alarming at first, it loses impact when placed in context.
CannaMD
NOVEMBER 18, 2021
While scientists have a number of sayings, perhaps none is more famous than: Correlation does not imply causation. Translation? Just because two things appear to be associated does not mean that one causes the other. And yet, a large number of anti-cannabis arguments are based on this very logic.
CannaMD
MAY 12, 2021
Smoke marijuana, get the munchies. It’s a favorite cliche of stoner parodies — but one that doesn’t do justice to the potential benefits of medical marijuana for the treatment of eating disorders.
CannaMD
JULY 13, 2021
“How long should I wait to drive after using marijuana?” ” This is a question any responsible medical marijuana should ask themselves.
CannaMD
DECEMBER 9, 2021
Those who oppose medical marijuana have often claimed that, despite its therapeutic value (which – thanks to overwhelming, peer-reviewed research – is now near impossible to dispute), cannabis causes psychological impairment that makes responsible use in the ‘real world’ impossible.
CannaMD
SEPTEMBER 28, 2021
Obstructive sleep apnea or OSA has been described as one of the more serious yet least recognized health risks to American adults.
CannaMD
NOVEMBER 8, 2021
There is a growing body of both anecdotal evidence and clinical research supporting the benefits of medical marijuana to mitigate the symptoms of Parkinson’s disease.
CannaMD
MAY 25, 2021
In recent years, research has revealed that two of marijuana’s two major cannabinoids — THC and CBD — can interact with the human endocannabinoid system to influence bone healing and regeneration.
CannaMD
AUGUST 19, 2020
Can cannabis help treat the coronavirus? Or are the countless headlines touting “marijuana breakthroughs” just a scam?
CannaMD
OCTOBER 19, 2021
Physicians and patients alike have long acknowledged marijuana’s ability to ease cancer symptoms and treatment-related side effects. But the idea that cannabis – once described by the U.S.
CannaMD
APRIL 11, 2022
In a recent interview with FiveThirtyEight, the Director of the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), Nora Volkow, expressed views that shed new light on the need for testing in certain areas of cannabis use.
CannaMD
OCTOBER 9, 2021
Following the publication of a peer-reviewed study on substance abuse and vaccinated COVID-19 patients, sensational headlines have taken aim at marijuana and dominated the mainstream press. But are medical marijuana patients really at risk? What’s helpful and what’s hype?
CannaMD
MARCH 8, 2021
If you’re a Florida medical marijuana patient, chances are you’ve heard of House Bill 1455 – a proposed bill making its rounds through the state legislature as we speak.
CannaMD
MARCH 3, 2021
Law enforcement, policy makers, and public citizens have long debated how recreational marijuana legalization influences crime and public safety.
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