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Why we haven’t cured cancer

Otherside Farms

Differential effects of repeated low dose treatment with the cannabinoid agonist WIN 55,212-2 in experimental models of bone cancer pain and neuropathic pain. The endogenous cannabinoid, anandamide, induces cell death in colorectal carcinoma cells: a possible role for cyclooxygenase 2 (full – 2005). abst – 2005).

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Best strains and terpenes for focus and flow state

The Cannigma

A 2005 study of terpenes found that pinene acts as an inhibitor of acetylcholinesterase, an enzyme that breaks down the neurotransmitter acetylcholine, which may help to enhance energizing and focus effects. But if you’re not a chronic user, consuming high amounts of THC can do more harm than help. Best terpenes for focus.

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Marijuana and HIV: Much More Than Palliative Aid

Greencamp

Drugs used for the treatment of HIV and AIDS are called antiretroviral medications, and there are several different classes of these drugs: Fusion/Entry Inhibitors (they prevent, or more precisely slow down HIV from entering healthy cells). But I haven’t seen any clinical trials looking at the direct effects of THC on the virus.

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Marijuana-Based Parkinson’s Medication Moves Forward

CannaMD

For those unfamiliar, GB Sciences is a technology company that merges plant biology, cultivation, and post-production processes in order to optimize safe, consistent medical cannabis treatment. FDA in order to enter human clinical trial as early as this year! To learn more about GB Sciences, see: GBSciences.com.

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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. The researchers added that people in treatment for AUD might benefit from stopping or reducing their cannabis use.

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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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Why Does Marijuana Make You Lose Weight?

CannaMD

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. Prediction 3: The combination of omega-3 supplements and cannabis could be a particularly effective treatment. Get Started.

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