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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

We analyzed annual administrations of TSCI from 2013–2017, which asked respondents about various dimensions of traffic safety, including driving after marijuana use [ 28 ]. Between 2013 and 2017, approximately 3000 TSCI surveys were completed annually. 9-tetrahydrocannabinol on driving performance: a randomized clinical trial.

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Best strains and terpenes for pain management

The Cannigma

There have been a number of preclinical and clinical trials studying cannabis’ effects on pain. A 2015 study of 279 Israeli cancer patients found that 70% of participants reported a reduction in pain and improvement in quality of life, 60% reported an increase in appetite and 50% reported a reduction in nausea.

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First ethics at MAPS in question and now Australia’s Mind Medicine look to have some serious integrity issues too

Cannabis Law Report

Reporter Elise Worthington also investigates the dark side of this form of therapy where disturbing cases of abuse and malpractice are emerging in both clinical trials and the underground. Here’s the precis to the show. ” Underground researcher. Dr Eli Kotler. MBBS MPM FRANZCP Cert.

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

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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. Over 1,500 people from around the world attended MAPS’ Psychedelic Science 2013 conference in Oakland, CA. Rick Doblin, Ph.D.,

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Article: Canada: Future Care Costs For Cannabis In Personal Injury Claims

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While there is anecdotal evidence that CBD does have beneficial properties, I heard no evidence that that claim has been established through recognized clinical trials. Raj , 2013 BCSC 308. Siegrist , 2015 BCSC 57. In rejecting the claim, the court cited Torchia v. Siegrist with approval. ” 42. 10 Datoc v.

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

Cannabis Law Report

Researchers in Israel, Sweden, Estonia, and the USA have investigated media discourses about medicinal cannabis (Sznitman and Lewis 2015 ; Lewis et al. 2015 ; Kaiser 2011 ; Mortensen et al. No negative articles appear in these medical publications until 2015. MJA, 16 December 2013). 29) and negative ( n ?=?26)

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NO BRAINER: CBD AND THC FOR HEAD INJURIES

Green Relief

As yet there have been no FDA -approved clinical trials to determine the efficacy of CBD -rich cannabis oil extracts for traumatic brain injury. In 2013, the International Journal of Molecular Science reported on how TBI is affected by diurnal variations of the endocannabinoid system. But CB1 proved to be a tricky target.

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