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Is Marinol a Good Substitute for Marijuana?

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While the federal government labels marijuana as a Schedule I drug: a classification for illicit substances that are considered highly addictive with no medicinal applications, it is increasingly recognized as a medically viable substance. New studies indicate that it can alleviate chronic pain and reduce the symptoms of many other conditions, and medical marijuana is now legal in 36 states.

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Cannabis and Heart Health: At a Glance

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There is a lot of mixed evidence when it comes to cannabis, cannabinoids and heart health. Overall, it seems that marijuana use has a complicated relationship with the heart, and that its use can have both positive and negative effects on the organ. For this article, we are looking at three heart problems: 1. Chronic Ischemic Heart Disease (narrowed heart arteries) 2.

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6 Black-Owned Cannabis & Hemp Companies We Love

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For Black History Month 2022, we are celebrating Black Americans who have built successful businesses in the cannabis industry. These Black business owners, entrepreneurs and innovative minds are changing the cannabis industry one product at a time. Black entrepreneurs are reshaping social equity with thriving Black-owned cannabis businesses in New York, California and everywhere in between.

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What Are Synthetic Cannabinoids?

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Synthetic cannabinoids are a class of man-made molecules that bind to the same receptors in our bodies (CB1 and CB2 receptors) as natural cannabinoids found in cannabis plant material. Synthetic cannabinoids are commonly referred to as SCBs. Many SCBs were made with the intention of replicating the chemical structure and effects of naturally occurring tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and cannabidiol.

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What Is Delta-10 THC and Should You Use It?

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With advances in cannabis research moving faster than ever, it’s sometimes hard to keep up with the various compounds offered by the plant. We all know delta-9 THC, and the recently isolated delta-8 THC has risen in popularity in the last couple of years, a compound similar to the THC we know and love but less potent. Delta-10 THC is another such cannabinoid found in trace amounts in cannabis.

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Is Cannabis an Effective Treatment for Sickle Cell Anemia?: What the Research Says

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This report looks at cannabis as a treatment for sickle cell diseases. Before we dive in, here’s a brief overview of the scientific research Leafwell has been reviewing for this article. Key Information Total Studies = 13 Types of Study = Meta-Analysis (9); Animal Studies (3); Human Trials (1) No. of Positive Results = 7 No. of Inconclusive Results = 4 No. of Negative Results = 2 Potentially.

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7 Black Politicians Leading the Way on Marijuana Legalization

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Until a couple of weeks ago, no one knew Gary Chambers, Jr., a democratic candidate for Louisiana’s seat in the U.S. Senate. This was before he released a campaign ad that showed him smoking marijuana. The clip showed the poised advocate for social justice slowly puffing a blunt while explaining how every 37 seconds, another American is unjustly arrested for cannabis possession.