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New Research Finds Marijuana Use Not Associated With Hypertension

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A study from an international team of researchers has found that current or past use of marijuana is not independently associated with an increased risk of hypertension. Upon initial analysis, the data revealed that “cannabis use was associated with a decreased incidence of hypertension in the unadjusted analyses.

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Marijuana & COVID-19: Top Studies [August 2020]

CannaMD

Or are the countless headlines touting “marijuana breakthroughs” just a scam? CannaMD takes a look at everything we know about cannabis and COVID-19 so far – separating science from spectacle, and highlighting key findings that might even surprise the most seasoned medical marijuana supporters. Marijuana cannabinoid, CBD.

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5 Times Candy Was Scarier than Cannabis

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We’ve all heard the urban legend of sinister neighbors sneaking marijuana into the unsuspecting hands of innocent trick-or-treaters. As NBC puts it – in their aptly titled article, The Halloween Tale of Marijuana Handed Out to Trick-or-Treaters is as Real as a Ghost Story : This is a ridiculous and unfounded claim. Cannabis: 3.

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Understanding the American Heart Association’s Statement on Marijuana

CannaMD

In August of 2020, the American Heart Association (AHA) released a position paper titled “Medical Marijuana, Recreational Cannabis, and Cardiovascular Health: A Scientific Statement From the American Heart Association.” ACUTE EFFECTS OF MARIJUANA. The full text is available in the peer-reviewed journal, Circulation.

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ADHD medications and cannabis – what happens when you combine them?

The Cannigma

While stimulants are most common for treating ADHD, those who don’t tolerate the side effects well can also try non-stimulant ADHD medications, which includes options that are much more like some blood pressure medications and antidepressants. There is even a non-stimulant specifically marketed for ADHD called Strattera.

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All You Need to Know About CBD Oils for Dogs

Otherside Farms

Asides its use a recreational drug, a lot has been said about the medical uses of marijuana for relieving various ailments in humans. CBD oil (cannabidiol oil) is a liquid extract of the marijuana plant but it is also commonly found in hemp as well. In fact, most modern cannabidiol oils are extracted from hemp rather than marijuana).

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Debunked: Study Linking Cannabis Use and Metabolic Syndrome

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19 that correlates cannabis use with slightly elevated risk of metabolic syndrome (MetS) is inconsistent with previous research into the relationship between marijuana and related risk factors, such as elevated blood sugar levels and obesity. A study published by the Journal of Addiction Research and Therapy on Feb.