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FDA Approves Ketamine Nasal Spray as First and Only Standalone Therapy for Treatment-Resistant Depression

Veriheal

Now, patients affected by TRD – who didn’t respond to at least two other antidepressants – no longer need to use an antidepressant in order to benefit from ketamine-based therapy. If you are curious about ketamine therapy for depression, you may still have questions, such as: How is ketamine different from other antidepressants?

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Debunked: Study Linking Cannabis Use and Metabolic Syndrome

Freedom Leaf

A study published by the Journal of Addiction Research and Therapy on Feb. 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.

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Why Does Cannabis Make You Paranoid?

United Patients Group

Cannabis, a plant with a long history of human use, has gained widespread popularity for both recreational and medicinal purposes. Historical perspective on cannabis and paranoia Paranoia and cannabis have had a complicated relationship throughout history.

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Relief the Natural Way: CBD Oil for Stress and Anxiety

Otherside Farms

The History Behind Cannabis as Medicine. It was thanks to this discovery that we have once again found cannabis and hemp as forms of medicines as it has been used throughout history. The placebo group was found to exhibit much higher levels of cortisol, higher blood pressure, sweating, and impaired speech.

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CBD for Pets – Fact or Fiction?

PrestoDoctor

CBD, or cannabidiol, has been making headlines in the world of medicine and alternative therapies for some time now. These can include drowsiness, dry mouth, lowered blood pressure, and in some cases, an upset stomach. But what about using CBD for pets?

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Effects of Cannabis on Exercise Q&A with Eloise Theisen – President of the American Cannabis Nurse Association

The Joint Blog

For example, Delta-9 THC is known for producing a euphoric effect and in certain doses can increase heart rate and blood pressure, decrease urination and even cause dizziness and/or anxiety. Some small studies have shown that a single dose of CBD can reduce resting blood pressure and improve the response to exercise stress.

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The history and science of psychedelics: from acid and shrooms to ketamine and salvia

The Cannigma

History: Magic mushrooms have likely been consumed as long as humans have roamed the earth – or possibly longer, according to Terrance McKenna’s “Stoned Ape Theory,” which suggests human evolution and language development was expedited by these mushrooms. History: Bufo is a slang term for the poisonous secretions of certain toads.