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Doctor Takes on Marijuana Myths in New Book

Cannabis Law Report

Rebecca Siegel grew up in a generation where the “this is your brain on drugs” public service announcements made people fear what might happen to them if they used any kind of drug, including marijuana. She now is a medical marijuana practitioner who knows what cannabis can do. But she knows marijuana myths persist. It’s not.”.

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The Benefits of Cannabis in the Treatment of Myasthenia Gravis

United Patients Group

The Benefits of Cannabis in the Treatment of Myasthenia Gravis Introduction Myasthenia gravis ( MG ) is a rare autoimmune disease that affects the nerves and muscles. Doctors usually treat MG with thymectomies, immunomodulating drugs, acetylcholinesterase inhibitors and IV immunoglobulin treatments. Could marijuana be the answer?

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Marijuana Legalization Linked to Decline in Youth Drug Treatment Admissions

CannaMD

As marijuana legalization continues to expand across the country, scientists are interested in tracking how legalization influences adolescents. Researchers from Temple University sought to find out how recreational marijuana legalization in Washington and Colorado influenced adolescent treatment admissions for cannabis.

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How Medical Marijuana Is Changing Lives with Crohn’s Disease

LifeCannMD

How Medical Marijuana Is Changing Lives with Crohn’s Disease Medical Marijuana is a great treatment option for battling Crohn’s Disease, a chronic inflammatory bowel condition that affects millions worldwide. We offer same-day approvals for your Florida Medical Marijuana card.

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New Book Published: “Smoke Signals”

Cannabis Law Report

Project CBD write… A SOCIAL HISTORY OF MARIJUANA—MEDICAL, RECREATIONAL AND SCIENTIFIC. Lee traces the dramatic social history of marijuana from its origins to its emergence in the 1960s as a defining force in a culture war that has never ceased. The Brain and Marijuana [Book excerpt]. PRAISE FOR SMOKE SIGNALS.

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Best Medical Marijuana Infographics

CannaMD

We look forward to adding more in the future and hope you’ll consider sharing with friends, family, and especially medical marijuana adversaries. 1455 or show your support for medical marijuana in general, see: Florida House of Representatives: Find Your Representative. Medical Marijuana Prevents and Treats Disease: Infographic.

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How to Participate in Medical Marijuana Research

CannaMD

As Florida’s fastest growing network of marijuana doctors, CannaMD is committed to advancing the research and study of medical cannabis. In exciting news, the Consortium has created a Medical Marijuana (MMJ) Contact Registry that will allow individuals to indicate if they’d like to participate in medical marijuana research!

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