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Clinical Trial: Whole-Plant Cannabis Extracts Associated with Improved Outcomes in Autistic Patients

NORML

“In this study, we have demonstrated for the first time in a placebo-controlled trial that cannabinoid treatment has the potential to decrease disruptive behaviors associated with ASD, with acceptable tolerability.".

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Remembering Wade Laughter, the Unsung Hero of CBD

Project CBD

With CBD emerging as the exciting new kid on the cannabinoid block, several early adopters who had access to rare CBD-rich genetics were initially skittish about releasing their proprietary property. One of these CBD-rich varietals was “Harlequin,” so named by Wade Laughter, who didn’t take credit for breeding it.

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Which Terpenes Enhance the Cannabis High?

Project CBD

Ten years ago, most cannabis consumers couldn’t tell a terpene from a cannabinoid. A 2021 study 2 by University of Arizona scientists concluded that certain terpenes are “cannabimimetic” (in a mouse model of cannabis intoxication) and can selectively enhance cannabinoid activity. But today things are different.

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Beta-Caryophyllene: Terpene Powerhouse

Project CBD

Project CBD recently reported on studies indicating that cannabis terpenes — the compounds that give the plant its robust and distinctive smell — activate the CB1 cannabinoid receptor. What’s more, in the presence of THC (also a CB1 agonist), terpenes appear to modulate cannabinoid activity in varied and interesting ways.

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Best Cannabis Disorder Treatment: More Cannabis (Study)

CannaMD

Interestingly, a peer-reviewed study published in Lancet Psychiatry found that a particular cannabinoid in marijuana – cannabidiol (CBD) – effectively treated “moderate” to “severe” cases of cannabis use disorder. Cannabidiol could offer a novel treatment, [and] could help people to quit in an acceptable treatment format.

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How does medical marijuana help patients with Epilepsy?

FloridaMarijuana.net

Cannabinoids are compounds in cannabis that target cells in the body. It is apparent that the benefits can no longer be ignored and proper attribution can be recognized for the use of medical marijuana in the treatment of epilepsy. Speak to your medical marijuana physician if you or someone you love is suffering from epilepsy.

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New Research Shows Promising Treatment Results for Migraine Sufferers

Veriheal

The objective of the study was to examine the effectiveness of the cannabis plant (the whole dried plant) as a treatment for headache- and migraine-related pain. The study done by Sarah Stith and team, captured 1910 sessions where the 699 participants recorded using cannabis as a treatment at the actual time of headache and migraine symptoms.