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CBG ‘very helpful’ when treating medical conditions, first survey of its kind finds

The Cannigma

of the respondents who use it to treat chronic pain, 80% of those reported using it for depression, 73% of respondents with insomnia, and 78.3% The most common health conditions among the sample group were anxiety (51.2%), chronic pain (40.9%), depression (33.1%), and insomnia/distrubed sleep (30.7%).

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Survey: Three Of Four Military Veterans Would Consider Using Medical Cannabis

NORML

Proposed federal legislation to direct the agency to conduct clinical trials on the use of cannabis for PTSD and for other conditions is currently pending in the US House and Senate. Twenty percent of those surveyed acknowledged having previously used cannabis for medical purposes.

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Flora Growth Forms Flora Pharma Division, Launches Global Clinical Trials

Cannabis Law Report

(NASDAQ: FLGC) (“Flora” or the “Company”), a leading all-outdoor cultivator and manufacturer of global cannabis products and brands, is pleased to announce that it has signed an agreement to begin scientific clinical trials globally. This document contains forward-looking statements. Visit www.floragrowth.ca

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Recent Study Suggests MMJ Cards Increase the Risk of CUD—But Is There More to It?

Veriheal

The team sought to answer the following: “What are the risks and benefits of obtaining a medical marijuana card for adults who seek medical marijuana for pain, insomnia and anxiety or depressive symptoms?”—a Clinical Trial Sample Size. a necessary question to address as medical marijuana becomes more accessible.

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A Patient’s Guide to CBD and Drug Interactions

Healer

Drug interactions reported in the scientific literature most often occur at very high doses used in clinical trials of epilepsy and other conditions. For example, most statin drugs can cause memory issues, muscle pain, fatigue and muscle weakness.

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Meredith Fisher-Corn, MD…….”Are You Able to Answer Your Patients’ Medical Marijuana Questions”

TheAnswerPage

As reviewed in a recent Forbes article, “a study of more than 400 health care professionals has revealed that most physicians lack knowledge of medicinal cannabis, with 65% saying that they have been asked about medical marijuana as a treatment for chronic pain but were unable to answer their patients’ questions” (1).

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

The Cannigma

He documented his “trip” while riding his bicycle home; now psychedelic enthusiasts celebrate Bicycle Day each year on April 19th. Clinical research: Research is focusing on 5-MeO-DMT use in depression and anxiety. As such, there have been numerous clinical trials using ketamine.

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