The Myth Of Marijuana’s Gateway Effect
by John P. Morgan, M.D. and Lynn Zimmer, Ph.D.
The Partnership for a Drug-Free America, in cooperation with the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)...
Hypnotic And Antiepileptic Effects Of Cannabidiol
Journal of Clinical Pharmacology, 1981; 21: 417S-427S
By Elisaldo A. Carlini, M.D., and Jomar M. Cunha, M.D.
Department of Psychobiology, Escola Paulista de Medicina, Sao Paulo,...
Cannabis As A Treatment For PMS And Other Female Ailments
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Cannabis And Depression
Depression is actually a variety of disorders that affect approximately 18 million Americans. Women are twice as likely as men to suffer from some...
Cannabis May Help Relieve Crohn’s Disease Symptoms
While some evidence suggests that cannabis may help relieve Crohn’s disease symptoms, more research is needed to show disease improvement. Here’s what you should...
Potential For Abuse: Abuse Of Cannabis
Several studies demonstrate that abuse rates for cannabis are lower than rates for other common drugs. Cannabis use is usually not problematic use and...
Smoking Cannabis Does Not Cause Cancer Of Lung Or Upper Airways
Data Suggests Possible Protective Effect
By Fred Gardner
Marijuana smoking —“even heavy longterm use”— does not cause cancer of the lung, upper airways, or esophagus, Donald...
Marijuana Chemical Fights Hardened Arteries
The active ingredient in marijuana that produces changes in brain messages appears to fight atherosclerosis -- a hardening of the arteries.
But puffing pot probably...
A Cooling Effect From Cannabis?
By Tod Mikuriya, MD
It has been observed by my office staff and confirmed anecdotally by colleagues that people seeking physician approval to medicate with...
The Use Of Cannabis As A Mood Stabilizer
Abstract-The authors present case histories indicating that a number ofpatients find cannabis (marihuana) useful in the treatment of their bipolardisorder. Some used it to...
Cannabis & Sickle Cell Disease
Sickle cell disease (SCD) is a rare blood disorder that causes red blood cells (RBCs) to become hard, sticky, and crescent-shaped, like a sickle....
Marijuana And ADD Therapeutic Uses
Marijuana and ADD
Therapeutic uses of Medical Marijuana
in the treatment of Attention Deficit Disorder
By Kort E Patterson
It was mentioned in the Portland newspaper that the...
Cannabinoids Among Most Promising Approaches To Treating Neuropathic Pain
In MedPanel Summit, Leading Pain Experts Name Cannabinoids Among Most Promising Approaches to Treating Neuropathic Pain, Assert That Sociopolitical Climate Will Hamper Drug Approvals
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Autism, ADD, ADHD And Marijuana Therapy
It has been known for at least 2,000 years that Marijuana/Cannabis is a psychotropic that affects the brain and central nervous system. (The Scythians)...
Cannabinoids In Bipolar Disorder
The role of cannabis (marijuana) in psychiatric disorders remains controversial. In bipolar disorder, it is known that many people use cannabis for various reasons....
Heavy Cannabis Use Not Independently Associated With Cardiovascular Risks
Heavy Cannabis Use Not Independently Associated With Cardiovascular Risks
San Francisco, CA: Heavy marijuana use is not independently associated with high blood pressure or other...