The Science Behind The DEA’s Long War On Marijuana
Experts say listing cannabis among the world’s deadliest drugs ignores decades of scientific and medical data. But attempts to delist it have met with...
The Science Of Cannabis: A Work In Progress
Cannabis touches everything from public policy to molecular biology to psychiatry, and there are risks and benefits to its use. However, whether you are...
THC vs. CBD: Which Marijuana Compound Is More Beneficial?
The marijuana compound CBD, or cannabinol, is surging in popularity in the wellness community, for its alleged health benefits, without the high normally associated...
Colorado Not Suffering Buyer’s Remorse Over Legal Marijuana
Nine months after Colorado shops opened their doors to sell the first bags of recreational marijuana, a majority of state residents still support legal...
Chronology of Cannabis
12,000BC: Hemp was first used for paper and medicine by Emperor Shen
2737 BC: Cannabis referred to as a "superior" herb in the world's first...
CBD, Placebo Effect & Pain
While proponents say that cannabidiol (CBD) offers many benefits, its most common use is pain management.Scientists have not yet clinically proven the pain-relieving properties...
Medical Cannabis 2016 – New Benefits Of Medicinal Marijuana
Cancer is the second most common cause of death in the U.S. resulting in at least 584,881 deaths, according to the Centers for Disease...
California Lawmakers Working To Prevent Pot Shortage
The Governor of Nevada made history earlier this month when he declared a "state of emergency" because the state was running out of marijuana.
It...
Cannabis Can Kill Cancer Says National Cancer Institute
The institute recently updated its ‘Frequently Asked Questions’ page about marijuana to include various studies revealing how cannabis “may inhibit tumor growth by causing...
CBD Is The Chemical Medical Marijuana Is Buzzing About
It used to be all about the THC. In other words, cannabis' popularity has always been attributable to this psychoactive chemical, which gets people...
What’s The Evidence That Hemp Could Be Useful In Treating Cancer?
Some studies suggest compounds derived from hemp plants could have anti-cancer properties.
It's long been said that the Founding Fathers likely grew and possibly enjoyed...
World-First Trial Tests Cannabis On Brain Tumours
A major UK trial of cannabis-based drug Sativex in treating the most aggressive form of brain tumour is to launch at 15 NHS hospitals,...
Cannabis Superior To Drugs For Crohn’s Disease
When drugs fail and surgery is the only remaining option on the horizon, cannabis may provide an effective and safe natural alternative intervention for...
Four Important Facts About Medical Marijuana
Medical marijuana can do wonders to help many patients who lost all hope for an effective treatment. As an incredibly effective alternative to traditional...
Why Was Pot Banned To Begin With
Marijuana has been used medicinally for thousands of years, but since about 1900, the plant has been politicized and vilified to the point that...
Cannabis And Immunity: What Science Says About Cannabinoids And Immune Systems
A 2020 research guide on using cannabis for natural immunity boosting benefits and what science has to say about cannabinoids CBD and THC for...