“It’s hard to study marijuana, and there’s money to be made in the business. That’s an unfortunate combination that makes it exceedingly hard to separate the truth from the hype.” Cannabidiol (CBD) can alleviate your PTSD and anxiety symptoms, while THC can reduce your nausea and inflammation—or, at least, that is what the medical marijuana… Continue reading Big Claims About Pot's Health Benefits Made Possible By Limited Research
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Marijuana's Pain-Relieving Properties To Be Studied By UCLA Researchers
“The public consumption of cannabis has already far outpaced our scientific understanding. We really desperately need to catch up.” Thirty states and Washington D.C. have medical marijuana programs, but there has been little scientific research into the pain relieving properties of pot. Now, however, researchers at the University of California Los Angeles are trying to… Continue reading Marijuana's Pain-Relieving Properties To Be Studied By UCLA Researchers
Jeff Sessions Blocks MMJ Research, Despite Congress’ Approval
The DEA has been accepting applications for new growers of research cannabis for two years, but the program has not moved forward at all thanks to Sessions. It’s been two years since the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) opened up applications for new growers of research cannabis, but two dozen applicants haven’t heard a peep from… Continue reading Jeff Sessions Blocks MMJ Research, Despite Congress’ Approval
Massachusetts Could Become Marijuana Research Hub
“My vision is Massachusetts could be the number one leading cannabis research state in the world,” said one public health official. After Massachusetts voterslegalized marijuana for adult use in 2016, sales of the drug are slated to start this July, leaving many Bay State businesses scrambling to position the state as a leader for marijuana research.… Continue reading Massachusetts Could Become Marijuana Research Hub