Current research continues to show that cannabidiol (CBD) is a safe and effective therapeutic. CBD can help improve anxiety, pain, and inflammation. In a new study published in the European Journal of Pharmacology, researchers explore the effect of CBD on the inflammatory symptoms of asthma. They show that CBD, via cannabinoid receptors, can improve signs … Read more
Doctors frequently prescribe benzodiazepines for anxiety, insomnia, and seizures. However, their negative side effects often outweigh their usefulness. A new study published in the journal Cannabis and Cannabinoid Research explores the promising possibility of using medical cannabis as a way to reduce benzodiazepine use. Overview of Benzodiazepines The Good Benzodiazepines, commonly referred to as benzos, … Read more
Researchers are continuously searching for novel molecules that mimic the benefits of cannabis but lack its psychoactive effects. A new study published in The Journal Pharmacology, Biochemistry, and Behavior shows that one such molecule can both dampen the effects of THC withdrawal and help protect again NSAID-induced stomach bleeding. Cannabis: Therapeutic Benefits Come With Side … Read more
Summary: a new study shows that the non-cannabinoid components of cannabis (such as terpenes) exhibit anti-inflammatory and pain-reducing properties. Though the study failed to disclose if the test oil researchers used contained CBD. Cannabis has been used for thousands of years as a therapeutic. But we’re only just beginning to scratch the surface of how … Read more
The Investigative Ophthalmology & Visual Science journal just published a new study looking at the effects of THC and CBD on eye pressure in mice. This study comes almost 50 years after researchers first showed the positive effect of cannabis on glaucoma-related eye pressure. Now, researchers are finally beginning to understand the underlying mechanisms responsible … Read more
As more and more countries move towards the decriminalization and legalization of cannabis, the number of underage cannabis users increases. In fact, cannabis use now exceeds tobacco use among adolescents in the US. Similar trends are also emerging internationally. Initial studies did not find an increase in teen cannabis use after cannabis legalization in the … Read more
Can cannabis be used to effectively treat inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)? That’s the subject of three separate reviews published this month. Like many topics in science, the answer isn’t entirely clear-cut. In this article, we’ll dive into what the current research tells us about treating IBD with cannabis. What is IBD? First things first — … Read more
A wealth of anecdotal evidence suggests medical cannabis can be an effective treatment for autism spectrum disorder (ASD). But what about clinical evidence? A new study published in the Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders represents the first attempt to explore the feasibility of using Cannabidiol (CBD) enriched cannabis to treat children with autism. Why … Read more
With the increasing popularity of Cannabidiol or CBD, the issue of safe consumption has emerged as a primary concern. While CBD is generally regarded as safe via anecdotal evidence, little scientific research exists to back up this claim and leaves a lot of unanswered questions: Does CBD have any adverse side effects? How severe are … Read more
Cannabidiol (CBD), processed by the endocannabinoid system, is one of the naturally-occurring cannabinoids in cannabis and has emerged as an effective pharmaceutical therapy. In the last two years, Canada and Sweden approved CBD for multiple sclerosis pain. The United States also approved CBD for treating certain types of epilepsy in June. Research is now emerging … Read more