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CBD Enhances Glucose Metabolism via Nuclear Receptors

Project CBD

Prior to this, the man had no psychiatric history, the authors note. And besides an uncle with bipolar disorder, he had no family history of other psychiatric or neurological diseases. 173,12 (2016): 1899-910. 2016, doi:10.3389/fphar.2016.00422 He had never taken anti-psychotic drugs nor received psychological treatment.

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How does medical marijuana help patients with Epilepsy?

FloridaMarijuana.net

The Epilepsy Foundation defines epilepsy as a chronic condition of the brain which causes seizures and affects 65 million people worldwide. It is not fully known the genetic origins of epilepsy or if the condition is hereditary. One in 26 people will develop epilepsy in their lifetime. appeared first on.

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How Medical Marijuana May Help Reduce Opioid Use

Kind Meds (Cannabis Education Blog)

The above quote is directly from the Arizona Medical Marijuana Act, recognizing cannabis’ history as being used as a form of medicine for over 5,000 years. Perhaps it’s the leftover bits of stigma still attached to marijuana after its long criminal history in the United States. Marijuana is Already Being Used to Treat Pain in Arizona.

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Terpene Spotlight: Geraniol

FloridaMarijuana.net

Throughout history people have used the plant primarily for medicinal purposes. History.com describes the history of this complex and beneficial plant which has deep roots as an herbal medicine, “likely starting in Asia around 500 BC. The Cannabis plant has been around for centuries.

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Curaleaf director, others sue Oregon CBD startup for $60 million

Cannabis Law Report

Over at Oregon Live we learn that Mr Khanna sails very close to the wind and we’re surprised, looking at his past history, that he hasn’t already capsized. That deal initially was valued at $948.8 million but was revised downward. More at [link]. The settlement includes a “dishonest conduct” sanction. Read more at.

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What does religion say about cannabis? Is it a sin?

The Cannigma

Beyond its use as a religious sacrament, cannabis has a long and storied history as a form of medicine in the ancient world. While religious scholars may disagree about when and how cannabis is allowed, it is clearly part of the history and the fabric of daily life in much of the Islamic world, and is here to stay.

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Study: CBD “Promising” Therapy for Cocaine Addiction

CannaMD

Conditioned place preference. CBD also reduced experimental anxiety and prevented the development of high impulsivity in rats with an alcohol dependence history. In conditioned place preference (CPP) tests, animals are exposed to a context paired with cocaine that could generate a preference for that context. Hepatic protection.

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