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The Cannabis Cancer Connection

Project CBD

There is a growing body of anecdotal and scientific evidence that the “major cannabinoids” tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and cannabidiol (CBD), certain “minor cannabinoids” (some without a name), and other cannabis compounds have antineoplastic action against cancer cells. THC binds to two types of cannabinoid receptors, CB1 and CB2.

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Medical Marijuana Offers Hope for Treatment of PTSD

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If this mechanism is forced to be used repeatedly and often, the body does not properly heal or develop. Often, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, a debilitating and chronic illness, can develop. About 10 of every 100 women (or 10%) develop PTSD sometime in their lives compared with about 4 of every 100 men (or 4%).

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In his first article of the new year, Raphael Mechoulam and other Israeli scientists look at the “real life experiences of medical cannabis treatment in autism.” Around 10-20% of patients stopped taking various medications (mostly antipsychotic and antiepileptic drugs) within 6 months of starting cannabis treatment.

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Cannabis as a cancer cure: what is the research and where is it going?

The Cannigma

Before we dive into the research, here’s the lowdown: Important takeaway points on cannabis and cancer Your situation is unique. Advocate for the rescheduling of cannabis to improve access to cannabis for research purposes, and scientific funding for novel cannabinoid-based cancer therapies. 1 So can cannabis cure cancer?

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Cannabinoids: THC

FloridaMarijuana.net

If this system consistently has a shortage in the endocannabinoid system, disease or illness could develop. THC, or tetrahydrocannabinol, is the naturally-occuring chemical compound found in the cannabis plant. THC was discovered by Scientist Raphael Mechoulam in the 1960s. Some strains with higher THC levels are: Dogwalker.

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This app-guided psychedelic treatment works when antidepressants don’t

The Cannigma

Of the people who take antidepressants, 30% won’t respond to treatment. But what other options do people suffering from depression, particularly treatment-resistant depression, have? What is ketamine treatment? Ketamine treatment for depression may be one of the biggest leaps forward in mental healthcare in decades.

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Is Cannabis a Viable Mental Health Treatment Option? Part 1 of 3

Kind Meds (Cannabis Education Blog)

One of the biggest areas of contention in the public debate about cannabis legalization is the viability of medicinal cannabis as a treatment for many mental health disorders, such as anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and others. What Does Available Cannabis Research Tell Us? CBD for Mental Health Treatment.

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