Medical Marijuana

Medical Marijuana Laws Linked to Fewer Workers’ Comp Claims

02/12/2020

State medical marijuana laws (MML) are associated with fewer workers’ compensation claims, suggesting that cannabis reduces disability and allows more people to get back to work. The study, published in the journal Health Economics, looked at the association between medical marijuana Read More

More Patients With Rheumatoid Diseases Using Medical Marijuana

02/07/2020

The percentage of patients with fibromyalgia, rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, and lupus who are using marijuana to manage their symptoms has tripled in five years. In 2019, 18% of patients surveyed said they’ve used cannabis, up from 6% in 2014. Use was more prevalent in and near Read More

10 Things to Know About Marijuana and Your Heart

02/05/2020

Hey there, your cardiologist called—and gave us a list of ten things they want you to know about your heart health and marijuana.  While marijuana remains a schedule I substance under federal law—which limits its availability for research purposes—experts say the full pictu Read More

Fatal Crashes Linked to THC Rise in Washington State

02/03/2020

The percentage of fatal crashes involving drivers who tested positive for THC in Washington State more than doubled since before marijuana became legalized there, according to a new study by AAA’s Foundation for Traffic Study. An estimated 21% of all drivers involved in fatal crashes Read More

Cannabis Found to Reduce Risk of Cognitive Decline in HIV Patients

01/30/2020

Marijuana may lower the risk of neurocognitive decline in people with HIV, according to a new groundbreaking study. The authors of the study called for more research into whether the protective effects of marijuana could extend to the general aging population. There is some evidence th Read More

Cannabis Helps People With Insomnia Stay Asleep

01/27/2020

Medical marijuana can help patients with pain-induced insomnia stay asleep, a new Israeli study shows. The study, published in the journal, BMJ, examined the effects of medical marijuana in older patients (50+) with sleep disturbances related to chronic pain. The study found that those Read More

Cardiologists Worry That Marijuana May Harm Heart Patients

01/23/2020

A new study estimates that more than 2 million adults with cardiovascular disease have smoked marijuana, yet there’s been a dearth of research on the effects of cannabis on heart disease. After doing an extensive review of the research, the authors of the study reported that there†Read More

Half of Oncologists Support Medical Marijuana

01/21/2020

Nearly half of oncologists believe medical marijuana can benefit elderly cancer patients, according to a new survey.  The oncologists responded to a survey about their beliefs on the effectiveness of medical marijuana and how likely they were to recommend it to their cancer patien Read More

Medical Marijuana Reduces Opioid Use

01/20/2020

Legalizing medical marijuana appears to reduce the amount of opioids that people use, according to a new study. The study, published in the International Journal of Drug Policy, found that people living in states with medical cannabis laws are less likely to report using opioids than p Read More

Scientists Discover a New Potent THC

01/17/2020

Two new cannabinoids were identified in sativa cannabis, and one was found to be significantly more potent than THC (tetrahydrocannabinol). The rigorous study, published in the journal Scientific Reports, was conducted by Italian researchers who have used high-tech tools to isolate, ident Read More

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