A recently published scientific study, “Joints for joints”, has, in somewhat cautious terms, stated that “cannabis could be an appropriate treatment for RA (rheumatoid arthritis).
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Is the proper Time to Legalize Cannabis here?
In June 2018 DEA approved CBD in the form of Epidiolex, which is used for the treatment of seizures in children and adults. Thereby CBD got reclassified from Schedule 1 drug, which is an illegal substance, to a Schedule 5 “controlled substance”
New report describes the cannabs situation in Nordic countries
There is a new report from Nordic Welfare Center, describing the current situation of cannabis in the Nordic countries. Not surprisingly Sweden is the most restrictive country with a yearly average of 40 000 urine tests. (Even consuming cannabis is illegal in Sweden).
Gender differences in cannabis consumption
Generally speaking women seem to be more health aware and interested in wellness than men, according to a report from cannabis data analytic company Headset.
Not runners high but singers high…
It seems that the endocannabinoid system is involved in the pleasure that singers feel when they are singing. Runner’s high is a pretty well known phenomena as is the fulfillment you feel when you eat delicious food.
Less use among teens after legalization in Washington
Washington state has provided legalized recreational cannabis since 2014. A new study shows that the use among teens has gone down (maybe surprisingly) in that category.
This is what the future of Medical Marijuana in Europe may look like
Gabriel Micallef is a pharmaceutical expert. Here he gives his view of what the future medical cannabis market in Europe could look like.
Traces of poo in hash from Madrid, according to researcher
The cannabis researcher Amir Englund from King’s College in London claims that many samples of hash in Madrid is contaminated and have traces of poo in them.
Pentagon is reviewing Elon Musk’s security clearance
The somewhat eccentric multi billionaire Elon Musk smoked a joint/blunt in an official podcast a while ago. Even if cannabis is legal in that particular state, it is still illegal on a federal level.
Cannabis against Alzheimer’s in UK
British researchers are going to test if cannabis can be used to treat people with dementia and Alzheimer symptoms. This is the first trial of its kind in UK.