Lesser-Known’ Marijuana Components Like CBG And THCV Are ‘Promising’ Treatments For Parkinson’s And Alzheimer’s, Study Shows

A new scientific review from the Center for Dementia Research on the potential benefits of marijuana in treating brain disorders says that in addition to THC and CBD produced by the cannabis plant can “demonstrate diverse pharmacological activities” and could offer therapeutic applications. Such compounds include THCV, CBDV and CBG.  “Their antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and neuromodulatory … Continued

Most Pain Patients And Doctors Support Legalizing Medical Marijuana And Having Insurance Companies Cover The Cost, AMA Study Shows

A majority of patients with chronic pain and doctors who treat the condition support federally legalizing marijuana for medical use and having insurance companies cover the costs, according to a new federally funded study from the American Medical Association (AMA). Patients also widely support broader adult-use cannabis legalization. The research letter, published in AMA Network … Continued

Marijuana Components Show ‘Promising Potential As Anticancer Agents,’ Study Finds, Though Mechanisms Of Action Are Still A Mystery

A new scientific review on cannabis and cancer concludes that a variety of cannabinoids—including delta-9 THC, CBD and cannabigerol (CBG)—”show promising potential as anticancer agents through various mechanisms,” for example by limiting the growth and spread of tumors. But authors acknowledged that obstacles to incorporating cannabis into cancer treatment remain, such as regulatory barriers and … Continued

Marijuana Enhances Enjoyment Of Music, New Study Finds, Confirming What Every Stoner Already Knows

Underscoring an anecdotal observation common among cannabis consumers, a group of researchers in Canada have released a new study indicating that marijuana can make music more enjoyable, concluding that “the impact of cannabis on the auditory experience may be overall enhanced” compared to sober listening. Authors, from Toronto Metropolitan University, wrote in a preprint that … Continued

Cannabis Is A ‘Promising Plant’ As An Insecticide To Combat Bugs That Spread Deadly Diseases, Study Says

A new scientific review on the insecticidal potential of cannabis concludes that it’s “proved to be a promising plant in terms of mortality and evidenced effects on insect fertility, birth rates, and adult emergence”—findings that could one day offer the possibility of new products to help manage insects that spread deadly diseases. While the researchers … Continued

Legalizing Marijuana Does Not Jeopardize Mental Health, Studies Show, Contrary To Opponents’ Alarmist Claims

A study published last year in an imprint of the Journal of the American Medical Association evaluated the relationship between U.S. legalization laws and psychosis rates in more than 63 million privately insured individuals. Researchers described it as the “largest to quantify the association of medical and recreational cannabis policies with rates of psychosis-related … Continued

California State Fair is the first in the nation to legally sell cannabis

For the first time in its 170-year history, cannabis is on sale legally at the California State Fair. This is the first state in the country to allow cannabis for sale and consumption. The consumption lounge is further away from the actual State Fair rides and exhibits. A fence is around the facility and only … Continued

Study: Osteoarthritis Patients Report Sustained Benefits From Cannabis

Patients diagnosed with osteoarthritis report pain-specific improvements following their use of medical cannabis preparations, according to observational data published in the Journal of Pain & Palliative Care Pharmacotherapy.  British researchers assessed the use of cannabis-based medicinal products (CBMPs) consisting of either flower or oil extracts in a cohort of osteoarthritis patients enrolled in the UK … Continued

Twin Study: Lifetime Cannabis Exposure Not Linked To Significant Changes In Mental Health Or Other Psychosocial Outcomes

The cumulative use of cannabis over several decades is not associated with a significantly elevated risk of either psychiatric disorders, cognitive decline, or other adverse psychosocial outcomes, according to longitudinal data published in the Journal of Psychopathology and Clinical Science. Investigators affiliated with the University of Minnesota and the University of Colorado assessed the long-term … Continued

Thousands of pounds of pot trash removed by helicopter from Bay Area park

California State Parks, with the help of helicopters, airlifted 6,000 pounds of trash from illegal cannabis grows across four state parks throughout May as part of an ongoing cleanup project, according to a news release. The waste removal was the last stage in eradicating illegal cannabis grows in Henry W. Coe, Cuyamaca Rancho, Topanga and … Continued