Category: Studies

CBD Reduced Duration of Seizures and Increased Onset Time of Seizures in New Study

A new study found anticonvulsant and anti-inflammatory effects of CBD in an animal model. “Status epilepticus (SE) is a series of seizures that can lead to serious neurological damages”, states the study, conducted by researchers at  Tehran University of Medical Sciences. “This study aimed to determine the efficacy of various doses of CBD on lithium-pilocarpine-induced …

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In New Study Marijuana Significantly Reduced Symptom Severity in Those With PTSD

In a new study the use of marijuana led to significant improvements in symptom severity including reduced nightmares and better sleep among those with post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The study was conducted by researchers at the University of Florida. It was published in the journal Medical Cannabis and Cannabinoids, as well as by the …

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CBD Led to Significant Improvements in Animal Model of Leukemia, According to New Study

In a new study the administration of CBD “resulted in a significant improvement in the biochemical, antioxidant status, morphological, and molecular measures in leukemia in adult male rats.” The study was conducted by researchers at the University Rey Juan Carlos (Spain), the Scientific Research Superior Council (Spain), Victoria University (Australia), the University of Melbourne (Australia), …

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Study: CBD Reduces Over-the-Counter and Prescription Drug Use, May Improve General Health

According to a recently published study, the use of oral CBD products is associated with a reduction in over-the-counter and prescription drug use and “significantly improves self-perception of general health”. The study was published in the journal Medical Cannabis and Cannabinoids and it was published online by the US National Library of Medicine. It was conducted …

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Study: Combining CBD and Caffeine Appears Safe and It Does Not Alter the Effects of Each Substance

The findings of a study published yesterday “suggest that combinations of the tested doses of caffeine and CBD do not alter subjective drug effects”, and “no negative effects emerged”. The study is being published in the upcoming issue of the journal Experimental and Clinical Psychopharmacology, and it’s been published online ahead of print by the …

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Study Finds Access to CBD Reduces Opioid Use

According to a new study, access to CBD leads to a reduction in opioid use. “We investigate the impacts of state legalization of products containing cannabidiol (CBD), a non-psychoactive alternative to marijuana, on opioid prescribing rates”, states the abstract of the study, published in the Southern Economic Journal. “Research suggests that legalized medical marijuana may …

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Study: Marijuana is “Safe and Highly Effective” for Treating Neuropathic Pain and Concomitant Sleep Disturbance

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Medical cannabis “is safe and highly effective for treating neuropathic pain and concomitant sleep disturbance”, states a new study. Titled Medical Cannabis Alleviates Chronic Neuropathic Pain Effectively and Sustainably without Severe Adverse Effect: A Retrospective Study on 99 Cases, the study was published in the peer-reviewed journal Medical Cannabis and Cannabinoids, and it was published …

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Study: Cannabigerol (CBG) Reduced Neuropathic Pain for at Least 24 Hours in Animal Model

A new study published in the journal Pharmaceuticals found that “chronic CBG administration can provide at least 24 hours of antinociceptive effect” in an animal model of neuropathic pain. “Cannabigerol (CBG), derived from the cannabis plant, acts as an acute analgesic in a model of cisplatin-induced peripheral neuropathy (CIPN) in mice”, states the abstract of …

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Study: CBD Decreased Total Seizures and Seizure Days in Cohort of Dogs

According to a new study the marijuana compound cannabidiol (CBD) “decreased total seizures and seizure days compared to placebo when administered to dogs PO at 9 mg/kg/day.” Published in the Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine, the study was conducted by researchers at the College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences at Colorado State University. “Approximately 30% …

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Study Finds “Previously Undiscovered Cannabis Compounds” Giving Marijuana Strains “Unique Aromas”

A study published by the American Chemical Society has found “previously undiscovered cannabis compounds” that “yield a more complete understanding of the unique aromas that cannabis produces”. For the study, researchers “conducted coupled sensory and chemical analyses on 31 different ice hash rosin cannabis extracts to determine how different chemical classes affect the aroma of each.” …

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