Various formulations of cannabis “significantly improved anxiety, depression, fatigue, and the ability to participate in social activities in participants with anxiety disorders”, according to a new study. The study, conducted by researchers at the University of Sydney, was published in the Journal of Pharmacy Technology with the title The Effectiveness and Adverse Events of Cannabidiol …
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Study: CBD “Shows Promising Effects in Limiting Adolescent Alcohol Binge Drinking”
According to a new study published in the journal Phytotherapy Research, the marijuana compound cannabidiol (CBD) “shows promising effects in limiting adolescent alcohol binge drinking and rebalancing the bio-behavioural abnormalities.” The study was published online ahead of print by the National Library of Medicine, with the title Cannabidiol tempers alcohol intake and neuroendocrine and behavioural …
Study: 7.4% of Military Members and 20.3% of Former Members Recently Used Marijuana
A new study gives details on how many military service members in the US are using marijuana both while on active duty and following their leave. The study’s abstract notes that there “is little data on cannabis use among military service members, particularly when examining the period after separation from military service.” This new research, …
Study: Marijuana Consumers Use Fewer Opioids Following Neck Fusion Surgery
According to a new study marijuana consumers who undergo a neck fusion surgery use fewer opioids following than surgery than those who don’t use marijuana. For the study, published in the North American Spine Society Journal, researchers with the University of Connecticut School of Medicine examined opiod use following neck fusion surgery in over 2,600 …
Triple-Blind Trial Finds CBD Reduces Seizures in 66% of Patients With Treatment-Resistant Epilepsy
A large majority of patients with treatment-resistant epilepsy saw a reduction in seizures following four-weeks of CBD treatment, according to a new study. Titled The effect of cannabidiol on seizure features and quality of life in drug-resistant frontal lobe epilepsy patients: a triple-blind controlled trial, the study is published in the recent issue of the …
Study: CBD Reduces Seizure Frequency and May Have a “Wide Range of Beneficial Effects”
A new study published by the Journal of Child Neurology has found that “in addition to reduced seizure frequency, CBD may have a wide range of beneficial effects beyond seizure control that warrant further investigation.” The objective of the study was to “increase understanding of the impact of cannabidiol (CBD) on outcomes beyond seizure control …
Study: Marijuana Enhances Runner’s High
According to a new study marijuana use prior to running is associated with greater feelings of enjoyment and tranquility. The study is titled Running High: Cannabis Users’ Subjective Experience of Exercise During Legal Market Cannabis Use Versus No Use in a Naturalistic Setting, and is published in the journal Cannabis and Cannabinoid Research. The study …
Study: In Cancer Patients Sustained Marijuana Use Associated With Improvements in Sleep, Cognitive Function and Pain Levels
According to a new study “Sustained cannabis use was associated with improvements in pain intensity, pain interference, sleep quality, subjective cognitive function, and reaction times” in cancer patients. “Given the myriad of negative sequalae associated with cancer and its treatment, the palliative use of cannabis by cancer patients is increasingly of special interest”, states the …
Study: Topical Cannabinoids Promote Hair Growth in Alopecia Patients
According to newly published research the daily administration of topical cannabinoids, including CBD, THCV, and CBDV, is associated with hair regrowth in patients with androgenetic alopecia (AGA). The study is published in the International Journal of Trichology, with epublication by the US National Library of Medicine. According to the study’s abstract, it was “conducted on subjects …
Study: Cannabis Legalization in WA Led to Fewer Fatal, Serious, and Minor Injury Collisions
According to a new study published in the journal Traffic Injury Prevention, marijuana legalization in Washington State “led to fewer fatal, serious, and minor injury collisions.” The study also found “no statistically significant impact of cannabis sales on serious injury/fatal crashes” following the opening of marijuana retail outlets, although the study did find a correlation …
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