PTSD and Cannabis Study is Finally Approved
PTSD and Cannabis Study is Finally Approved
Veterans suffering from PTSD finally have something to look forward to; at least as far as medical marijuana is concerned. A year ago, federal government approved the funding for a study that would look into the effects of medical marijuana on veteran patients suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
The work may finally get underway…
How to Treat Anxiety Disorder with Cannabis
How to Treat Anxiety Disorder with Cannabis
Wait, say what? “I thought pot smoking gave you anxiety?” quipped the well-read observer.
Well, it sure can but what exactly is anxiety?
ANXIETY
From WebMD:
There are several types of anxiety disorders including panic disorder, social anxiety disorder, specific phobias, and generalized anxiety disorder.
Anxiety is a normal human…
Study Will Open the Door to Treating PTSD With Medical Marijuana
Study Will Open the Door to Treating PTSD With Medical Marijuana
Images of horror flash through the mind of Matt Stys like a slideshow.
Bloodied bodies of the injured and corpses of dead soldiers, the inability to differentiate between bomb-wielding extremists and civilians.
As an officer running an entry control point in Iraq, Stys has seen it all.
Like Vietnam, the bravery of the…
Understanding Cannabis Terminology: Industrial Hemp and Oils
Understanding Cannabis Terminology: Industrial Hemp and Oils
As a chemist and medical doctor I found the lack of proper nomenclature to be a hindrance in defining how cannabis preparations can help treat medical disorders. For the consumer, it’s very important to know and understand what these terms indicate.
The most compelling reason is that many patients seeking medical applications for…
A Beginners Guide to Cannabis and Cancer
A Beginners Guide to Cannabis and Cancer
The uses of cannabis to treat complications of cancer and cancer-related treatments are very well known. Cannabis has been proven to alleviate nausea, pain, insomnia, depression, and other symptoms associated with the disease itself or chemotherapy/radiation. However, more and more people are beginning to use cannabis extracts to directly treat their…
The Effects of CBD on the Human Body, as explained by a Doctor
One of the most celebrated elements found in cannabis is a chemical called CBD which is short for cannabidiol. It is a non-psychoactive compound that is a powerful anti-inflammatory, anti-spasmodic, and anti-seizure medication. Yet, its list of accolades doesn’t end there.
So far, the endocannabinoid system (meaning endogenous cannabinoid) is the largest receptor system known to exist in the…
No Link Between Marijuana Usage and Depression
No Link Between Marijuana Usage and Depression
Talking about marijuana is tricky. You never know what kind of information will pop up during the conversation. On one hand, marijuana is a heavily under researched drug. On the other hand, the amount of rumors and urban legends that surround marijuana is insane. There are literally thousands of different opinions on marijuana usage and none of…