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New Study Finds Driving High Not As Dangerous As Driving Drunk
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) released the results of the 2013-2014 National Roadside Survey of Alcohol and Drug Use by Drivers, a report which analyzes the risk of crash associated with driving under the influence of alcohol, marijuana and other drugs. The 2013-2014 survey reported that drivers under
Alex’s Story: How Desperate Parents Used Medical Marijuana To Combat Autistic Rage
When we think of medical marijuana treatments, the most common usage that probably comes to mind is its use for treating those going through chemotherapy. Most of us probably don’t realize that it shows incredible results in treating children who suffer from Autistic rage, too. Such is the case of
Here’s Why We Should Rethink Rescheduling Marijuana
Should the federal government be scheduling marijuana under the Controlled Substances Act? Jon Gettman makes a strong argument for regulation instead of rescheduling. HT Editor’s Note: These remarks are a summary of a presentation by the author, Jon Gettman, to the Ninth National Clinical Conference on Cannabis Therapuetics. After observing the final
Marijuana Relieves Chronic Pain, Research Shows
Three Puffs a Day Helped People With Nerve Pain, Study Finds Three puffs a day of cannabis, better known as marijuana, helps people with chronic nerve pain due to injury or surgery feel less pain and sleep better, a Canadian team has found. ”It’s been known anecdotally,” says researcher Mark
A New Study Shows that Anti-Cannabis Claims are Wrong. Again.
A recent study that was published in the Psychiatric Research Journal is shaking up claims made by drug prohibitionists’ that cannabis usage is responsible for psychotic episodes in teenagers. As it turns out, that simply isn’t the case. Sorry, anti-cannabis crowd, science wins again. As it turns out, the research
Cannabis Linked to Prevention of Diabetes
by: Jeremy Laurance of The Independent Smoking cannabis may prevent the development of diabetes, one of the most rapidly rising chronic disorders in the world. If the link is proved, it could lead to the development of treatments based on the active ingredient of cannabis, tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), without its intoxicating effects. Researchers
Most people worry about increased heart rates, which are frequently associated with cannabis use, especially the sativa and sativa dominant strains. If you are using Indica strains, try not to…
Hi Pam - One cannot help but be moved by your words. I set up this website to educate people about the benefits of medical cannabis, and your story certainly…
Dear Doctor/s, I've suffered from Fibromyalgia for over the past 40 years (I'm now 71). Like many of the stories I've read, I've had every test you can imagine and…
I completely agree, Lana. Studies show that vaping is much more effective and healthier than smoking, and makes one a much better neighbor. Those who insist on smoking their medicine…
My objection is that as a tenant, I do not have protection against smoking other people's pot. I do not care if other people smoke it, and definitely do not…