CBD from extracts of cannabis or hemp plants could be used to treat epilepsy and other conditions. UC Davis chemists have come up with a way to make a synthetic version of CBD and showed that it is as effective …
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Early life exposure to nicotine alters neurons, predisposes brain to addiction later
A stained micrograph of a mouse purkinje neuron, a type of brain cell that releases the GABA neurotransmitter, and which is affected by nicotine exposure. Credit: Cell Image Library, NCMIR Neonatal exposure to nicotine alters the reward circuity in the …
Read More »Legal marijuana reduces chronic pain, but increases injuries and car accidents
Credit: CC0 Public Domain The legalization of recreational marijuana is associated with an increase in its abuse, injury due to overdoses, and car accidents, but does not significantly change health care use overall, according to a study by researchers at …
Read More »Program takes on alcohol, e-cigarette use by children
Dr. Martha Tingen and her team at the Murphey Middle School. Credit: Phil Jones, Senior Photographer, Augusta University The bottom line is to help children grow up safer and healthier and to increase parents’ ability to help them do that, …
Read More »Denver first US city to decriminalize ‘magic mushrooms’
Proponents point to studies that say psilocybin is not considered addictive and could be used against depression or opioid addiction Denver on Wednesday became the first US city to decriminalize psychedelic mushrooms, as voters approved a ballot initiative by a …
Read More »Denver voters to decide legalizing ‘magic mushrooms’
Voters decide this week whether Denver will become the first U.S. city to decriminalize the use of psilocybin, the psychedelic substance in “magic mushrooms.” A citizen-led initiative appearing on ballots Tuesday follows a path that led to marijuana’s legalization in …
Read More »Mexican lawmaker proposes warm beers to cool desire for a drink
Credit: CC0 Public Domain Time to crack open a cold one? Not so fast—a local Mexican lawmaker proposed a measure Thursday limiting the sale of cold beer to curb alcohol consumption, unbottling a wave of mainly mocking reactions online. “If …
Read More »Smart assistants could help combat opioid crisis
Credit: CC0 Public Domain For patients suffering with chronic pain, relief could soon be found as close as their nearest smart assistant. Researchers at Penn State are developing a way to deliver on-demand, guided mindfulness practices via Amazon Alexa to …
Read More »HB 136 Promises to Give Kentucky a Leadership Role in Medical Cannabis
Michael Raus of Kentucky Bluegrass Cannabis talks legalizing medical marijuana Michael Raus — long time Kentucky resident and founder of Kentucky Bluegrass Cannabis — is advocating for his state and fellow citizens to come together and legalize medical cannabis. Former …
Read More »Cannabis Nurses Network Conference to Address Cannabis Use for Opioid Addiction
Breaking the cycle of opioid dependency using cannabis will be addressed during the upcoming Cannabis Nurses Network Conference (CNNC) at an educational session and panel on opioid crisis. The panel will include professional athlete, Boo Williams, noted cannabis author Uwe …
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