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California has been at the forefront of the movement to legalize cannabis for both medicinal and recreational use. As the first state to pass a medical cannabis license in 1996, California has paved the way for other states to follow suit. Today, 33 states have a medicinal cannabis license program for qualifying conditions. California’s open policy allows all residents 21 …
Delta-8-THC is a lesser-known cannabinoid found in the cannabis plant, distinct from the well-known cannabinoids tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and cannabidiol (CBD). While THC is known for its psychoactive effects and CBD has become popular in wellness and beauty products, Delta-8-THC is gaining attention due to a legal loophole that allows its processing and sale by various vendors in the US. Delta-8-THC …
Tuberculosis (TB) is a serious and potentially fatal lung infection that has been a major public health concern for centuries. Although cases of TB began to decrease in 1993, drug-resistant strains have made the virus hard to fight. Many sufferers need to take a considerable amount of medication for an extended period to fight disease and control antibiotic resistance development. …
Cannabis, a popular drug used by humans for thousands of years, has become legal to prescribe or take in many countries due to its effects such as feelings of joy and relaxation. However, recent studies published in The Journal of Psychopharmacology, Neuropsychopharmacology, and the International Journal of Neuropsychopharmacology show that the drug can influence various cognitive and psychological processes. Tetrahydrocannabinol …
Following the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) calling on Congress to regulate CBD, U.S. Reps. Morgan Griffith, R-Va., and Angie Craig, D-Minn., have reintroduced two bipartisan measures in the House that would require the FDA to regulate CBD using existing regulatory frameworks. The first measure, The Hemp and Hemp-Derived CBD Consumer Protection and Market Stabilization Act of 2023, which …
Neuroblastoma is a rare form of cancer that predominantly affects children, with about 90% of cases diagnosed in children under the age of five. It is often inherited and caused by a mutation in nerve cells called neuroblasts. Symptoms include a painful mass on the neck, stomach pain, decreased appetite, weight loss, and weak legs. Surgery and chemotherapy are common …
The cannabis plant has been on the planet for more than 28 million years, yet we are still discovering the wellness benefits it may have. Unfortunately, much of the misinformation regarding this plant was politically motivated and racially discriminatory. In the early 1920s, Mexican laborers introduced the use of cannabis flower as a recreational drug. Less than thirteen years later, …
Raphael Mechoulam was a scientist and researcher who dedicated his life to uncovering the therapeutic properties of cannabis. He was born in Bulgaria in 1930 and moved to Israel as a child. Mechoulam studied chemistry at Hebrew University in Jerusalem before moving on to London’s School of Pharmacy and then returning home again to work as a professor at Hebrew …
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a mental disorder that is characterized by intrusive obsessive thoughts and repetitive behaviors, which can significantly impair ordinary function. While there are treatments available, such as psychological therapy and antidepressant medication, they can take several months to become effective and often come with side effects. As a result, researchers are exploring alternative treatments for OCD, including …
The state of Minnesota has made progress in the legalization of cannabis. While medical cannabis has been legal in the state since 2014, it is still considered one of the most restrictive programs in the nation. However, recent developments have expanded patient access to smokable cannabis and edible products like gummies and chews. In Minnesota, patients with qualifying conditions can …