Study: Regular Cannabis Use Associated With Reduced Risk Factors For Type 2 Diabetes

 Posted by at 7:05 AM on May 16, 2013  Marijuana Science, Medical Marijuana Policy  7 Responses »
May 162013
 
Study: Regular Cannabis Use Associated With Reduced Risk Factors For Type 2 Diabetes

By Paul Armentano, NORML Deputy Director Subjects who regularly consume cannabis possess favorable indices related to diabetic control as compared to occasional consumers or non-users, according to trial data published today online in the American Journal of Medicine. Here is a summary of the study from the website diabetes.co.uk: Cannabis may prevent development of type 2 diabetes A new study has revealed that smoking cannabis may help protect against type 2 diabetes after researchers in the US found that regular users of the drug have better blood sugar control. Murray Mittleman, of the Cardiovascular Epidemiology [Continue Reading]

Study: Cannabinoids May Be Best Medication For Those With PTSD

 Posted by at 7:14 AM on May 15, 2013  Marijuana Science, Medical Marijuana Policy  4 Responses »
May 152013
 
Study: Cannabinoids May Be Best Medication For Those With PTSD

A new study by researchers at the New York University School of Medicine, and funded by theNational Institute of Health, has found a connection between the number of cannabinoid receptors in the brain and the effects of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), paving the way towards an effective medication, according to an New York University press release. The study, which was published online in Molecular Psychiatry and will be presented at the Society of Biological Psychiatry’s annual meeting, is the first to use brain imaging to show that PTSD sufferers have lower concentrations of anandamide than the average person – [Continue Reading]

Study: Inhaled Cannabis Reduces Crohn’s Symptoms

 Posted by at 7:20 AM on May 14, 2013  Marijuana Science, Medical Marijuana Policy  No Responses »
May 142013
 
Study: Inhaled Cannabis Reduces Crohn's Symptoms

By Paul Armentano, NORML Deputy Director Inhaling cannabis reduces symptoms of Crohn’s disease compared to placebo in patients non-responsive to traditional therapies, according to clinical trial data published online ahead of print in the journal Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology. Researchers at the Meir Medical Center, Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology in Israel assessed the safety and efficacy of inhaled cannabis versus placebo in 21 subjects with Crohn’s disease who were nonresponsive to conventional treatments. Eleven participants smoked standardized cannabis cigarettes containing 23 percent THC and 0.5 percent CBD (cannabidiol) twice daily over a period of [Continue Reading]

Next Thing You Know, We’ll Be Shooting Up Marijuana!

 Posted by at 6:54 AM on May 13, 2013  Marijuana Science, Opinion  4 Responses »
May 132013
 
Next Thing You Know, We'll Be Shooting Up Marijuana!

When you battle drug prohibitionists long enough you’re bound to read some crazy things. The latest comes from a boardmember of Project SAM (Smart Approaches to Marijuana – Kevin Sabet’s anti-pot propaganda organ) named Dr. Christian Thurstone. In his latest blog screed entitled “Higher and Higher”, he laments that the teenagers sentenced to his business, the largest rehab facility in Colorado, are testing with higher and higher levels of marijuana metabolites in their pee. He worries about the new, super-potent marijuana and concentrates, and then, seriously, writes this: It is [Continue Reading]

New Research Finds Habitual Marijuana Consumption Not Linked To Lung Cancer

 Posted by at 6:46 AM on May 9, 2013  Marijuana Science, Medical Marijuana Policy  3 Responses »
May 092013
 
New Research Finds Habitual Marijuana Consumption Not Linked To Lung Cancer

A new study reported on this week at the annual meeting for the American Association of Cancer Research has found that habitual marijuana consumers have no more increased risk of lung cancer than casual consumers, or those who don’t consume at all. This was found to be true regardless of how many times a day a person consumes cannabis, and regardless of how long they’ve been a consumer. The study included data from six case-control studies conducted in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and New Zealand. It included a subject pool of 2,159 [Continue Reading]

Cannabis Oil Cures Terminal Illness

 Posted by at 7:22 AM on May 8, 2013  Marijuana Science, Medical Marijuana Policy  5 Responses »
May 082013
 
Cannabis Oil Cures Terminal Illness

In the cold and sometimes inhospitable environment of Nova Scotia, those suffering from life-threatening terminal illnesses such as cancer were suddenly finding relief. They can thank Rick Simpson and his miracle marijuana oil. Located in one of Canada’s smallest provinces, everybody knew Rick Simpson in the town of McCann. Some knew Rick because he has shared his secret to life with them, others because they believe him to be a crackpot; little more than a geriatric pot peddler. Stating the most basic of facts, Rick points out ”you can’t deny your own eyes, [Continue Reading]

Study: Alcohol, Not Marijuana, Damages Brain White Tissue

 Posted by at 7:20 AM on April 12, 2013  Marijuana Science, Medical Marijuana Policy  11 Responses »
Apr 122013
 
Study: Alcohol, Not Marijuana, Damages Brain White Tissue

The April issue of the scientific journal Alcoholism: Clinical and Experimental Results is scheduled to contain a report analyzing brain scans of teenage alcohol and marijuana users. The results indicate alcohol is highly destructive to the brain’s white matter- but the scans show no negative consequence from cannabis use. The scans were performed at the beginning of the study and again at the end, 18 months later. Extensive toxicology reports were performed every six months on the study’s 92 adolescent participants. The study evaluated the brain scans only, not intelligence or behavior. Dr. Tappert, lead researcher on [Continue Reading]

Study: Low Doses Of THC Provide Cardioprotection

 Posted by at 7:17 AM on April 5, 2013  Marijuana Science, Medical Marijuana Policy  No Responses »
Apr 052013
 
Study: Low Doses Of THC Provide Cardioprotection

Tel Aviv, Israel: Low doses of THC are cardioprotective in mice, according to preclinical data to be published online in the journal Biochemical Pharmacology. Israeli scientists assessed in impact of a single ‘ultra-low’ injection of THC in mice prior to ischemia (the restriction of blood supply to tissues). Investigators reported that THC “is a safe and effective treatment that reduces myocardial ischemic (heart attack) damage.” They concluded: “[O]ur study provides novel evidence for the beneficial use of extremely low doses of THC, doses that do not elicit any psychoactive side effects, in order to [Continue Reading]

How Does Cannabis Affect Diabetes And Metabolism?

 Posted by at 7:23 AM on April 4, 2013  Marijuana Science, Marijuana Video  No Responses »
Apr 042013
 
How Does Cannabis Affect Diabetes And Metabolism?

Do you have diabetes? If so, do you use cannabis? How does it affect you? Do you find that consuming marijuana in certain forms reacts different with your diabetes? Do you create medibles that are sugar free? How does cannabis react with your metabolism? These are all questions that are covered in Radical Russ Belville’s latest installment in his ongoing Q and A series with Dr. Mitch.

Cannabis Smoking Associated With ‘Significantly Better’ Health Outcomes Than Tobacco Smoking

 Posted by at 6:55 AM on March 29, 2013  Ending Marijuana Prohibition, Marijuana Science  6 Responses »
Mar 292013
 
Cannabis Smoking Associated With 'Significantly Better' Health Outcomes Than Tobacco Smoking

Randwick, Australia: Adults who inhale cannabis report significantly better health outcomes than do those who smoke tobacco or a combination of both substances, according to exploratory survey data to be published in the journalAddictive Behaviors. Investigators at the University of New South Wales assessed the relationship between cannabis, tobacco, and combined cannabis-tobacco use and various health outcomes in 350 subjects age 40 and older. Authors reported that the cannabis-only subjects reported “significantly better” general health and fewer smoking-related health concerns compared to the tobacco-only group. Specifically, both tobacco-smoking groups experienced significantly more mucous/sputum [Continue Reading]

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