Author: Frank Schuler

Study Finds Medical Cannabis Reform In Canada Associated With Reduced Alcohol Sales

Written by Frank Schuler on December 21, 2022. Posted in Policy.

A study in 2015 found that cannabis is 114 times safer than alcohol. That, of course, highlights some of the irony behind cannabis still being illegal in many parts of the world, even for medical use,...

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Australian Researchers Find Lacking Evidence To Support Cannabis ‘Hangover’ Claims

Written by Frank Schuler on December 19, 2022. Posted in Science.

When cannabis opponents speak out against cannabis they incorporate a variety of talking points, with some being more ridiculous than others. It seems as if some opponents will do or say just about...

Head Of Frankfurt Drug Department Calls For German Legalization

Written by Frank Schuler on December 17, 2022. Posted in Policy.

All eyes remain on Germany where the adult-use legalization effort continues. For those that may not be up to speed, back in October the framework for a long-awaited legalization measure was presented...

Cannabis Stigma On Full Display In The Dominican Republic

Written by Frank Schuler on December 12, 2022. Posted in Policy.

Cannabis reform is spreading throughout the Western Hemisphere. After all, the Western Hemisphere is home to both Uruguay and Canada, which represent two-thirds of all countries where cannabis is legal...

CBD Extract Autism Trial Results In Australia Are Encouraging

Written by Frank Schuler on December 11, 2022. Posted in Science.

One of the most promising areas of cannabis research in recent years involves cannabidiol (CBD) and autism. A number of peer-reviewed studies have found that CBD can be an effective treatment for people...

Israeli Cannabis Study Finds Improvements In Patients With Treatment-Resistant Fibromyalgia

Written by Frank Schuler on December 5, 2022. Posted in Science.

Fibromyalgia is a condition involving widespread musculoskeletal pain. The condition is accompanied by feelings of fatigue, lack of sleep, memory issues, and mood swings. It is estimated that as many...

Cannabis Benefits Headache Patients According To New Canadian Study

Written by Frank Schuler on December 3, 2022. Posted in Science.

Headaches are one of the most common health conditions that people suffer from around the globe, with the severity and frequency of headaches varying from person to person. For some people, headaches...

Cannabis Associated With Improved Quality Of Life For Tourette Syndrome Patients

Written by Frank Schuler on December 3, 2022. Posted in Science.

It is estimated that roughly 0.5-1% of the world’s population has been diagnosed with some level of Tourette Syndrome, although the actual rate of people suffering from the condition could be greater...

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Who Is Conducting The Legislative Review Of Canada’s Cannabis Act?

Written by Frank Schuler on November 28, 2022. Posted in Policy.

Canada is one of only three countries on earth where cannabis is legal nationwide for adult use. The only other two countries are Uruguay and Malta. Uruguay initially passed its legalization measure...