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60% In New Zealand Survey Indicated Cannabis Decreased Their Alcohol Use

Written by Frank Schuler on November 15, 2024. Posted in Science.

A recent survey of more than 23,000 New Zealanders found that 60% of respondents reported that they consumed less alcohol after beginning cannabis use. The survey also found that of people who report...

UK Study Finds Cannabis Provides Sustained Improvements In PTSD Patients

Written by Frank Schuler on November 11, 2024. Posted in Science.

Global researchers estimate that nearly 4% of the planet’s total population suffers from some form of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). It is one of the most common mental health conditions...

Brazil Approves Medical Cannabis For Animals

Written by Frank Schuler on November 6, 2024. Posted in Policy, Science.

Brazil’s National Health Surveillance Agency recently decided to amend Ordinance SVS/MS 344/1998 to allow the regulation of medical cannabis products for animals by the Ministry of Agriculture...

Medical Cannabis Patients Report Reduced Pain, Improved Mental Health

Written by Frank Schuler on November 2, 2024. Posted in Science.

Humans have a very long history of harnessing the wellness benefits of the cannabis plant. It wasn’t until the 20th century that the cannabis plant became villainized due to harmful political...

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Study Finds 80% Of Unregulated Cannabis In Germany Is Contaminated

Written by Johnny Green on October 30, 2024. Posted in Policy, Science.

Starting on April 1st, 2024, adults in Germany can legally cultivate, possess, and consume cannabis for recreational purposes. Germany’s legalization model also includes cultivation associations,...

Study Finds Cannabis Provides Sustained Benefits For Fibromyalgia Patients

Written by Frank Schuler on October 27, 2024. Posted in Science.

Fibromyalgia is a serious health condition involving widespread musculoskeletal pain accompanied by fatigue, sleep, memory, and mood issues. Ongoing research has determined that fibromyalgia amplifies...

Study Finds That Cannabis Edibles Reduce Chronic Lower Back Pain

Written by Frank Schuler on October 19, 2024. Posted in Science.

Anyone who has experienced lower back pain knows that it is far from a fun thing to have to endure. Lower back pain can be caused by a number of different factors, from living a sedentary lifestyle...

Topical Cannabis Cream Mitigates Pruritus In Thai Clinical Trial

Written by Frank Schuler on October 13, 2024. Posted in Science.

Pruritus is a medical term for ‘itching.’ While pruritus can develop for a multitude of reasons, it is fairly common among patients with chronic kidney disease. According to a June 2024...

CBD Dosing Mitigates Spondyloarthritis Pain In Brazilian Case Report

Written by Frank Schuler on October 13, 2024. Posted in Science.

Spondyloarthritis, sometimes referred to as spondyloarthropathy, is an inflammatory arthritis condition that affects the patient’s spine. The main symptom of spondyloarthritis in most suffering...