Matthew Hill, of the University of Calgary’s Hotchkiss Brain Institute has published a Perspective piece in the journal Nature voicing his concerns about other academics and journalists who suggest that cannabis use causes schizophrenia. He points out that there is little evidence of such a connection and suggests that there is actually evidence that cannabis […]
Say Hello to Medical Marijuana’s Biggest Threat
Although the jury is still out on the benefit and safety profile of medical marijuana, the American public, according to national polls, has practically anointed it a wonder drug. Read more »
Effects of Medical Marijuana Bills Would Vary Across Industry
A package of California bills that would establish statewide medical marijuana regulations would help some industry stakeholders, while negatively affecting others, the East Bay Express reports (Downs,East Bay Express, 9/23). Read more »
Cannabis and Arthritis: THC and CBD to the Rescue
In the United States, about one in ten people live with some form of arthritis. Its damage to these 30 million sufferers makes this disease the number one cause of disability. Those who think the treatment of arthritis, especially the rheumatoid variety, with cannabis is new age medicine should think again. As far back as 2,000 B.C., four thousand […]