Sick Children and Cannabis: A Hospital Offers a Lifeline to Parents
A new report in the journal Pediatrics gets the conversation going on a much under-reported area: sick children being administered cannabis.The report describes the approach of one hospital—the Children’s Hospital, Colorado—to the issue. At this facility, medics don’t themselves prescribe medical marijuana to patients, but kids inevitably come along who are already taking it. (Where the law […]
Virginia lawmaker looks to legalize marijuana in special session
On July 1, a law decriminalizing the possession of a small amount of marijuana took effect in Virginia. Now, a state lawmaker said she plans to introduce a bill, which, if passed, would go a step further.“If we can decriminalize, we can legalize,” said Del. Jennifer Carroll Foy, a Democrat representing parts of Prince William […]
Canadian study finds that enzymes in cannabis could treat COVID-19
The study was conducted in April by researchers at the University of LethbridgeResearchers at the University of Lethbridge recently released results from a study that shows the benefits of CBD as an aid in blocking the cells that enter the body from the novel coronavirus. Read more »
Everything to Know About Cannabis and Coronavirus
It’s been challenging to get a clear picture of the risks associated with smoking amid the coronavirus pandemic. The FDA, which previously warned that vapers and smokers with underlying health conditions might be at higher risk for COVID-19 complications, recently modified that stance, conceding it’s unknown whether smoking and vaping increase the risk of getting the […]