Hospital staff in Kansas called the police on a man dying of cancer who was using cannabis products to cope with his symptoms, in an incident that has since sparked outrage and renewed calls to rethink the state’s strict cannabis laws. https://www.theguardian.com/society/2022/dec/28/police-cannabis-citation-dying-cancer-patient-kansas
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Ask a Doctor: Is marijuana as bad for me as alcohol?
We have decades of research on the health effects of drinking. But research on cannabis is still evolving and the public health consequences of its commercialized use — in new products and doses — will take years to understand. From a medical standpoint, there is no level of alcohol use that is completely safe, as …
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Study: 1 in 4 adults with chronic pain turning to cannabis
More than a quarter of U.S. adults suffering from chronic pain have turned to using cannabis to manage their discomfort, according to a new study published in JAMA Open Network. https://thehill.com/policy/healthcare/3802887-study-1-in-4-adults-with-chronic-pain-turning-to-cannabis/
What Happens If You Smoke Weed Every Day for 20 or 30 Years? – The Age When You Started Changes Everything
In several places, the recreational use of marijuana by individuals 21 and older has been legalized as public opinions about the drug have softened. But it’s important to remember the health effects of frequent use. There are some long-term negative and positive effects that medical professionals and therapy experts have noted. According to Aaron Weiner, a cognitive behavioral …
Sisters of the Valley: The ‘weed nuns’ trying to heal the world through cannabis
Out near California’s Yosemite National Park, a group of nuns is growing, harvesting and producing their own line of cannabis products. Known as the Sisters of the Valley, the women are not associated with any traditional religion. Rather, they see themselves as feminist healers. But through their cannabis ventures, the collective is known to go by another name: …
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A dying US cancer patient used cannabis to ease pain. His hospital called the police
Hospital staff in Kansas called the police on a man dying of cancer who was using cannabis products to cope with his symptoms, in an incident that has since sparked outrage and renewed calls to rethink the state’s strict cannabis laws. https://www.theguardian.com/society/2022/dec/28/police-cannabis-citation-dying-cancer-patient-kansas
Best strains and terpenes for sleep
Sleep is foundational to good health, impacting our energy levels, cognition, and hormone regulation. Yet despite the obvious benefits, nearly one in three people don’t get enough sleep. Hitting the hay is often listed as a reason why people consume cannabis, but does the science support this? Research around cannabis is still a young field, and …
Pain relief from marijuana comes from a belief it helps, study finds
Some people suffering pain from cancer and other chronic diseases turn to marijuana to ease their suffering, but much of that relief may come from simply believing weed will help, a new study found. In research, the tendency to have positive expectations that a dummy pill, procedure or treatment will help is called the placebo …
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Seniors Report Using Cannabis Products to Mitigate Symptoms of Older Age
A recent study published by the Journal of the American Geriatric Society (AGS) finds that seniors are turning to cannabis to mitigate symptoms of aging. The study, titled Cannabis: An Emerging Treatment for Common Symptoms in Older Adults, surveyed 568 seniors aged 65 years and older, with 73% being older than 75. https://theemeraldmagazine.com/seniors-report-using-cannabis-products-to-mitigate-symptoms-of-older-age/?utm_source=sendinblue&utm_campaign=November%2030%202022&utm_medium=email
Spoil Yourself With These Seven Strains for Self-Care
Each strain of cannabis has the potential to help certain issues such as chronic pain, depression, or anxiety. Additionally, while some can be energizing, others are relaxing. Cannabis’ ability to treat a wide range of symptoms is in part due to each strain’s distinct set of compounds. A particular strain’s natural assortment of compounds, including cannabinoids, terpenes and …
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