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FDA Approves First Drug Comprised of an Active Ingredient Derived from Marijuana to Treat Rare, Severe Forms of Epilepsy

The FDA has approved Epidiolex, the first drug derived from marijuana, for the treatment of two rare and severe forms of epilepsy: Lennox-Gastaut syndrome and Dravet syndrome. These conditions are characterized by frequent, severe seizures and often resist existing treatments. Epidiolex is an oral solution that contains cannabidiol (CBD), a non-psychoactive compound found in cannabis. […]

Cannabis Use Surpasses Drinking in the US for the First Time

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A recent study has revealed that the number of Americans who use cannabis daily or near-daily has surpassed those who drink alcohol as frequently. According to the National Survey on Drug Use and Health, an estimated 17.7 million people in the US use cannabis daily, compared to 14.7 million who drink daily. The study, published […]

Research establishes antibiotic potential for cannabis molecule

Date:      January 19, 2021 Source: University of Queensland Summary: The main nonpsychoactive component of cannabis has been shown to kill the bacteria responsible for  gonorrhoea, meningitis and legionnaires disease, which could lead to the first new class of antibiotics for resistant bacteria in 60 years. Synthetic cannabidiol, better known as CBD, has been […]

The Healing Properties Of Cannabis

We have compiled the following list as a reference point for those seeking research and information on the numerous healing properties of Cannabis. This miraculous herb alleviates the symptoms of everything from hiccups to Multiple Sclerosis. When making personal decisions about your health, information is golden. It’s your body and we think it is important […]

For the First Time Ever, the Federal Govt is Referring to Marijuana as Medicine

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Recent changes to a website at a federal agency mark the first explicit acknowledgment of cannabis as medicine by the federal government. A profound shift in the federal government’s stance on cannabis was marked by subtle changes made this month to one webpage. The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), part of the National Institutes […]

Trump’s Surprising Shift: Embracing Marijuana Decriminalization

In a surprising turn of events, former President Donald Trump has indicated a potential shift in his long-held stance on marijuana decriminalization. During a recent press conference at Mar-a-Lago, Trump suggested he is open to reconsidering the decriminalization of cannabis, acknowledging the growing trend of marijuana decriminalization across the United States. “As we legalize it, I […]

Depression, Anxiety And Marijuana

Knowledge of the link between weed, depression and other mental health markers has expanded rapidly in recent years. There was a panic over pot in the 1930s. When the movie Reefer Madness came out in 1936, the criminalization of marijuana was already in the works. The film fell into a popular 1930s genre called “exploitation […]

Study Find Marijuana smoking better for lungs than cigarettes

Marijuana smoking, at least at moderate levels, does not harm lungs but actually improves airflow rates and lung capacity. That’s the finding of a recent study published in the January 11, 2012 issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association. Large-scale study compares impact of cigarette and marijuana smoking The research team analyzed a […]

8 Reasons You Should Give up Painkillers in Favor of Medical Cannabis

Tylenol, Advil, and private label painkillers produce billions in revenue every year. But, over-the-counter painkillers are not the root of the decades-long epidemic of painkiller addiction and abuse. We’re talking cocaine, heroin, fentanyl, and pharmaceuticals opioids like Vicodin and OxyContin. These drugs are effective painkillers, but they also kill people. Medical cannabis can trump their […]

50-Year-Old Man Cures Lung Cancer With Cannabis Oil

A combination of cannabis oil and chemotherapy healed this man’s “incurable inoperable” lung cancer. Now, he’s paying it forward by helping others heal their lives, too Not too long ago, a 50-year-old man from Illinois was diagnosed with “incurable inoperable” lung and pericardial heart sac cancer. The doctors told him he had about a year to […]

Cannabis Coconut Oil – Easy Recipe Combats Pain, Nausea, Seizures, and More

Even though scientific research slowly evaluates the medicinal qualities of cannabis, the public is becoming increasingly aware of the miraculous qualities of this plant. Recent research has made the governments in North America decide to loosen restrictions on the medical use of marijuana, so it is now easier to find it. Cannabis undoubtedly treats many […]