A growing list of states are legalizing recreational marijuana and one of the most common uses for cannabis as a therapeutic medicine is as a sleep aid. Cannabis is widely used to help combat anxiety and promote deeper sleep without the use of prescription drugs. If you … [Read more...] about These are the best cannabis strains for improved sleep
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Experimental study finds CBD alone doesn’t impair driving ability
The two most prominent chemicals in cannabis are cannabidiol (CBD) and tetrahydrocannabinol (THC). THC is primarily associated with the plant’s psychoactive euphoric effects, while CBD is non-psychoactive and has been found to treat various medical conditions from epilepsy to … [Read more...] about Experimental study finds CBD alone doesn’t impair driving ability
Clinical study finds CBD can help treat cannabis addiction
Although cannabis is not necessarily thought of as an addictive substance, some people still develop problematic consumption habits and struggle when trying to kick the habit. Looking for a way to reduce problematic cannabis consumption, researchers conducted the world’s first … [Read more...] about Clinical study finds CBD can help treat cannabis addiction
This study finds microdosing THC can reduce chronic pain
While CBD is the ingredient in cannabis that gets praise for its healing capabilities, a new study shows THC can also be effective in treating pain. The study, which was published in the European Journal of Pain, is the first clinical trial that investigated the efficacy of … [Read more...] about This study finds microdosing THC can reduce chronic pain
Study: THC to prevent development of Alzheimer’s disease
Scientists tested the effects of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), one of the active compounds in marijuana, and discovered that it can promote the removal of a protein responsible for the progression of Alzheimer’s. The finding supports the results of previous studies that found … [Read more...] about Study: THC to prevent development of Alzheimer’s disease