If you’ve never consumed marijuana before but you have been around people who do, then you must have heard of code 420. Even people who are the farthest from the cannabis community recognize the 420 code to be its identity. As a first-time marijuana consumer, it is important that you [...]
Muscle spasms are one of the most common reasons for prescription of medical marijuana. Previous studies showed a positive correlation of marijuana treatment for relieving the spasms, often showing significant improvement in human and animal trials. Research into the treatment of spasticity through marijuana was abandoned however, mostly because of [...]
Cannabis is most commonly associated with the chemical compounds found in the plant. Specifically, the cannabinnoids THC and CBD that attach to the endocannabinoid receptors in animals are the reasons this plant is famous for. This takes away from some of the other, less known features of cannabis. Apart from [...]
It’s a well-known fact that America is embroiled in an opioid epidemic. Like many other countries around the world, the country is fighting hard to take control of the situation. Studies indicate that over 2 million American adults have become addicted to strong prescription medicines and illegal drugs, such [...]
The European Journal of Pain recently published a study on the effects of Marijuana on motor and non-motor symptoms of Parkinson’s disease. The study, which was conducted by the Rabin Medical Center and Tel Aviv University, found motor control and pain symptoms improved in the 30 minutes following exposure to cannabis. Earlier, the [...]
Patients who have used medical marijuana for treatment of any disorder or medical condition would know that the drug stimulates hunger and increases metabolism. Consumption of medical marijuana is particularly useful for disorders which result in loss of hunger. While medical marijuana is not legalized for treatment of medical conditions [...]
