Is Marijuana a Gateway Drug?
Some correlation exists between marijuana use and later, harder drug use. The National Institute on Drug Abuse references studies where marijuana smokers first were more likely to develop habitual addiction—but…
WHO: Cannabis Not A Threat to the Public
After months of deliberation, the World Health Organization finally declares that medical marijuana has no public health risks and should not be withheld from patients. In a report published recently,…
Concerns Arise Over Youth’s Perception On Cannabis
As the state of California prepares for the legal sale of recreational pot next year, concerns arise over the impact of the drug to the youth. Once sales begin in…
Pot Legalization Tied to Increasing Cases of Scromiting
Doctors in California are seeing a growing trend in the number of cases of a mysterious illness related to heavy marijuana use. The illness known informally as scromiting is a…
Massachusetts Medical Society Aims to Educate More Doctors About Cannabis
Here’s a fact: evidence of the potential medical benefits of marijuana remain mostly anecdotal than scientific. And in Massachusetts, doctors recognize this. But how do they persuade the people to…
UNM Study Suggests Cannabis Can Reduce Opioid Use
A new study conducted by researchers from the University of New Mexico suggests that marijuana has the potential to reduce opioid use among patients experiencing chronic pain. This adds to…
New Yorkers Can Now Get Cannabis Treatment for PTSD
As tribute to the nation's modern day heroes, New York state governor Andrew Cuomo signed a bill last Saturday allowing vets and citizens of the state to obtain cannabis to…
Study Offers New Approach to Combat Opioid Crisis
Many advocacy groups have been pushing for the use of cannabis to combat the country’s massive opioid crisis but a solid foundation on its efficiency is hard to come by.…
Medical Marijuana is Now Legal in Poland
In a historic legislative move, Poland finally legalized medical marijuana on Wednesday. Four hundred and forty politicians in the country’s Lower House of Parliament voted in favor of legalization. Per…
Thousands Sign Up for Michigan’s Medical Marijuana Classes
Over 2,000 people have already registered for classes on medical marijuana licenses in the state of Michigan. Due to the overwhelming number of registries, the state has added another class…
New Study Sheds Insight on Lack of Proper Study on Pediatric Marijuana
A recent review on existing cannabis studies only suggest two pediatric uses for medical marijuana: relieving chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting and and reducing seizures. A systemic review of published researches…
Peru to Legalize Medical Marijuana
Peru just became the sixth country in Latin America to legalize the use of marijuana. With an overwhelming vote of 68-5, Peru’s Congress nodded to a bill that legalizes medical…