Cannabis TextbookOct 2, 20201 minListen to Drs. Ahmad and Hill on Edge of Cannabis MedicineDrs. Samoon Ahmad and Kevin Hill recently sat down with Matthew Myro on his podcast Edge of Cannabis Medicine. Listen now.
Cannabis TextbookOct 1, 20202 minCannabis and Menopause: Study Finds Use Common for Symptom ManagementIn a recent study of 231 midlife, female veterans, 28% reported using cannabis to treat symptoms associated with menopause.
Cannabis TextbookSep 28, 20202 minTask Force Releases Guidelines on Treating Pain with CannabisAn international task force released guidelines and protocols on using cannabis to treat pain.
Cannabis TextbookSep 24, 20201 minDrs. Ahmad and Hill Talk Cannabis With Doc RobDrs. Samoon Ahmad and Kevin Hill recently sat down with Doc Rob, host of the podcast Concierge for Better Living, to discuss their new book.
Cannabis TextbookSep 23, 20202 minParkinson's Patients and Cannabis Use24.5 percent of Parkinson's patients in a January 2020 survey claimed that they have used cannabis within the past 6 months.
Cannabis TextbookSep 14, 20202 min5 States Will Have Cannabis Initiatives on the Ballot This NovemberThis November, Arizona, Mississippi, Montana, New Jersey, and South Dakota will vote on cannabis programs.
Cannabis TextbookSep 10, 20202 minCalifornia Investigation Finds Contaminants in Rolling Papers90 percent of California rolling papers may have heavy metal contaminants and 16 percent may be contaminated by pesticides.
Cannabis TextbookSep 9, 20202 minCBD's Anti-Inflammatory Effects and ArthritisNew research suggests CBD may have unique anti-arthritic effects.
Cannabis TextbookSep 2, 20201 minCannabis and COVID-19THC may reduce the severity of ARDS, a common complication association with COVID-19.
Cannabis TextbookAug 18, 20201 minOnly 1 in 5 Doctors Are a Good Source of Information About Cannabis, According to SurveyThe survey, published in the Journal of Primary Care & Community Health, reports only 18% of patients think PC physicians are up to speed.
Cannabis TextbookAug 17, 20202 minSouth Dakota Moves to Establish Industrial Hemp ProgramSouth Dakota has submitted its industrial hemp plan to the USDA. Once approved, this will allow for more clarity on the legal status of CBD.
Cannabis TextbookAug 11, 20202 minCanadian Study Links Prenatal Cannabis Use and AutismA new cohort study published in Nature Medicine has found a correlation between prenatal cannabis use and autism spectrum disorder (ASD).
Cannabis TextbookAug 7, 20202 minCBD User Sues Disney for Wrongful Arrest at Magic KingdomHester Burkhalter, a great-grandmother from North Carolina who uses CBD to treat osteoarthritic pain, was arrested for marijuana possession.
Cannabis TextbookAug 1, 20201 minFDA Approves New Indication for EpidiolexEpidiolex has been approved to treat seizures associated with tuberous sclerosis complex.
Cannabis TextbookJul 31, 20201 minCBD and Cannabis Use DisorderA new study finds that CBD may be an effective tool at curbing usage among those with cannabis use disorder.
Cannabis TextbookJul 28, 20201 minNavy Expands CBD Ban for Sailors and Marines to Include All Hemp ProductsA July 24 memo bans sailors and marines from using any products containing CBD or hemp, even shampoos and soaps.
Cannabis TextbookJul 17, 20201 minCocaine Use Disorder and CBDA meta-study found cannabidiol (CBD) to be effective at treating cocaine use disorder in animal models.
Cannabis TextbookJul 9, 20201 minAstrocytes May Be Key to Understanding How THC Impacts Social BehaviorStudy finds THC's interaction with CB1 receptors located on astrocyte mitochondria may impact social behavior.
Cannabis TextbookJun 28, 20201 minFederal Commission Encourages Marijuana And Psychedelics Research For Military VeteransThe report notes that cannabis and psychedelics have been successfully used to treat conditions that affect veterans.
Cannabis TextbookJun 22, 20201 minResearchers Use Yeast to Synthesize CannabinoidsThe team used yeast and cannabis pathway enzymes to produce cannabinoids like CBG, CBD, and THC.