Cannabis medicine is it possible
Cannabis contains over 80 different compounds called cannabinoids, which have various effects on the human body and brain. The most well-known cannabinoids are tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), which is responsible for the psychoactive effects of cannabis, and cannabidiol (CBD), which has anti-inflammatory, anti-epileptic, and neuroprotective properties.
Lorna Rothery spoke to Rainer Krüger from the recently formed European Cannabis Association about how the organisation is supporting the development of a stable medical cannabis value chain in Europe.
From beauty and skincare to supplements, beverages and food, CBD has been having a moment for a while now. And with it, the rise of many other hemp-derived cannabinoids, such as CBG and CBN. But there have been others thrown in the mix with an edgier flare, hemp cannabinoids that blur the lines between supportive and recreational. We are talking about alternative cannabinoids, of course!
Under the new eligibility criteria, practitioners will be allowed to issue medical marijuana certifications to any patient they believe may benefit from the medicinal use of cannabis. Previously, the use of medical cannabis was restricted to patients with one or more qualifying medical conditions.
Washington state offers ‘joints for jabs’ to boost vaccination rates. State is offering free marijuana joints to adults that receive a Covid vaccine in program that will run until 12 July.
There’s a new cannabinoid in town. Delta-8 THC is making headlines as the latest canna craze to hit the market. This minor cannabinoid has been dubbed “weed lite” for its similar effects to Delta-9 THC, the cannabinoid known to produce the feeling of being high. Where does this intoxicating cannabinoid come from, what does it do, and where can you find it? Read our Delta-8-THC guide below to find out.
Swiss Doctors to Prescribe Cannabis Without “Exceptional Authorization”. The Swiss government has proposed lifting the special requirement for medical cannabis prescription on the eve of a recreational trial.
Frankfurt Begins A Training Program For Cannabis Doctors. The German city is piloting a new, national training program for cannabis doctors in the hopes that more patients will get access to the drug via legal means.
Stigma and stress over the possibility of losing custody, all because they medicate with a plant that is still illegal on a federal level.
The results of a recent study show that patients with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) who have a history of cannabis use spent less time in the hospital and had lower inpatient health care utilization and associated costs.
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