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Study: CBD From Marijuana Plus Chemotherapy Tripled Cancer Survival Rates In Mice

Mice with pancreatic cancer treated with a combination of cannabidiol (CBD) and chemotherapy survived nearly three times longer than those treated with chemotherapy alone, according to a new study that spotlights the potential for human treatment. CBD, the non-psychoactive (non-intoxicating) compound in marijuana, has already been shown to improve side effects of chemotherapy like nausea and vomiting. The latest […]

If cannabis is getting stronger, why aren’t cases of schizophrenia rising?

Most people who smoke pot enjoy it, but a smaller proportion experience psychotic-like symptoms, such as feeling suspicious or paranoid. The question that polarises researchers is whether smoking cannabis is associated with a risk of developing psychotic problems, such as schizophrenia, in the long term. Of course, cannabis use is common, while schizophrenia is relatively […]

A chronic low dose of ∆9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) restores cognitive function in old mice

The balance between detrimental, pro-aging, often stochastic processes and counteracting homeostatic mechanisms largelydetermines the progression of aging. There is substantial evidence suggesting that the endocannabinoid system (ECS) is part of the latter system because it modulates the physiological processes underlying aging1,2. The activity of the ECS declines during aging, as CB1 receptor expression and coupling […]

9 Prescription Medications You Should Avoid Mixing With Cannabis

Do you take any of these nine types of prescription medications? If you’re feeling weird when you consume cannabis, this could be why. Medical cannabis is becoming increasingly more popular around the world. But, while the herb is proving to be a useful medical tool, researchers still know fairly little about how cannabis may interact […]

Cannabis isn’t the health problem – the tobacco people mix with it is.

Europe may seem like an increasingly divided continent, but there is one thing that unites its people: an obsession with using tobacco to smoke cannabis. Up to 90% of European cannabis users smoke it with tobacco, according to the latest Global Drug Survey. By comparison, only 8% of Americans smoke cannabis this way. Cannabis is […]

The Drug Lessons They Should Have Taught You at School

Some advice that would have been more useful than: “You will die if you do drugs.” This article originally appeared on VICE UK. Primary school. Am I right, guys? Those lazy, crazy days of eating Cheestrings, doodling Slipknot logos, and being horrible to everyone all the time. Then comes secondary school and most people’s first […]

Here’s Everything You Need to Know About Germany’s New Weed Laws

Germany just passed one of the world’s most progressive medical marijuana plans. The new law will put weed in more pharmacies and require public insurers to cover the costs of cannabis products, as they do other pharmaceutical prescriptions, when cannabis is prescribed for “severe conditions.” Germany will also start growing its own weed. This will […]

Cannabis set to be licensed for medicinal use in Ireland

Government-commissioned review recommends the medicinal use of the drug Cannabis should be made available to treat a limited number of medical conditions, despite the lack of evidence for its effectiveness and safety, a Government-commissioned review has recommended. Minister for Health Simon Harris will on Friday publish the Health Products Regulatory Authority (HPRA) report on cannabis […]