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…
Marijuana is the name given to the dried buds and leaves of varieties of the Cannabis sativa plant, which can grow wild in warm and tropical climates throughout the world and be cultivated commercially. It goes by many names, including pot, grass, cannabis, weed, hemp, hash, marihuana, ganja, and dozens of others. Marijuana has been…
First-of-its-kind study at University of Iowa’s National Advanced Driving Simulator shows how marijuana and marijuana with alcohol impact driving A new study conducted at the University of Iowa’s National Advanced Driving Simulator (NADS) has found drivers who use alcohol and marijuana together weave more on a virtual roadway than drivers who use either substance independently. However,…
It’s sometimes said that the most dangerous thing about marijuana is getting caught with it. And as an ever-increasing number of Americans comes around to the benefits of (at least) decriminalizing the drug, that sentiment rings truer and truer. Decriminalization would likely have robust effects on the criminal justice system, state economies, and business owners,…
Does marijuana cause addiction? As Californians prepare to vote on Prop 19 — which would legalize recreational use of the drug, at least under state law — the question is more pertinent than ever. The answer, however, is less than clear: addiction experts tend to agree that pot is addictive, but nonspecialists and much of…
It took more than a decade, countless pledges to quit cold turkey, and some harsh words from my grandmother, but I’ve finally decided to start taking my dependence on weed seriously. For the past six years or so, I’ve started my day with the same mantra. I peel my eyes open after an extended battle…
Governments and communities worldwide are softening their views on cannabis u se. Trials of medicinal cannabis have been approved in Victoria, Queensland and New South Wales. And the Australian parliament is currently debating legislation to introduce a government regulator of medicinal cannabis. This follows decriminalisation of cannabis in Portugal and its legalisation in Uruguay and…
Ole Miss is at again. With their research-grade cannabis finally up to par with that of dispensaries, the weed scientists at the University of Mississippi have taken full advantage of the potent pot: seven new naturally occurring cannabinoids have been discovered. Depending on the genetic makeup of a strain of cannabis, the resinous trichomes of…
After 13 years of daily use, I stopped smoking weed. But quitting only made me feel better about the drug My relationship with pot started off badly. I lost all my high school friends after self-righteously refusing to smoke. I preached at everyone until our friendships evaporated. “I know if I try it, I will…
Millions of us take drugs. But for those who aren’t feeling great about themselves, the need for escapism can be stronger. Unfortunately, this chemical sanctuary can worsen people’s mental health. Drugs can fuck with your brain. That’s why people use them. They take you down, they push you up, and they send you sideways. Whether…
