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This article originally appeared at https://harmreductionjournal.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/1477-7517-6-35 Author Amanda Reiman1  Harm Reduction Journal volume 6, Article number: 35 (2009) Abstract Background Substitution can be operationalized as the conscious choice to use one drug (legal or illicit) instead of, or in conjunction with, another due to issues such as: perceived safety; level of addiction potential; effectiveness in relieving symptoms; access…

This article originally appeared at https://www.liebertpub.com/doi/10.1089/can.2022.0231 Abstract Background and Objective: An increasing number of countries are deciding to regulate the medicinal and/or recreational use of cannabis (Cannabis sativa L.). However, there is a lack of information on the impact of regular consumption of this substance on public health. In this study, for the first time,…

This article originally appeared at https://www.salon.com/2023/01/15/what-does-it-mean-to-be-california-sober/ This month, as many folks attempt to ditch alcohol for “Dry January,” some are picking up cannabis as a replacement. In some circles, skipping booze for weed is a lifestyle colloquially known as going “California sober,” a reflection of the lax attitudes around pot that abound in the Golden…

This article originally appeared at https://www.researchgate.net/publication/274891934_EHMTI-0136_Medical_cannabis_in_the_treatment_of_treatment-resistant_chronic_cluster_headache_A_retrospective_report A Mosek*, M Dano, Y Fainmesser, Z HybloomFrom 4th European Headache and Migraine Trust International Congress: EHMTIC 2014Copenhagen, Denmark. 18-21 September 2014 Background Treatment-resistant chronic cluster headache is a debilitating disease. Since 2011 we were able to offer cannabis and we hereby report our experience using cannabis in this…

This originally appeared at https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fonc.2021.649555/full Authors: Janet Schloss1,2,3*, Judith Lacey4,5,6, Justin Sinclair4, Amie Steel3, Michael Sughrue7, David Sibbritt3 and Charles Teo7 Background: Cannabis for cancer is very topical and, given the use of illicit cannabis preparations used in this vulnerable population, research investigating standardised, quality-assured medicinal cannabis is critical to inform clinicians and assist patient…

This article originally appeared at https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35332345/ Authors: Petr Jirasek  1 , Alexandr Jusku  1 , Vilim Simanek  2 , Jana Frankova  2 , Jan Storch  3 , Jan Vacek  2 PMID: 35332345 DOI: 10.5507/bp.2022.012 Cannabidiol (CBD), a non-psychotropic cannabinoid produced by the genus Cannabis, is a phytoceutical that activates the endocannabinoid system (ECS) through binding to CB1 and CB2 receptors….

This article originally appeared at https://www.truenorthlabs.ch/news/can-medical-cannabis-or-cbd-help-with-perimenopause-and-menopausal-related-issues According to the British Menopause Society, 75% of women are affected by menopausal symptoms – an estimated 1.1 billion worldwide. Until recently, hormone replacement therapy (HRT) was the go-to treatment for menopause, however studies in recent years have shown a steep decline in its use (46% in the USA,…

This article originally appeared at https://www.truenorthlabs.ch/news/does-cannabis-affect-men-and-women-differently-exploring-the-impact-of-hormones The impact of hormones on the effects of cannabis can be complex and often misunderstood. While past studies have indicated that the effects of cannabis are the same for men and women, there is a growing body of evidence to suggest that hormonal fluctuations throughout the month can have…

This article originally appeared at https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fneur.2023.1087011/full#.ZBW4f70oTuM.linkedin Cannabidiol (CBD) has numerous pharmacological targets that initiate anti-inflammatory, antioxidative, and antiepileptic properties. These neuroprotective benefits have generated interest in CBD’s therapeutic potential against the secondary injury cascade from traumatic brain injury (TBI). There are currently no effective broad treatment strategies for combating the damaging mechanisms that follow the…