Use of Cannabidiol in the Treatment of Epilepsy: Efficacy and Security in Clinical Trials
This article originally appeared at https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6514832/ Abstract Cannabidiol (CBD) is one of the cannabinoids with non-psychotropic action, extracted from Cannabis sativa. CBD is a terpenophenol and it has received a great scientific interest thanks to its medical applications. This compound showed efficacy as anti-seizure, antipsychotic, neuroprotective, antidepressant and anxiolytic. The neuroprotective activity appears linked to […]
What does FDA approval of Epidiolex (CBD oral solution) mean
This article originally appeared at https://www.epilepsy.com/treatment/alternative-therapies/medical-marijuana The use of cannabis to treat epilepsy and other neurological conditions has been studied for a number of years. It has been hotly debated too. On June 25, 2018, the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) approved EPIDIOLEX® (cannabidiol, CBD) oral solution for the treatment of seizures associated with […]
Marijuana Extract May Help Some Children With Epilepsy, Study Finds
This article originally appeared at https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2015/12/07/458818829/marijuana-extract-may-help-some-children-with-epilepsy-study-finds?t=1684520073952 Parents of children with severe epilepsy have reported incredible recoveries when their children were given cannabidiol, a derivative of marijuana. The drug, a non-psychoactive compound that occurs naturally in cannabis, has been marketed with epithets like Charlotte’s Web and Haleigh’s Hope. But those parents were taking a risk; there […]
American Epilepsy Society Just Confirmed CBD Stops Epileptic Seizures
This article originally appeared at https://herb.co/news/health/american-epilepsy-society-cbd/ A study recently unveiled by the American Epilepsy Society (AES) has found a cannabis derivative to be effective in combating epilepsy, with the substance exhibiting acute efficacy in treating the condition within children. The American Epilepsy Society’s findings The study – titled “Efficacy and Safety of Epidiolex (Cannabidiol) in Children […]
How high is too high? KIRO tests pot-smoking drivers to find out
This article originally appeared at https://www.kiro7.com/news/how-high-too-high-kiro-7-tests-pot-smoking-drivers/246320721/ THURSTON COUNTY, Wash. — In a test that’s never before been done in Washington, KIRO 7 Eyewitness News had volunteers smoke marijuana and then put them behind the wheel to show what stoned driving looks like and the danger on the road. To find out how much marijuana is […]
Marijuana Mile: Driving test highlights challenges for Mass. lawmakers
This article originally appeared at https://www.boston25news.com/news/marijuana-mile-driving-test-highlights-challenges-for-mass-lawmakers/491580705/ WEYMOUTH, Mass. — A series of driving tests involving volunteers under the influence of marijuana revealed a wide range of effects on drivers, based on their tolerance for the drug and other factors. FOX25 Investigates organized the controlled tests on a closed course, under the supervision of a doctor, […]
Czech policymakers to present draft plan for vice tax and cannabis regulation
This article originally appeared at https://www.expats.cz/czech-news/article/czechia-mulls-tax-on-addictive-substances The taxation of addictive substances depending on how harmful they are, the launch of a regulated cannabis market, and increased spending on addiction prevention and treatment are among the first steps outlined in the Czech cabinet’s draft plan for tackling addiction over the next three years. National anti-drug coordinator […]
Cannabis Tourism Is Now A $17 Billion Industry—And It’s Just Taking Off
This article originally appeared at https://www.forbes.com/sites/willyakowicz/2022/05/29/cannabis-tourism-is-now-a-17-billion-industry-and-its-just-taking-off/ From marijuana farm tours to “bud and breakfast” hotels, American destinations are discovering that “canna-cations” aren’t just for stoners anymore. Adrienne, a fortysomething makeup artist, grew up in the mountains of northern Georgia, a state where cannabis is still illegal. When she and her husband were planning a vacation […]
Rates and correlates of cannabis-associated psychotic symptoms in over 230,000 people who use cannabis
This article originally appeared at https://www.nature.com/articles/s41398-022-02112-8 Authors: Tabea Schoeler, Jason Ferris & Adam R. Winstock Abstract Cannabis, a widely used psychoactive substance, can trigger acute cannabis-associated psychotic symptoms (CAPS) in people who use cannabis (PWUC). To assess rates and correlates of CAPS requiring emergency medical treatment, we analyzed data from an international sample of PWUC […]
Cannabis use disorder is associated with shorter length of stay and increased home discharge after primary total joint arthroplasty
This article originally appeared at https://arthroplasty.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s42836-023-00164-9Authors: Dalia Rahmon1, Abdul Kareem Zalikha ORCID: orcid.org/0000-0002-6577-52242, Matthew Mazur2, Inaya Hajj Hussein1 & Mouhanad M. El-Othmani3 Abstract Introduction Increased legalization of cannabis use across the United States has been correlated with increased cannabis use in the clinical setting. However, little is known regarding the characteristics and postoperative outcomes after […]
