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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…

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…

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…

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,…

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…

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…

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…

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…

This article originally appeared at https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/wonk/wp/2015/12/16/one-of-the-biggest-arguments-against-marijuana-legalization-is-falling-apart/ America’s high school students are using drugs and alcohol at or near the lowest levels on record, according to federal data released Wednesday. The 2015 Monitoring the Future Survey, conducted by the University of Michigan and the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) since 1975, found that past-year use of alcohol and…

This article originally appeared at https://www.salon.com/2017/04/23/who-just-made-the-case-for-drug-legalization-drug-warrior-in-chief-jeff-sessions-thats-who/ For decades, critics of the drug war have argued that drug prohibition begets violence. Recently, that argument received the seemingly unwitting support of a surprising source: drug war advocate and new Attorney General Jeff Sessions. “You can��t sue somebody for a drug debt. The only way to get your money…