Cannabis as a substitute for alcohol and other drugs
Abstract Substitution can be operationalized as the conscious choice to use one drug (legal or illicit) instea […]
Cannabidiol protects liver from binge alcohol-induced steatosis by mechanisms including inhibition of oxidative stress and increase in autophagy
Abstract Acute alcohol drinking induces steatosis, and effective prevention of steatosis can protect liver fro […]
Study Links Medical Marijuana to Fewer Traffic Fatalities
US Traffic Fatalities, 1985–2014, and Their Relationship to Medical Marijuana Laws Objectives. To determine th […]
Marijuana Men
The cannabis gold rush is full of aging white guys who’ve never smoked. Does that matter? When I was invited t […]
Possession of marijuana now merits only a fine, no jail time, in Illinois
The punishment for possession of marijuana in Illinois has been significantly decreased. It’s now a fine, simi […]
Illinois communities set their own marijuana fines
MARSHALL — More communities in Illinois are adopting their own penalties for possessing small amounts of marij […]
FDA Approves Synthetic Liquid Marijuana Compound
The US government’s cool with weed now—as long as it’s fake. Early this month the Food and Drug Administration […]
Maine governor signs measure allowing recreational marijuana use
(Reuters) – Maine Governor Paul LePage on Tuesday said he had signed a measure legalizing the recreational usa […]
Israeli Pharmacies Prepare to Sell Medical Cannabis
Following launch of new Health Ministry reform, Super-Pharm is discussing distribution and sales possibilities […]
Ancient tomb suggests cannabis use goes way back
About 2,500 years ago, mourners buried a man in an elaborate grave, and covered his chest with a shroud made o […]