People used marijuana in rituals 2,500 years ago
High up in the mountains of China.
Tag: marijuana
Soybeans might combat marijuana’s cardiovascular side-effects
Adding soybean to your diet might help stave off some of the harmful side-effects of smoking cannabis.
Researchers reveal how marijuana develops pain-relief molecules 30 times stronger than Aspirin
Marijuana has anti-inflammatory molecules which could be used in a new class of painkillers.
Legal recreational marijuana wreaks havoc on illegal markets, study finds
Drug users seem not to like drug dealers that much -- not if they have an alternative, anyway.
Most Americans with a medical marijuana license use it to treat an evidence-based condition
Chronic pain is the most common condition identified by the study.
Just a little bit of cannabis is enough to change the teen brain
Just one joint smoked before age 14 could increase gray matter volume in the brain.
Is CBD oil safe for pregnant women?
CBD research is woefully lacking.
Teen cannabis users who abstain for a month can learn better
Cannabis affects memory functions in teens. The good news is that the effects can be reversed fast with abstinence.
One in ten heavy cannabis users who quit experience withdrawal symptoms
There's such a thing as cannabis withdrawal syndrome, and it's symptoms have been associated with a variety of psychiatric disorders.
Interview with Bluebird Director of Science Lex Pelger on CBD
A cannabis expert shares what he knows about the science of CBD.
Why smoking weed gives you the munchies — blame your hormones
Scientists figure out why weed gives you the munchies.
Mysterious vomiting condition tied to marijuana can be relieved by hot showers, doctors say
This is a serious condition that has sent many to the ER multiple times.
Marijuana legalization helps decrease opioid consumption, research shows
In states where both recreational and medical marijuana was legalized, opioid prescriptions dropped about 14%.
Alcohol might lead to postsexual regret more than ecstasy or marijuana
Men experienced sexual dysfunction when consuming alcohol or taking molly, while women had problems when smoking pot.
Marijuana Scientists Are Getting High Wages
By the year 2020, it is predicted the marijuana science industry will be employing about 300,000 individuals.
Medical cannabis helps one third of chronic pain patients quit prescription opioid drugs
Herb could prove a worthy ally in our fight against opioid drugs.
Stop claiming marijuana cures cancer — FDA warns against unproven claims
Let's stick to what's scientifically proven, shall we?
Marijuana use among teenagers drops to lowest since 1994, despite widespread legalization
Legal or not, teens aren't that interested in cannabis anymore.
What happens in the brain when you mix marijuana and alcohol
Alcohol and weed can mix well, but only if you're careful.
What is THC: the main psychoactive ingredient in marijuana
THC has beneficial health outcomes but also carries risks. Let's see what the science says about it.
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