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  Why Cannabis Stems Inflammation

  July 20, 2008 — Cannabis has long been accredited with anti-inflammatory properties. Researchers, however, have now discovered that it is not only the familiar psychoactive substances that are responsible for this; ... > full story
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  Weeding Out The Highs Of Medical Marijuana

  July 14, 2008 — Research exploring new ways of exploiting the full medicinal uses of cannabis while avoiding unwanted side-effects. Cannabis is a source of compounds known as cannabinoids, one of which, THC -- the ... > full story
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  Brain Chemical Shown To Induce Both Desire And Dread

  July 8, 2008 — The chemical dopamine induces both desire and dread, according to new animal research in the Journal of Neuroscience. Although dopamine is well known to motivate animals and people to seek positive ... > full story
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  Schizophrenia Linked To Dysfunction In Molecular Brain Pathway Activated By Marijuana

  July 7, 2008 — Researchers report that alterations in a molecular brain pathway activated by marijuana, called cannabinoid 1 receptor, may contribute to the cognitive symptoms of schizophrenia, suggesting possible ... > full story
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  Body's Own 'Cannabis (Marijuana)' Is Good For The Skin, Scientists Find

  July 2, 2008 — Scientists have discovered that our own body not only makes chemical compounds similar to the active ingredient in marijuana, but these play an important part in maintaining healthy skin. This ... > full story
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  United States Has Highest Level Of Illegal Cocaine And Cannabis Use

  June 30, 2008 — A survey of 17 countries has found that despite its punitive drug policies the United States has the highest levels of illegal cocaine and cannabis use. Cannabis use was highest in the US (42.4%). ... > full story
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  Marijuana May Be Effective For Neuropathic Pain

  June 26, 2008 — The growing body of evidence that marijuana (cannabis) may be effective as a pain reliever has been expanded with publication of a new study in The Journal of Pain reporting that patients with nerve ... > full story
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  High Rates, Rising Costs Of Alcohol And Drug Disorders In Hospitalized Patients Shown

  June 25, 2008 — Fourteen percent of patients admitted to the hospital have alcohol/drug abuse and addiction disorders, costs for which have risen sharply in recent years, according to a new ... > full story
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  Oral Cannabis Ineffective In Treating Acute Pain, Study Finds

  June 24, 2008 — Oral cannabis (a form of medical marijuana) not only failed to alleviate certain types of pain in human volunteers but, surprisingly, it instead caused increased sensitivity to some forms of pain. ... > full story
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  Claims Linking Health Problems And The Strength Of Cannabis May Be Exaggerated

  June 17, 2008 — Claims that a large increase in the strength of cannabis over the last decade is driving the occurrence of mental health and other problems for users are not borne out by a study of the worldwide ... > full story

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