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Use Of Non-psychoactive Cannabinoids In The Treatment Of Neurodegenerative Diseases.
Scientists have studied the
effects of a drug that
reduces the progression of a
disease similar to multiple
sclerosis in animals. This
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New Cannabis-like Drugs Could Block Pain Without Affecting Brain, Says Study
A new type of drug could
alleviate pain in a similar
way to cannabis without
affecting the brain,
according to a new study in
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Body's Own 'Cannabis (Marijuana)' Is Good For The Skin, Scientists Find
Scientists have discovered
that our own body not only
makes chemical compounds
similar to the active
ingredient in marijuana, but
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Oral Cannabis Ineffective In Treating Acute Pain, Study Finds
Oral cannabis (a form of
medical marijuana) not only
failed to alleviate certain
types of pain in human
volunteers but,
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Religiosity Curbs Teen Marijuana Use By Half, National Study Finds
October 12, 2008 — While many congregations of different faiths preach against drug abuse, it has been unclear whether a youth's religious involvement has any effect on his risk of drug abuse. Now a new national study ... > full story -
Adolescent Insomnia Linked To Depression And Substance Abuse During Adolescence And Young Adulthood
October 5, 2008 — A new study shows that adolescent insomnia symptoms are associated with depression, suicide ideation and attempts, and the use of alcohol, cannabis and other drugs such as ... > full story -
Protecting Brain Cells From Diseases Like Alzheimer's Using New Method
August 22, 2008 — New research provides evidence that one of the only naturally occurring fatty acids in the brain can help to protect brain cells from neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer's and ... > full story -
Medicinal Marijuana Effective For Neuropathic Pain In HIV, Study Finds
August 7, 2008 — In a double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial to assess the impact of smoked medical cannabis, or marijuana, on the neuropathic pain associated with HIV, researchers have found that reported ... > full story -
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Can Cannabis Compounds Slow The Progression Of Multiple Sclerosis?
July 21, 2008 — CUPID is a clinical trial which will evaluate whether tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), one of many compounds found in the in the cannabis plant (and the main active ingredient) is able to slow the ... > full story -
Weeding Out The Highs Of Medical Marijuana
July 15, 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 -
Schizophrenia Linked To Dysfunction In Molecular Brain Pathway Activated By Marijuana
July 8, 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 -
United States Has Highest Level Of Illegal Cocaine And Cannabis Use
July 1, 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 -
Marijuana May Be Effective For Neuropathic Pain
June 29, 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 -
Claims Linking Health Problems And The Strength Of Cannabis May Be Exaggerated
June 19, 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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