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New Cannabis-Like Drugs Could Block Pain Without Affecting Brain, Says Study
September 12, 2008 — A new type of drug could alleviate pain in a similar way to cannabis without affecting the brain, according to a new study in the journal Pain. The research demonstrates for the first time that ... > full story -
Medicinal Marijuana Effective For Neuropathic Pain In HIV, Study Finds
August 6, 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 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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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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