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The latest research and findings from the scientific community on the medical qualities of cannabis.
One-Time Mushroom Trip Improves Anxiety in Cancer Patients
Two recent clinical trials have shown that a one-time voyage with psilocybin, the active component of psychedelic mushrooms,…
December 15, 2016
Chew, Devour, High: What Happens When You Eat THC
Why do we smoke weed? This question was posed in my last installment of the tales of THC, where…
December 9, 2016
Hashing Out Clinical Cannabis Research with the Society for Neuroscience
With over 30,000 neuroscientists in attendance, the Society for Neuroscience Annual Meeting is the largest source of contemporary…
December 8, 2016
Researchers Concerned About Lack of Info on Pot Use by Older Adults
BY KRISTEN WYATT ASSOCIATED PRESS DENVER (AP) — Surveys show a small but growing number of older adults…
December 6, 2016
Cannabis Concentrates: Why Potency Doesn’t Equate to Preference or Pleasure
This piece is brought to you by the founder of the Global Drug Survey, consultant psychiatrist and addiction medicine…
Puff Puff Pass: The Tale of THC
In the middle of a puff puff pass session, you might find yourself pondering the actually chemical process behind getting high.
December 1, 2016
MDMA Approved for Final Stage of Clinical Trials
People suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) could soon be prescribed MDMA, commonly referred to as ecstasy or…
November 30, 2016
Scientists Develop New Life-Saving Vaccine That Destroys Opioids Before Reaching the Brain
As the United States government struggles to come up with effective methods to combat the opioid crisis, scientists…
November 30, 2016
The Essential Guide to Vaping Science
Everything you ever wanted to know about the science behind vaping, brought to you by the founder of…
Israeli Companies Sign Deal to Market First Medical Cannabis Inhaler
In a global first, Israel’s Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. and Tel Aviv-based Syqe Medical announced on Monday that…
November 29, 2016