Western States Try To Tame Homegrown Marijuana Written by Christine Vestal
As the Trump administration signals closer scrutiny of marijuana in states that have legalized it, three Western states are trying to rein in far-flung home growers.
As the Trump administration signals closer scrutiny of marijuana in states that have legalized it, three Western states are trying to rein in far-flung home growers.
The plant Cannabis sativa, commonly called cannabis or marijuana, has been used for its psychotropic and mind-altering side effects for millennia. There has been growing attention in recent years on its potential therapeutic efficacy as municipalities and legislative bodies in the United States, Canada, and other countries grapple with enacting policy to facilitate the use of cannabis or its constituents for medical purposes. Both THC and CBD, as well as other cannabinoid molecules, are currently being evaluated for medicinal purposes, separately and in combination.
I grew up in a strict household. My parents were an interesting blend of hippie and conservative, and my education about drugs went as far as “Don’t do them.”
WASHINGTON ― Sen. Orrin Hatch (R), the 83-year-old conservative senator from Utah, made a strong case Wednesday for more federal research into the benefits of medical marijuana.
The 32ND International Epilepsy Congress was held in Barcelona, Spain, this past week, and CBD products were a prominent part of the conversation throughout the event.
Identifying compulsive consumption of marijuana in association with another mental disorder (attentional deficit disorder, bipolar disorder, depression or psychosis) presents the challenge of clarifying validated therapeutic strategies, especially within the teen population, in which it shows the highest prevalence. The administration of medications such as gabepentin, the aminoacid n-acetyl cysteine (NAC) and the cannabinoid cannabidiol (CBD) appear to be very promising. Usual medications, such as valproic acid, quetiapine and bupropion, increase craving, therefore intensifying the need for consumption and thus yielding overall negative results.