Growing Clean Cannabis to Pass California’s New Rules Written by John Geluradi
Local grower Joseph Snow has developed a natural farming method that he says will meet California’s new mandate for cannabis to be free of pesticides, fungus, and mold.
Benefits and Harms of Plant-Based Cannabis for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder: A Systematic Review
Cannabis is available from medical dispensaries for treating post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in many states of the union, yet its efficacy in treating PTSD symptoms remains uncertain. Evidence is insufficient to draw conclusions about the benefits and harms of plant-based cannabis preparations in patients with PTSD, but several ongoing studies may soon provide important results.
Marijuana Use During Pregnancy Does Not Increase Birth Risk, Study Finds Written by Mary Pascaline
Researchers found that smoking marijuana during pregnancy doesn’t increase the risk of adverse birth outcomes like preterm birth or the birth of a baby with low weight. However, the findings do not encourage or condone marijuana use when pregnant.
Effects of Legal Access to Cannabis on Scheduled II-V Drug Prescriptions
Co-prescribing of scheduled drugs is endemic in the United Sates, increasing health risks to patients and the burden on healthcare systems. Legal access to cannabis may reduce the use of multiple classes of dangerous prescription medications in certain patient populations.
Could cannabis supplements help your pets? Written by Al Woods
When a pet becomes ill, it can be hard to know what to do. Many owners are weary of giving their pet pharmaceuticals and potentially harmful chemicals.
Will California Cannabis Regulations Be Too Burdensome? Written by Amber Iris Langston
The world is watching as California comes into the main fold this next year with a full adult legalization policy. The enormity of the market, matched with global regional brand recognition, and California’s propensity for bureaucracy make an interesting confluence for cannabis.
Effect of medical cannabis on thermal quantitative measurements of pain in patients with Parkinson’s disease
Cannabis can alleviate pain of various etiologies. This study assessed the effect of cannabis on motor symptoms and pain parameters in patients with Parkinson’s disease (PD). Quantitative sensory test results are significantly altered following cannabis consumption in patients with PD. Cannabis probably acts on pain in PD via peripheral and central pathways.
Cannabis (medical marijuana) treatment for motor and non-motor symptoms of Parkinson disease: an open-label observational study
The use of cannabis as a therapeutic agent for various medical conditions has been well documented. However, clinical trials in patients with Parkinson disease (PD) have yielded conflicting results. The aim of the present open-label observational study was to assess the clinical effect of cannabis on motor and non-motor symptoms of PD. The study suggests that cannabis might have a place in the therapeutic armamentarium of PD. Larger, controlled studies are needed to verify the results.
Medical Professionals Brace for Cannabis Prep for Public Effects of Legal Recreational Pot Written by Kelsey Brugger
A group of about 30 law enforcement, medical, and treatment professionals met behind closed doors Wednesday at Cottage Hospital to brace for the full legalization of cannabis.
Colorado official endorses Canada’s delayed approach on legalizing marijuana edibles Written by Brian Platt
Canadian government officials have said they intend to eventually allow edibles, but for now will only allow the smokable products