New Mexico is the latest state in the U.S. to decriminalize marijuana.
“New Mexico just took an important step forward toward more humane marijuana policies,”
Hemp and CBD Expo, how did they get on?
Every single speaker was passionate, articulate, and gave highly valuable talks covering the whole spectrum of the industry
[Medical cannabis: the opportunity versus the temptation]
The cannabis plant has been known to humanity for centuries as a remedy for pain, diarrhea, and inflammation. Current research has shown cannabis to be a useful remedy for many diseases, including multiple sclerosis, dystonia, and chronic pain. Cannabinoids are used to improve food intake in anorexia of AIDS patients and to prevent vomiting due to cancer chemotherapy. We must not be blind to the opportunity offered to us by medical cannabis just because it is an illicit drug, nor should we be temped by the quick response of patients to the central effect of cannabis. More research is warranted to explore the full potential of cannabis as medicine.
