How coronavirus is boosting booze, weed, and other vice industries
While many businesses are struggling to survive the crippling impact of the COVID-19 outbreak, others are seeing a surge in demand.
Medical Reasons for Marijuana Use, Forms of Use, and Patient Perception of Physician Attitudes Among the US Population.
The use of marijuana for medical purposes is increasing in parallel with expanding legalization and decreased public perception of harm. Despite this increase in use, it is unclear which medical conditions patients are attempting to treat with marijuana and whether they are communicating with medical providers about their use.
George Kruis thinks medicinal cannabis better than painkillers for players
George Kruis hopes to see medicinal cannabis introduced as an alternative to painkillers to help players cope with the wear and tear caused by the modern game.
Beneficial Effects of Cannabis on Blood Brain Barrier Function in HIV.
HIV infection leads to blood-brain barrier (BBB) dysfunction that does not resolve despite viral suppression on antiretroviral therapy and is associated with adverse clinical outcomes. In preclinical models, cannabis restores BBB integrity.
Comment on ‘Health aspects of cannabis: revisited’ (Hollister).
Dr. Leo Hollister’s excellent article begins to address the need for better understanding of the effects of cannabis use on health. The last five years in the US have seen an increase in advocacy groups extolling the medicinal utility of cannabis.
New Study Shows Cannabis Could Help with Fibromyalgia Symptoms
Cannabis has been used medicinally to help manage pain for thousands of years – before prohibition began. However, the illegal status of cannabis in developed nations around the world – which coincided with the heights of scientific development and research – has meant that there is little clinical evidence of how medical cannabis can help with a whole range of conditions, including Fibromyalgia.
Ex-SLAYER Drummer DAVE LOMBARDO: ‘Marijuana Is Not A Gateway Drug’
In a recent interview with the “TODDCast Podcast”, former SLAYER and current SUICIDAL TENDENCIES drummer Dave Lombardo was asked for his views on the legalization of marijuana.
Is Marijuana an ‘Essential’ Like Milk or Bread? Some States Say Yes
In most cases, marijuana businesses must, like restaurants, limit themselves to takeout or delivery. Black-market dealers are also busy, but feel little need to abide by official orders.
Airway effects of marijuana, cocaine, and other inhaled illicit agents.
Several substances besides tobacco are inhaled for recreational purposes, including marijuana, crack cocaine, amyl and butyl nitrites, heroin, methamphetamine, and phencyclidine.
Cannabinoids in Chronic Non-Cancer Pain: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
For patients with chronic, non-cancer pain, traditional pain-relieving medications include opioids, which have shown benefits but are associated with increased risks of addiction and adverse effects. Medical cannabis has emerged as a treatment alternative for managing these patients and there has been a rise in the number of randomized clinical trials in recent years; therefore, a systematic review of the evidence was warranted.
