The use of medical marijuana continues to be an emotionally and politically charged issue. Although cannabis oil preparations have been used in medicine for millennia, the concern over the dangers of abuse led to the banning of the medicinal use of marijuana in the 1930s. Only recently, marijuana and chemically related compounds...
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There are few subjects that can stir up stronger emotions among doctors, scientists, researchers, policy makers, and the public than medical marijuana. Is it safe? Should it be legal? Decriminalized? Has its effectiveness been proven? What conditions is it useful for? Is it addictive? How do we keep it...
Cannabidiol, a compound derived from marijuana, lessoned seizures in some children with a severe epileptic disorder, according to a double-blind, placebo-controlled study published yesterday (May 25) in the New England Journal of Medicine. The study was sponsored by GW Pharmaceuticals and, as STAT News reported, is the first rigorous study to demonstrate that...
Marijuana frequently gets a bad rap. But how much of it is deserved? After my previous post, “Should Marijuana Be Legalized?“ I conducted research to understand the benefits and risks of marijuana. Here are just ten of the many health benefits attributed to the plant, as well as some of the...
States around the country — 29 of them, plus Washington DC — have legalized medical marijuana. The American public largely supports the legalization of medical marijuana. At least 84% of the public believes the drug should be legal for medical uses, and recreational pot usage is less controversial than ever,...
People have used marijuana, also called cannabis, for a variety of health conditions for at least 3,000 years. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) hasn’t found that marijuana is safe or effective for treating any health problems. However, some states and the District of Columbia allow its use...
DISCLAIMER: This article is solely based on the medical benefits of marijuana. We are highlighting the positive aspects only, based on researches and scientific evidences. Please note, Lifehack does not promote consumption of marijuana for recreational or prescribe it for any other purposes in that manner. Before I begin, let...
About six-in-ten Americans (61%) say the use of marijuana should be legalized, reflecting a steady increase over the past decade, according to a Pew Research Center survey. The survey, conducted in October, finds that the share of U.S. adults who support marijuana legalization is little changed from about a year...
It’s hard to get rid of a stigma and when it comes to marijuana (cannabis), that stigma is deeply ingrained. This unassuming plant has been attached to the negative connotations of cultural films, music fans of specific bands, the misconception of it being a gateway drug or something...
People have been getting high for ages – even centuries. Smoking a joint is nothing new. So why has marijuana consumption been so popular over the years? What are the health and social benefits of marijuana? Before you go to get your medical marijuana card online in California, it’s important to...