Tag: NEWS
SATIVEX for ALS (Lou Gehrig’s Disease)
Provides the first real world data (outside a clinical trial) on the dosing of THC:CBD in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS).
Antibiotics “Significantly Enhanced” with CBD
Some bacterial infections are becoming resistant to antibiotics. It turns out that CBD may be effective in the fight against dangerous infections.
Terpenes + Cannabinoids May Treat Mood Disorders
Terpenes’ contribution to therapeutic effect of cannabinoids “may be significant.”
THC Reduced OCD Symptoms
Synthetic THC combiner Obsessive Compulsive Disorder: A marked reduction in symptoms, according to new research out of the New York State Psychiatric Institute.
Can THC Cure Obesity?
“Cannabis use appears to reverse the impact of the modern American diet …” A deficiency of the body’s endocannabiniod system has been … More
Reducing Toxic Effects of Chemo-Radiation in Brain Cancer Patients
Columbia University researchers hoping high-CBD, low-THC strain of cannabis will be well tolerated in patients with aggressive form of brain cancer, #glioblastoma and decrease radiation-induced toxicities and nausea and other symptoms.
Can THC treat inflammatory bowel disease?
Researchers have discovered that cannabis is frequently used to alleviate diarrhea, abdominal pain, and loss of appetite caused by inflammatory bowel disease.
Several clinical trials are planned or underway to assess the effectiveness of THC and CBD in treating these conditions, such a Crohn’s and colitis.
CBD Reduced Heroin Craving A Week After Last Dose
Nothing short of a total mind shift in how we treat addiction will solve the current opioid epidemic. Medical cannabinoids must be part of the solution.
Clinical trial in UK aims to confirm CBD as treatment for psychosis
Large clinical trial – King’s College London – seeks to affirm CBD as a treatment for psychosis..
“CBD has emerged as a promising candidate as it displays anti-anxiety and anti-psychotic like properties in animals and humans.”
