A team of researchers has received funding from the state of Colorado to launch a long-awaited federal study on the efficacy of marijuana when used to treat patients suffering from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. Read article here: High Times
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Study: Medical Marijuana Works for 92 Percent of Patients
A new survey released this week by the Public Health Institute finds the majority of medical marijuana patients in California — 92 percent — agree that the herb has been beneficial in calming the symptoms of their suffering from conditions like cancer, chronic pain and … High Times
Study: Marijuana Slows Lou Gehrig’s Disease
New research suggests cannabis-based medicine may allow those afflicted with Lou Gehrig’s disease to lead longer, more productive lives. High Times
Israeli Pilot Study Shows Marijuana Benefits PTSD
There is increasing evidence that marijuana could one day soon be a viable treatment option for patients suffering from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. In fact, a recent study to explore the effects of cannabis on patients suffering from PTSD has shown significant promise… High Times
Study: Strict Parenting Leads to Teen Drug Use
Parents who keep their progeny on a short leash end up raising teens that imbibe often, according to a new study. High Times
Study: Smarter People More Likely to Use Drugs
In our formative years, the system tells us that only stupid people use drugs, but a recent study suggests the contrary: smart people are the ones with a voracious appetite for mind-altering substances. High Times
Study Finds Signs of Brain Changes in Pot Smokers
A small study of casual marijuana smokers has turned up evidence of changes in the brain, a possible sign of trouble ahead, researchers say. The young adults who volunteered for the study were not dependent on pot, nor did they show any marijuana-related problems. “What we think we are seeing here is a very early […]
Study: Happy People Get More Stoned
Some individuals come equipped with a specific gene that makes them more susceptible to the effects of marijuana — an inheritable characteristic that a new study could provide an explanation as to why certain people are biologically programmed to be happier than others. … High Times
New Study Finds Americans Love Strong Weed
Cannabis purity, taste and potency are all important attributes the stoner community has revealed to be crucial components of the “perfect” bud. At least that appears to be the consensus of a recent Global Drug Survey, which attempts to statistically paint a p… High Times
Study: Drug Dogs Often Wrong During Traffic Stops
While law enforcement routinely rely on the alerts of drug dogs as a pretext to search the inside of a driver’s vehicle for illicit drugs, a new study reveals that these animals are alarmingly prone to error. High Times