Women may soon use marijuana for cervical cancer treatment. New study suggests the drug contains a chemical compound that could encourage cancer cells to kill themselves. Researchers at North-West University in South Africa found marijuana has anti-carcinogenic properties potentially effective for cervical cancer treatment. They found cannabidiol (CBD) triggered the process called apoptosis or cell […]
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Medical Marijuana Laws Reduce Suicide by Men Under 40
Researchers D. Mark Anderson, Daniel I. Rees, and Joseph J.Sabiahave updated their groundbreaking work from 2012 showing that the passage of medical marijuana laws reduces the incidence of suicide in those states. Their latest brief, “High on Life? Medic… Read article here: High Times
Michigan Cop Commits Suicide Over Medical Marijuana Butter Conviction
In Kent County, Michigan, archaic laws pertaining to medical marijuana edibles railroaded a police officer, who was also a medical marijuana caregiver, into committing suicide after being forced to plead guilty. Further reform is needed to ensure that no one takes their l… High Times
Study Says Suicide Rate Will Fall Significantly In States With Legalized Marijuana
Apparently legalizing weed saves lives, the New Republic reports: The American Journal of Public Health has just published a study suggesting that states that legalize medical marijuana can expect a reduction in suicide rates. A team of economists looked at state-by-state statistics on suicide rates over a 17-year period, from 1990 to 2007, comparing data […]