Six months ago I knew almost nothing about medical cannabis. I’d smoked the odd joint in my misspent, nightclub frequenting youth, but even that was a dim and distant memory. However, it would seem that cannabis and I were destined to become better acquainted. My eyes were opened with a jolt after witnessing the difference […]
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Three Surprising Industries That Would Benefit If Marijuana Was Legalized
When it comes to fast-growing industries, there may be none with better growth prospects than marijuana. Based on some estimates, legalizing marijuana across the country could lead to a $ 35 billion market. Separately, NerdWallet has suggested that legalizing marijuana would generate around $ 3.1 billion in annual tax revenue for states and potentially the […]
6 Major Cannabinoids And Their Surprising Actions
Cannabinoids, the key compounds in cannabis, come in many shapes and purposes. Over 80 unique cannabinoid molecules have been identified to date. With reports of positive results of medical cannabis (“marijuana”) therapy in cases of chronic pain, MS, epilepsy, cancer, and many more illnesses pouring in from all corners of the country, some have wondered […]
10 Surprising Uses for Medical Cannabis
MichaelBackesspecializes in cannabis science and policy issues. His book Cannabis Pharmacy offers evidence-based information on using cannabis for ailments and medical conditions. Here are 10 surprising uses for medical cannabis fromCannabis Pharmacy. Read article here: High Times
The Clinic: A Surprising Link Between Marijuana and Schizophrenia
What's the connection, if any, between marijuana and schizophrenia? Scientific studies have, in some cases, found a tenuous link, but common sense also says that if marijuana caused schizophrenia, incidents of the chronic, severe, disabling brain disorder would have s… High Times