"Increasing evidence suggests that #Cannabis-based medicine is efficacious in the treatment of tics and psychiatric comorbidities in patients with Gilles de la Tourette Syndrome." Click PDF button on the left for the full text. journals.viamedica.pl/neurologia_neu…

In a review of #Cannabis therapy as a treatment for pediatric cancers, researchers urge further exploration, bc Cannabis "may genuinely represent a better option for children with improved survival." #Mmemberville ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/P…

As published in Frontiers in Psychiatry, "#Cannabis use may reduce anxiety and depressive symptoms in clinically anxious and depressed populations." #Mmemberville ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/P…

Of attitudes among those who use #Cannabis to treat pain: 1) Patients were motivated by reducing the use of prescriptions. 2) They valued Cannabis therapy despite side effects. 3) They preferred #THC/#CBD balanced or CBD-dominant oral preparations. ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/P…

In a rodent model, researchers found that #THC improved the cognitive function among very old and moderately aged subjects. #Cannabis #Mmemberville ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/P…

Researchers assessed several procedures for drying medicinal #Cannabis and determined that vacuum freeze-drying is the best method to retain phytochemicals and preserve terpenes. #Mmemberville ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/P…

As published in the March 2022 edition of Molecules, the following paper reviews the therapeutic benefits of #Cannabis. See Table 3 for a quick reference. #Mmemberville ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/P…

Researchers assessed the effect of #Cannabis in the treatment of #Autism and found therapeutic potential. The development of a Cannabis protocol "could lead to improved functioning and quality of life for the patients and their families." #Mmemberville imrpress.com/journal/FBE/14…

In a 2018 survey of physicians, 71% felt that #Cannabis has medicinal value. If validated to be as effective or more effective than opioids, a majority expressed a preference to use Cannabis as a first-line therapy. #Mmemberville ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/P…

As published in Pain Research and Management, rheumatic patients who use #Cannabis therapy reported significant pain reduction and enhanced sleep quality. #Mmemberville ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/P…

As published in the Feb 2021 ed of Multiple Sclerosis International, "#Cannabis may have a positive impact on the cytokine and clinical profiles in cases with multiple sclerosis." #Mmemberville #MS ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/P…

I love this Ted Talk by Ethan Nadelmann -- I showed it to my kids as an example of how to be an effective public speaker. (They already agree with the content...) Why we need to end the War on Drugs (Ethan Nadelmann | TEDGlobal 2014) ted.com/talks/ethan_na… via TED Talks

Dr #PeterGrinspoon discusses the utility of psychedelic drugs in addressing treatment-resistant psychiatric disorders. He cites several articles & 4 full-access scholarly manuscripts. #Mushrooms #Psilocybin #Ketamine #MDMA #Ecstasy #LSD Grinspoon: Grinspoon on Drugs health.harvard.edu/blog/back-to-t…

For #Cannabis growers: Researchers found that among two-week old seedlings, males tend to produce longer hypocotyls (stem between the roots & cotyledons). However, these results should not be regarded as definitive across all cultivars. #Mmemberville ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/P…

In a survey of patients who suffer from cutaneous lymphoma, #Cannabis users reported moderate itch relief. #Mmemberville sciencedirect.com/science/articl…

As published in Frontiers in Plant Science, #Cannabis phytochemical production stays relatively consistent under a range of light intensities. However, yield vastly increases under high intensity. #Mmemberville frontiersin.org/articles/10.33…

Just found out that a family friend has neuroendocrine carcinoma. Sadly, she is unlikely to try #Cannabis as a therapy, despite evidence that indicates cannabinoids have the capacity to inhibit proliferation and induce tumor death. See this 2021 review: ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/P…

The use of #psychedelics may result in better sex: "Results imply a potential positive effect on post-acute sexual functioning..." 💫✨🌟 See the full paper ~> nature.com/articles/s4159…

Study reveals that #Cannabis reduces anxiety among participants: "#THC did not increase anxiety long-term and #CBD-dominant forms of cannabis were associated with acute tension reduction that may translate to longer-term reductions in anxiety..." 🌱😮‍💨😌😎 colorado.edu/today/2024/02/…

A new study suggests that #psilocybin may function as a powerful anti-aging substance. pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC12…