“The more we checked, the more we saw that we have a new potential alternative to probably two of the most horrible diseases you can find today.” In 1963, Prof. Raphael Mechoulam sent shockwaves through the scientific world when he became the first sci…
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Using Cannabis To Treat Endometriosis
“The future of access for women, the future of medical cannabis, I think, lies in ensuring that we have a voice and we share our experiences.” Ashleigh Brown found little relief from epilepsy in traditional medicine. In the summer of 2016, Brown was go…
Cannabis Finds A Place In Grandmother’s Cupboard
Former Greater Victoria doctor says studies show benefits of cannabis on aging population If you don’t believe cannabis improves memory functions in older folks, you may be amazed by the mice in the maze. “There’s a great study out of Germany that show…
Charlie Hughes: Parents Of Boy With Epilepsy Drop Nice High Court Challenge
The parents of a three-year-old boy with severe epilepsy have dropped a legal challenge after guidelines on prescribing cannabis were ‘clarified’. Charlie Hughes went from having up to 120 seizures a day to fewer than 20, after receiving cannabis oil p…
Medical Cannabis Use Rising Among Seniors: Study
While cannabis use has been on the rise following the legalization of marijuana in Canada, a new study has found the increase in cannabis use is more pronounced among Canadian seniors. The study examined surveys conducted by a a commercial medical cann…
Florida Teacher Fired For Medical Cannabis Use
Medical cannabis has been legal in the state since 2016. A Florida high school teacher has been fired for using medical cannabis, reports the Associated Press. Despite the state legalizing medical cannabis five years ago, the Brevard County School Boar…
Why Medical Cannabis Packaging Poses Accessibility Challenges
“We have had patients who used hacksaws, pliers, or vice grips to get to their medication.” Opening medical cannabis packaging is complicated and difficult for many patients, and this is intentional. The Cannabis Act was developed with the purpose of p…
Recent Survey Finds Many Parkinson’s Disease Patients Turn To Cannabis
Parkinson’s disease is a condition that affects populations all over the globe. In fact, it is estimated that over 10 million people live with the condition worldwide. Parkinson’s disease is a neurodegenerative health condition that affects the nerve c…
Cannabis And Chronic Pain: Does The Case For Medicinal Use Stack Up?
Two expert groups have recently recommended against medicinal cannabis for people suffering persistent non-cancer pain. As a pain specialist, I often have patients asking me whether they should try medicinal cannabis. There’s a common perception it can…
5 Different Ways To Take CBD
Cannabidiol (CBD) is a chemical compound that is extracted from cannabis plants. Unlike tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), it does not have any psychoactive effects. For a long time, CBD has been lauded as a substance that can reduce pain and inflammation and…