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Cannabis Has Drug-Drug Interaction Risks With Certain Chemotherapies Image Cannabis NewsNovember 12, 2024 Cannabis use may impact the efficacy or side effect profile of patients undergoing active cancer treatment, according to research presented at the Society for Integrative Oncology 2024 Conference. “Medical cannabis use is becoming more prevalen
Cannabis can help some people – but not everyone – sleep Image Cannabis NewsNovember 11, 2024 Study explains THC can help young adults with depression or anxiety but otherwise could worsen sleep problems Many insomniacs swear by cannabis as a way to help them sleep – while many scientific studies have found that THC actually exacerbates sleep probl
Illegal Cannabis Poses Risks to Consumers and the Public Image Cannabis NewsNovember 5, 2024 In 2023, District resident Steph Sherer ate an edible to help with pain as she recovered from surgery. A few hours later, she woke up unable to move her limbs. She had lost all muscle control. Her heart was racing and she was covered in hives. “I was litera
Medical cannabis trial concludes with closing arguments Image Cannabis NewsNovember 5, 2024 Closing arguments were heard Monday in a civil lawsuit that will determine the legality of two ballot initiatives to legalize medical marijuana. Steven E. Guenzel, the attorney representing plaintiff John Kuehn, argued that because some of the petition pages
A pizzeria mistakenly sold pizza laced with THC. Here’s how it happened. Image Cannabis NewsOctober 31, 2024 A pizza shop in Wisconsin shocked patrons when it apologized for inadvertently selling pizzas containing THC, the primary psychoactive component in cannabis. They figured it out when customers reported feeling odd after eating slices of thei
Stakes Are High For Nebraska's Medical Marijuana Families: Why They're Pushing For Cannabis Legalization Image Cannabis NewsOctober 29, 2024 Nebraska's push for medical cannabis has been fueled by passionate advocates, including Shelley and Dominic Gillen, who have spent years fighting for treatment options for their son Will who is battling severe
The molecular anti-metastatic potential of CBD and THC from Lebanese Cannabis via apoptosis induction and alterations in autophagy Image Cannabis NewsOctober 28, 2024 The medicinal plant Cannabis sativa L. (C. sativa) is currently being extensively studied to determine the full extent of its therapeutic pharmacological potential. Δ9-tetrahydocannab
JOMS study: Recreational marijuana use may increase sedation requirements during oral and maxillofacial surgery Image Cannabis NewsOctober 28, 2024 Research published in the Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (JOMS) reveals recreational marijuana users undergoing oral and maxillofacial surgery – such as tooth extractions or biopsies in an am
NY Medics Report Epidemic Of Severe Reaction To Cannabis Called ‘Scromiting’ Image Cannabis NewsOctober 25, 2024 A growing epidemic is reportedly sending New Yorkers to the hospital due to severe reactions to cannabis. Inside the reported epidemic hitting New York emergency rooms called "scromiting." The sickness, dubbed “Scromiting,” named for the
Data shows yearly increase in accidental marijuana exposures in Ohio children under 12 Image Cannabis NewsOctober 23, 2024 So far in 2024, accidental marijuana exposures in children 5-years-old and under are more than five times what they were five years ago. COLUMBUS, Ohio — Data from the Central Ohio Poison Center shows the number of accidental m
Medical Marijuana Dispensaries Near Preschools In Arizona? Court of Appeals Says Yes Image Cannabis NewsOctober 22, 2024 The Arizona Court of Appeals decided recently that medical marijuana dispensaries can operate close to preschools. This decision stems from a legal challenge against the Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS) regarding the
As Cannabis Use Grows Among Cancer Patients, Federal Agency Highlights Need For Rescheduling Image Cannabis NewsOctober 18, 2024 Cancer patients using cannabis for symptom relief are increasing, but research on its safety is limited due to federal restrictions. As cannabis legalization continues to expand across the U.S., its use among cancer patie
Topical Cannabis Cream Mitigates Pruritus In Thai Clinical Trial Image Cannabis NewsOctober 16, 2024 Pruritus is a medical term for ‘itching.’ While pruritus can develop for a multitude of reasons, it is fairly common among patients with chronic kidney disease. According to a June 2024 study, the worldwide prevalence of pruritus is 39.8%. The numbe
Cannabis-Based Dronabinol Could Transform Alzheimer's Care, New Study Finds Image Cannabis NewsOctober 7, 2024 A study reveals that dronabinol, a synthetic THC, decreases agitation in Alzheimer’s patients by 30%, according to recent findings. A recent study has found that dronabinol, a synthetic version of THC (the primary psychoactive component in
Chronic Pain Patients Support Cannabis Access Expansion While Physicians Favor Restrictions, Study Finds Image Cannabis NewsOctober 4, 2024 People suffering from chronic pain are more supportive of policies that expand cannabis access as compared to physicians. Those suffering from chronic pain are more in favor of policies that expand cannabis acc
US (OK): MMJ business owners consider legal action amid inspection backlog Image Cannabis NewsOctober 3, 2024 Some Oklahomans in the medical cannabis industry say they are considering taking legal action amid the backlog of commercial license inspections. They say people have lost everything because of this, and it's even making things tough for th
