The cannabis plant has several different cannabinoids. One of them is CBD, or cannabidiol, and there is a profound relationship between CBD and the human brain.
According to a new study published in the journal Stroke, activation of the cannabinoid receptor type 2 (CB2R) – something done naturally by cannabis and
Agonists of the CB2 receptor – such as cannabis-derived cannabinoids – may provide a treatment option for neuropathic symptoms and neuroinflammatory responses, according to a
According to a new study published in the journal Frontiers in Pharmacology, purified CBD can lead the full remission of seizures in those with epilepsy. The study,
Activation of the body’s CB2 receptor – something done naturally through the administration of cannabinoids – may provide an effective treatment option for hearing loss
Cannabinoids. So many cannabinoids. Everyone of them has their own characteristics, and more are likely to be discovered. As far as I know, there are
By Paul Armentano, NORML Deputy Director Cannabinoids are safe and effective in the treatment of chronic pain conditions, according to a review of recent clinical
This is a notice of a conference of significance in the medical cannabis field. The Research Summit will be held on March 22-23 at the Natcher
By Paul Armentano, NORML Deputy Director The administration of liquid cannabis extracts containing THC is associated with the mitigation of various symptoms of Alzheimer’s-related agitation
By Paul Armentano, NORML Deputy Director NORML is pleased to present the latest expanded/updated edition of the publication Emerging Clinical Applications for Cannabis & Cannabinoids
By Allen St. Pierre, NORML Executive Director We read with interest the recent review of medical use of cannabinoids (1). As the authors attempt to
The marijuana consumer is becoming more and more sophisticated everyday. There is more information about marijuana science out there than ever before, and more results
By Paul Armentano, NORML Deputy Director The administration of the non-psychotropic cannabinoid cannabidiol (CBD) leads to improvement in bone fracture healing, according to preclinical data
By Paul Armentano, NORML Deputy Director The administration of cannabidiol (CBD), a nonpsychotropic cannabinoid, is associated with improved quality of life in patients with Parkinson’s
Just about everyone that has gone through their teenage years has experienced acne at one point or another. For the few that haven’t, congratulations for
By Robert Bergman The medicinal and psychoactive effects that we associate with marijuana are caused by unique chemical structures called cannabinoids found in the actual
Courtesy of The Joint Blog A new study published in this month’s issue of the journal European Neurology, and published online by the U.S. National Institute of Health, has found
Courtesy of The Joint Blog A new study published in the International Journal of Neuropsychopharmacology, and published online by the National Institute of Health, has found that cannbinoids may
Courtesy of The Joint Blog A new study published in the journal Cell Immunology has found that activation of the body’s cannabinoid receptors - something done naturally by cannabis and cannabinoids
Courtesy of The Joint Blog An intriguing new study being published in next month’s issue of the journal Critical Care Medicine, and published online early by the National
Courtesy of The Joint Blog A new study published by the National Institute of Health has found that activation of the body’s cannabinoid receptors can combat skin cancer. Activiation
Courtesy of The Joint Blog A new study published by the journal Neurobiology of Aging has found promising evidence to suggest that Alzheimer’s disease is significantly worsened by a
Courtesy of The Joint Blog A new study published in the journal Cerebral Cortex has found evidence that activation of the body’s cannabinoid receptors may lead to neuroprotective benefits which
The administration of the organic cannabinoid tetrahydrocannabivarin (THCV) is associated with positive metabolic effects that may potentially be beneficial to subjects with adult-onset diabetes, according to preclinical data published
