A new study conducted at the Institute of Molecular Psychiatry at the University of Bonn in Germany has found that cannabis triggers the release of antioxidants, which
By Paul Armentano, NORML Deputy Director Preclinical study data published online in the scientific journal Nutrition & Diabetes reports that tetrahydrocannabivarin (THCV) — a naturally occurring analogue of THC — possesses
By Anthony Martinelli Only five full months into the year, and 2013 has already been one of the best in regards to meaningful and impactful
Study will base operations in Denver; $240,000 in funding already secured DENVER- Medical professionals and interested parties have announced the start of Stage 1 of
Anyone who consumes cannabis on a regular basis knows that it doesn’t make you a dangerous drive. To many people, it makes them a safer,
By Paul Armentano, NORML Deputy Director Brain imaging research published this month in the journal Molecular Psychiatry provides physiological evidence as to why cannabis may mitigate certain symptoms of post-traumatic
A new study reported on this week at the annual meeting for the American Association of Cancer Research has found that habitual marijuana consumers have no more
Governor Jan Brewer officially signed legislation in Arizona, approving it into law, which would allow colleges in the state to conduct marijuana research. The state’s
Marijuana supporters have long known that marijuana has amazing medicinal properties. It seems like the rest of the world is just now catching up to
A new study published in The Journal of Leukocyte Biology has found exciting, albeit preliminary research which indicates that THC, one of the main compounds in marijuana,
The April issue of the scientific journal Alcoholism: Clinical and Experimental Results is scheduled to contain a report analyzing brain scans of teenage alcohol and marijuana users. The results
Tel Aviv, Israel: Low doses of THC are cardioprotective in mice, according to preclinical data to be published online in the journal Biochemical Pharmacology. Israeli scientists assessed in impact
Randwick, Australia: Adults who inhale cannabis report significantly better health outcomes than do those who smoke tobacco or a combination of both substances, according to exploratory
By Amanda Reiman, Drug Policy Alliance In this week’s “hypocrisy news,” the federal government continues to deny the medical value of cannabis even in light
One of my biggest pet peeves is when marijuana prohibitionists use the delay statement of ‘there needs to be more scientific research before we legalize
PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR MEDICAL MARIJUANA MIGRATION/RELOCATION RESEARCH PATIENTS AND CAREGIVERS WELCOME Wisconsin to Michigan Medicinal Movement Participants are needed for an undergraduate research study that
Children residing in homes where marijuana is cultivated do not suffer from adverse health effects at any greater rate than do comparable children in cannabis-free
On first glance, a federal grant to research marijuana legalization in the United States seems like a good thing, and for all I know it
Leading NIDA researcher Marilyn Huestis admits that there is “no direct correlation between driving impairment and THC concentration” and that “cannabis tolerance may develop in
The availability of cannabis retail outlets in The Netherlands is not associated with the greater incidences of cannabis use or an increase in the intensity
By Paul Armentano, NORML Deputy Director Adults with a history of marijuana use have a lower prevalence of type 2 diabetes and possess a lower
Harnessing Our Power For Victory – Americans For Safe Access National Medical Cannabis Unity Conference Americans for Safe Access invites you to exhibit your work
by Paul Armentano, NORML The oral administration of the non-psychotropic cannabis plant constituent cannabidiol (CBD) is safe and well tolerated in humans, according to clinical
By: Anthony Martinelli, Sensible Washington Cannabis is a wonderful plant; Non-lethal, therapeutically beneficial and remarkably medicinal. Clearly one of nature’s marvels. If you’re on this website,
