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Hate the way cannabis feels? You may be wired to dislike it
Josh Kaplan - Published on August 22, 2018Read moreCannabis can make a lot of people feel anxious. Learn about some factors that might contribute to an unpleasant experience after consuming.
Why don’t more doctors prescribe cannabis to their patients?
Josh Kaplan - Published on August 2, 2018Read moreThe medicinal cannabis movement is gaining momentum, but why are doctors so hesitant to prescribe medical cannabis to their patients?
Does CBD Only Come From Cannabis and Hemp?
Josh Kaplan - Published on July 12, 2018Read moreCannabis may not be the only plant with the potential of producing cannabinoids like THC and CBD. Here’s what else might and why.
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A Look Into the Benefits of Cannabis for Alzheimer’s Disease
Josh Kaplan - Published on June 25, 2018Read moreLearn about how THC and CBD have the potential to help treat and even prevent Alzheimer’s disease.
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The Latest in Medical Cannabis Research: Summer 2018
Josh Kaplan - Published on June 19, 2018Read moreTrying to keep track of all the advances in cannabis research? Here are some brief summaries from some of the biggest headlines of the summer.
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Cannabis May Protect the Brain Against Stress and Injury, and Here’s Why
Josh Kaplan - Published on May 24, 2018Read moreLearn about the potential of cannabis to help limit further damage to individuals who have experienced trauma or injury to the brain.
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THC tolerance: here’s why t-breaks work so quickly
Josh Kaplan - Published on May 17, 2018Read moreLearn about how THC tolerance develops and why your tolerance to cannabis recovers quickly once you take a break.
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What Is the GPR55 Receptor and Why Is It Important in CBD’s Benefits?
Josh Kaplan - Published on April 4, 2018Read moreG-protein coupled receptor 55, or GPR55, is a receptor that may extend CBD’s health benefits, including preventing seizures and fighting cancer. Learn more about it here.
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How Cannabis Enhances the Effects of Opioids
Josh Kaplan - Published on March 29, 2018Read moreResearch shows that cannabis may enhance the effects of opioids to relieve pain. Read more about how cannabinoid receptors, like CB1, are important to the effects of opioids.
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How cannabis relieves different types of pain
Josh Kaplan - Published on March 28, 2018Read moreDifferent types of pain require different types of treatment for relief. Learn more about the research behind the use of cannabinoids like THC and CBD to relieve pain.
