Given how widely available cannabidiol is now in the USA, it comes as no surprise its use among college students is quite prevalent.Cannabidiol (CBD) is a non-intoxicating cannabinoid pursued for managing or treating a number of conditions, such as anxiety.CBD became federally "legal" in the U.S. with the passage...
Findings from a randomized controlled trial indicate long-term cannabidiol dosing on patients with high blood pressure may provide some benefit.Hypertension is a common condition where blood forcefully pushes against artery walls and can lead to heart disease, stroke, and kidney failure if untreated. While it can be often effectively...
US President Donald Trump makes good on an election promise to order the reclassification of cannabis from a Schedule I controlled substance to a less restrictive category; Schedule III.Cannabis has been a Schedule I narcotic since the early 1970's in the USA. Drugs within this category — which...
A Canadian study has identified a somewhat tenuous link between the presence of non-medical cannabis retail stores in a neighbourhood and a slight uptick in hospital emergency department (ED) visits.Researchers from various Canadian institutions have examined the association between exposure to cannabis retail stores and cannabis-related harms; focusing on...
Preliminary research indicates cannabis compounds cannabidiol (CBD) and Δ9-tetrahydrocannabinol (delta-9 THC) could have potential in treating ovarian cancer.Ovarian cancer is a condition where abnormal cells grow uncontrollably in the ovaries, fallopian tubes, or peritoneum. It's considered one of the deadliest gynecological malignancies, characterized by vague symptoms that can often...
News the Trump administration could soon reschedule marijuana to Schedule III under the Controlled Substances Act has the National Drug and Alcohol Screening Association (NDASA) very concerned over transport and work safety issues.In September last year, Donald Trump gave indication he would back the rescheduling of cannabis to Schedule...
Many seniors have found cannabis to be helpful in treating or managing various health conditions. But like any medicine, it can cause issues and the impacts add burden to hospital emergency departments.Various studies have indicated medical cannabis is generally safe for and well-tolerated by older adults. However, a new...
New Zealand Regulation Minister David Seymour last week announced reforms to regulations for the nation's industrial hemp sector.One of the issues holding back hemp in the land of the long white cloud is its classification. Industrial hemp is a Class C controlled drug under New Zealand's Misuse Of Drugs...
Medical cannabis firm Australian Natural Therapeutics Group (ANTG) has been provided a $1.38 million government grant for targeted infrastructure upgrades to its Armidale facility in New South Wales.The upgrades, which will include improved greenhouse systems, post-harvest environments, and advanced processing equipment will also create 20 new jobs in the...
While the focus on avoiding "driving high" under the influence of cannabis has largely been on younger adults; it's an important issue to put in front of seniors too.With legalization efforts in the USA, consumption of cannabis is increasing and so too are associated risks such as impaired driving....
