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Marijuana Use: Prevention of Squamous Cell Carcinoma
After adjusting for potential confounders (including smoking and alcohol drinking), 10 to 20 years of marijuana use was associated with a significantly reduced risk of HNSCC…
Cannabis use improves schizophrenia Cognition
Abstract This study examined the relationship between neuropsychological performance and three different indices of cannabis use in schizophrenia. These indices were DSM-IV lifetime abuse/dependence, frequency of use, and recency of use. Sixty males with...
Cannabidiol as a novel inhibitor of Id-1 gene expression in aggressive breast cancer cells
Abstract Invasion and metastasis of aggressive breast cancer cells is the final and fatal step during cancer progression, andis the least understood genetically. Clinically, there are still limited therapeutic interventions for aggressive and metastatic breast cancers...
Acid Reflux: Effect of Cannabinoids on the triggering of transient lower esophageal sphincter
Effect of Delta(9)-tetrahydrocannabinol, a cannabinoid receptor agonist, on the triggering of transient lower esophageal sphincter relaxations in dogs and humans. Background and purpose Transient lower oesophageal sphincter relaxations (TLESRs) are the main mechanism...
Effects of synthetic cannabinoid on sleep in fibromyalgia: results of a randomized controlled trial
BACKGROUND Sleep disorders affect many patients with chronic pain conditions. Cannabis has been reported by several patient populations to help sleep. We evaluated the safety and efficacy of nabilone, a synthetic cannabinoid, on sleep disturbance in fibromyalgia (FM),...
Smoked cannabis for chronic neuropathic pain: a randomized controlled trial
BACKGROUND Chronic neuropathic pain affects 1%-2% of the adult population and is often refractory to standard pharmacologic treatment. Patients with chronic pain have reported using smoked cannabis to relieve pain, improve sleep and improve mood. METHODS: Adults with...
Parkinson's Disease: Evaluation of the neuroprotective effect of cannabinoids
Evaluation of the neuroprotective effect of cannabinoids in a rat model of Parkinson's disease: importance of antioxidant and cannabinoid receptor-independent properties. Abstract We have recently demonstrated that two plant-derived cannabinoids,...
Cervical Cancer: Inhibition of Cancer Cell Invasion by Cannabinoids
Inhibition of Cancer Cell Invasion by Cannabinoids via Increased Expression of Tissue Inhibitor of Matrix Metalloproteinases-1 Background Cannabinoids, in addition to having palliative benefits in cancer therapy, have been associated with anticarcinogenic effects....
Prostate Cancer: Inhibition of human tumor prostate PC-3 cell growth by cannabinoids
Inhibition of human tumor prostate PC-3 cell growth by cannabinoids R(+)-Methanandamide and JWH-015: Involvement of CB2 background: We have previously shown that cannabinoids induce growth inhibition and apoptosis in prostate cancer PC-3 cells, which express high...
THC effective in the treatment of schizophrenia in four case reports
1. In a letter to the editor of the Journal of Clinical Psychiatry doctors of the Rockland Psychiatric Center in Orangeburg, New York, USA, reported of four more patients with schizophrenia not responding to other medication, who improved considerably with a treatment...
Cannabis Medicated: Arthritis Balm
Take 4 ounces of leaf marijuana and place in a large stock pot. Cover well with water and add 1.25 cups of olive oil. Bring to a boil and simmer at a low boil for 5-6 hours, adding water as needed. Allow to cool and strain through cheese cloth, saving the liquid....
How to Make Glycerine-Based Cannabis Medicated Tinctures
by Leanne Barron You need to use food grade U.S.P glycerine, this can be relatively hard to find inexpensively but a gallon lasts a LONG time. Glycerines have a shorter shelf life than alcohol based tinctures and while they can sit on the shelf I refrigerate mine....
How to Make Alcohol-Based Cannabis Medicated Tinctures
Jay R. Cavanaugh, Ph.D. AAMC, National Director Many patients who utilize and benefit from medical cannabis do not wish to smoke due to the perceived health hazards of smoking or for other personal reasons. These patients are in something of a bind. Smoking...
Marijuana Studies & Reports
Treating Depression With Cannabinoids - Prohibitionists sometimes claim marijuana causes depression and scoff at marijuana as a treatment for depression. Here a Viennese doctor describes repeated clinical successes using oral THC to treat depression. Understanding the...
Medical Marijuana Endorsed by Leukemia and Lymphoma Society
With a vote on medical marijuana looming in the U.S. House of Representatives, the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society has adopted a formal policy position calling for removal of criminal and civil penalties for seriously ill patients using marijuana with their doctor's...
Medical Marijuana Laws F.A.Q
Q: How many states have enacted medical marijuana laws since 1996? A: Fifteen states and the District of Columbia -- Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Maine, Michigan, Montana, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, Oregon, Rhode Island, Vermont, and Washington....
Cannabinoids induce incomplete maturation of cultured human leukemia cells
ABSTRACT Monocyte maturation markers were induced in cultured human myeloblastic ML-2 leukemia cells after treatment for 1-6 days with 0.03-30 microM delta 9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), the major psychoactive component of marijuana. After a 2-day or longer treatment,...
Prevention of Alzheimer's Disease Pathology by Cannabinoids: Neuroprotection Mediated by Blockade of Microglial Activation
Alzheimer's disease (AD) is characterized by enhanced -amyloid peptide (A) deposition along with glial activation in senile plaques, selective neuronal loss, and cognitive deficits. Cannabinoids are neuroprotective agents against excitotoxicity in vitro and acute...
Cannabinoid System in Neuroprotection, Raphael Mechoulam PhD
Raphael Mechoulam PhD presents explanation of cannabinoid receptors. Why would our cells have receptors specifically intended to receive cannabinoids if we were not meant to be assimilated into the body?
This is an excellent video and focuses on the scientific data to support Raphael Mechoulam PhD assertions.
Montel Williams testifies before the Los Angeles City Council: Medical Marijuana and MS
Speaking on behalf of medical marijuana patients everywhere; Montel Williams faces the Los Angeles city council as the vote to regulate dispensaries. Worth mentioning... Montel talks about the effects of butane on people with nervous system disorders - as a result I...