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08/26/2018 / By Janine Acero

Cannabidiol (CBD) can reduce the risk of relapse among alcohol and cocaine addicts

Cannabis is the last thing you might think of when looking to curb alcohol or cocaine cravings. However, a study published in Nature, suggests that cannabidiol (CBD) may indeed be useful in this rather difficult endeavor. People who were previously addicted to drugs and alcohol often struggle to stay abstinent, with some days being more difficult than others. This becomes […]

05/22/2018 / By David Williams

Legal marijuana sales expected to hit $75 billion by 2030, say analysts

The legalization of marijuana across the U.S. could hold many economic benefits. This is according to analysts who have studied the subject and tried to project the kind of revenue that could be at stake. Based on their estimates, the market for truly legal marijuana could be worth well over what it is now. To […]

04/23/2018 / By Vicki Batts

People who use medical cannabis are less likely to abuse opioids, research finds

Could plant medicine be the solution to the pharma industry-created opioid epidemic? Despite being marked with stigmata, the cannabis plant has continued to prove its medicinal value — even under strict (and nonsensical) prohibition via the federal government. Multiple studies have shown that marijuana, when used medicinally, reduces the risk of opioid abuse — and […]

03/03/2018 / By Jhoanna Robinson

Majority of people consider alcohol more harmful than marijuana, according to recent survey

As opinions differ regarding marijuana legalization all over the country, an important question is how amending the national marijuana policy can affect the use of other substances, such as alcohol. A new research study, conducted by researchers at North Carolina-based nonprofit organization RTI International conducted a survey of over 1,900 adults in Oregon before the […]

02/13/2018 / By David Williams

Medical marijuana is causing a dip in alcohol sales: Researchers confirm a correlation

Have you ever wondered what legalizing medical marijuana in your state could do to alcohol sales? A group of researchers used that question as the basis of a new study that they conducted, and now they have an actual answer. According to the group of researchers, which hailed from two U.S. colleges and one Peruvian […]

10/19/2017 / By JD Heyes

14 years of rising opioid deaths in Colorado REVERSED after marijuana was legalized

As the country and lawmakers in Washington continue to debate the merits (and legality) of marijuana, the state of Colorado has made a startling discovery: The quasi-legalization of recreational pot use there has had a dramatically positive effect on the rate of opioid deaths. As reported by Reason Magazine, since the legalized sale of recreational […]

10/14/2017 / By Michelle Simmons

Could medical marijuana be a solution to the opioid epidemic?

Medical marijuana users in Illinois report that their use of the substance to relieve pain has lessened or stopped their use of other prescription medications such as opioids, as reported by The Daily Mail. The small-scale study from DePaul University and Rush University suggests it could be a solution to the opioid crisis. The researchers […]

08/27/2017 / By Russel Davis

Medical cannabis use found to dramatically decrease reliance on addictive prescription medications

Taking medical cannabis may significantly reduce the need for prescription medications, a recent study revealed. As part of research, a team of health experts at the University of New Mexico examined patients who voluntarily enrolled in the New Mexico state medical cannabis program. The patients were also on scheduled prescription medications. Prescription drug use was reported to the New Mexico Prescription […]

10/06/2016 / By JD Heyes

US Attorney General admits prescription painkillers are the gateway drug, not marijuana

For years advocates of legalizing marijuana for recreational use have emphatically stated that there is no evidence that suggests that pot serves as a “gateway drug” – that is, cannabis use leads to the abuse of other, more potent drugs. Proponents of the cause have been pointing out for years that there are other, more […]

04/04/2016 / By Claire Rankin

Can you get addicted to medical marijuana?

Medical marijuana is becoming more popular by the day for both medical and recreational reasons. It’s commonly prescribed for illnesses such as cancer, epilepsy, depression and even pain. With its reputation as a dangerous, addictive substance, however, many are left wondering if they will become addicted if they take it for medical purposes. The problem […]

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