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05/09/2018 / By David Williams

“Weeding” out bad research: Scores of data prove medical cannabis is safe and effective

For a long time, cannabis had a bad reputation. It was portrayed by the media, as well as the government itself, as a sort of dangerous gateway drug that must be avoided in order to live a productive and successful life. However, times have now changed. Nowadays, there is plenty of information about the benefits […]

03/23/2017 / By Daniel Barker

Fake weed: Why does government marijuana look so weird?

For an illustrative example of the federal government’s outdated approach to marijuana policy, one need look no further than the poor quality of the cannabis provided by the feds to scientists engaged in marijuana research. Since the 1960s, the only legal way to obtain marijuana samples for research purposes has been through the federal government, […]

06/29/2016 / By Claire Rankin

What the latest research into legal cannabis use reveals

At an international health conference in Jerusalem, information was revealed as to how patients react and respond to medical marijuana. The study, carried out by Professor Shvartzman of Ben-Gurion University, Health Sciences Faculty, concluded that most users enjoy significant benefits from medical marijuana. The study looked at patients’ socio-economic backgrounds, disease profiles and observed how […]

03/22/2016 / By Claire Rankin

Latest science study proves that cannabis is effective in the treatment of epilepsy but Pharmaceutical Companies will dominate the industry

The scientific community does not rely on the anecdotal evidence that has come forward in recent years to prove that cannabis treats and even cures epilepsy. The FDA recently approved a study into researching a drug derived from cannabis plants, which conclusively proves that cannabis helps to alleviate the symptoms of epilepsy. The study included […]

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