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UM School Of Pharmacy Launches Nation’s First Master’s In Medical Cannabis Science And Therapeutics
The University of Maryland School of Pharmacy has launched a new Master of Science (MS) in Medical Cannabis Science and Therapeutics to provide students with the knowledge and skills needed to support patients and the medical…
Review: Mouth Swab Saliva Tests Not Sufficiently Accurate For Cannabis Detection
Roadside oral fluid detection devices are ineffective at accurately identifying past cannabis exposure, according to a literature review published in the journal Public Health.
Canadian investigators performed a systematic review of…
Long-Term Cannabis Use Associated With Lower Body Mass Index
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Lifetime cannabis exposure is associated with lower body mass index (BMI), according to longitudinal data published in the journal Psychosomatic Medicine.
Researchers from Arizona State University and the…
Use Of CBD Products For Health Becoming Widespread According To Study
The use of cannabidiol products for the treatment of either a specific health condition or for general well-being is becoming prevalent among the general public, according to survey data published in the journal Cannabis and Cannabinoid…
Majority Of Chronic Pain Patients Replace Opioids With Marijuana According To New Study
More than two-thirds of chronic pain patients registered to legally access medical cannabis products substitute marijuana for prescription opioids, according to data published in The Journal of Headache and Pain.
Investigators from the…
Federal Representatives Unveil Medical Cannabis Research Act
Today, Congressman Matt Gaetz (FL-01) unveiled the Medical Cannabis Research Act of 2018 during a press conference held at noon on Capitol Hill. The legislation, which was introduced with widespread bipartisan support, finally…
Colorado Senators Cosponsor Bipartisan Bill To Legalize Hemp
Colorado U.S. Senators Cory Gardner (R) and Michael Bennet (D) this week cosponsored the bipartisan Hemp Farming Act of 2018, which would legalize and clearly define hemp as an agricultural commodity and remove it from the list of…
U.S. Senators Call On Sessions, DOJ To Stop Blocking Marijuana Research
US Senators Orrin Hatch (R-UT) and Kamala Harris (D-CA), both members of the Senate Judiciary Committee, sent a letter today to US Attorney General Jeff Sessions urging the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) to cease efforts…
Study: Marijuana Use Associated With Immunological Benefits In HIV Patients
Cannabis use in patients with HIV is associated with reduced inflammation and immunological benefits, according to clinical data published in the journal Clinical Infectious Diseases.
Investigators from the University of Washington,…
Cleveland Cavaliers Coach And NBA Players Attend CBD Product Launch
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It is NBA All-Star weekend, which is one of my favorite weekends of the year. I have been an avid NBA fan since I was a little kid and have always dreamed of attending an NBA All-Star weekend. I used to have a…
