CLINICAL The association between Cannabis sativa (cannabis) and psychosis goes back at least as far as the Pen-ts’ao Ching, the world’s oldest pharmacopeia, which is attributed to the Chinese emperor Shen-Nung (circa 2700 BC). It says, “ma-fen [the fruit of cannabis] if taken in excess will produce visions of devils […]
If you live with anxiety, you’ve probably come across some of the many claims surrounding the use of marijuana for anxiety symptoms. Plenty of people consider marijuana helpful for anxiety. A 2017 national survey of more than 9,000 Americans found that 81 percent believed marijuana had one or more health […]
Cannabis is a go-to remedy for some folks living with anxiety. But not all cannabis is created equal. Some strains can actually bring on or worsen anxiety. The key is to choose a strain with a high CBD-to-THC ratio. Cannabidiol (CBD) and tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) are the main active compounds in […]
Photo: MysteryShot | Getty Images Photo: MysteryShot | Getty Images Image 1 of / 1 Caption Close Image 1 of 1 Photo: MysteryShot | Getty Images How To Know What Dosage Of CBD To Take Back to Gallery The brave new world of cannabidiol or CBD-infused products is growing. That […]
Wounded Brain with Marijuana Leaf getty Covid-19 is taking a serious toll on mental health. Polls from the CDC and other organizations show that the pandemic has greatly increased mental health issues like anxiety, depression and suicidal thoughts. While struggling with these challenging symptoms, many are losing jobs and access […]
Strains That Ease Strain: The Best Cannabis for Anxiety and Depression Many countries, including local governments in 33 US states, have legalized marijuana for medicinal use. Volumes of scientific reports stating that cannabis can cure tons of diseases and medical ailments have convinced politicians of the efficacy of the plant. […]
A new healthcare technology company, Cannalogue, is launching a petition in their native land of Canada to get the Ministries of Health on board with providing national healthcare coverage for medical cannabis. The petition, entitled United for Access, was started because of the financial burden the COVID-19 pandemic has had […]
Over the last few years, cannabis has (slowly) started going through a transformation as it becomes destigmatized and increasingly legalized around the country. There’s more information, research, and interest in it than ever before, and one of the buzziest aspects of the booming cannabis industry is a compound it contains called […]
The benefits without the mood-altering effects The cannabis plant contains cannabinoids including cannabidiol (CBD) and tetrahydrocannabinol (THC).2 While the latter (THC) is the psychoactive (mood-altering) component of cannabis, CBD is non-psychoactive and has been proven to be beneficial in assisting with the relief of symptoms associated with a number of […]
The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) grilled Mumbai-based talent manager Jaya Saha on Monday and Tuesday in connection with drugs angle in the Sushant Singh Rajput’s death case. During the investigation, Jaya Saha, who works for the KWAN Talent Management Agency, revealed that she ordered CBD oil online for Shraddha Kapoor. […]
