The initiative will see the collaborations conducting clinical research on any of the 21 conditions for which the use of medical marijuana is approved for in Pennsylvania. Pennsylvania’s medical cannabis program has been extremely popular since it was signed into law by Governor Tom Wolf in April 2016. In other recent cannabis related news out of Pennsylvania,Continue reading “Medical Marijuana Research Program Launched in Pennsylvania”
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Dr. Raphael Mechoulam: The Father of Cannabis Research
Dr. Mechoulam was born on November 5th, 1930 in Sofia, Bulgaria. He was raised in a wealthy Jewish family that eventually had to leave their hometown because of antisemitism. Interestingly, despite his distinction in cannabis doctor science, Mechoulam’s name isn’t often associated with mainstream discussions about CBD, THC, and the endocannabinoid system. He’s received awards, but itContinue reading “Dr. Raphael Mechoulam: The Father of Cannabis Research”
How Does Marijuana Affect Blood Pressure?
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is a disease that affects 1 in 3 American adults. With this fact in mind, and the number of states who are legalizing recreational and medicinal cannabis, heart beats, blood is pumped through their circulatory system. Blood pressure is created by the amount of force that this process places onContinue reading “How Does Marijuana Affect Blood Pressure?”
List of Qualifying Health Conditions for Medical Marijuana in Each State
The majority of states in the U.S. now allow for some form of medical marijuana. Patients with one of these conditions can work with a doctor to get the necessary approval to buy and use medical cannabis. Here are the qualifying health conditions found for medical marijuana dispensaries states. In 2016, voters in Arkansas approved new medicalContinue reading “List of Qualifying Health Conditions for Medical Marijuana in Each State”