American Medical Association Study of 63 Million People Finds No Link Between Marijuana Legalization and Increased Rates of Psychosis

American Medical Association Study of 63 Million People Finds No Link Between Marijuana Legalization and Increased Rates of Psychosis

A new study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) Psychiatry has concluded that there is “no statistically significant increase” in psychosis-related diagnoses in states that have legalized marijuana compared to those that continue to criminalize cannabis. The research team, led by scientists from Stanford University, the University of Pennsylvania and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs …

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Federal Health Agency Issues Advisory on Cannabidiol, Citing Potentially Safer Purchase Options in Dispensaries

Federal Health Agency Issues Advisory on Cannabidiol, Citing Potentially Safer Purchase Options in Dispensaries

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) recently issued an advisory regarding the potential harms, side effects, and unknowns associated with the use of Cannabidiol (CBD). This comes as CBD is gaining in popularity among Americans, with an estimated 270,000 retailers across the country selling various CBD-infused products, including topicals, fabric, food, and beverages. SAMHSA underscored the need …

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Exploring the Therapeutic Benefits of Cannabigerolic Acid (CBGA)

Exploring the Therapeutic Benefits of Cannabigerolic Acid (CBGA)

The therapeutic benefits of cannabigerolic acid (CBGA) have gained increased attention in recent years, with more and more studies being conducted to assess its efficacy as a potential treatment for a range of health conditions. CBGA is one of the most abundant compounds found in the Cannabis sativa plant, and it has been identified as the precursor molecule for the …

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Meet the Author: Dr. Paul Miller, MD

Meet the Author: Dr. Paul Miller, MD

Hi, I’m Dr. Paul Miller MD, a Board Certified Neurologist with 28 years of experience in the medical field. I graduated from the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine in 1995 and have since dedicated my career to advancing our understanding and treatment of neurological disorders. Through my research and practice, I am committed to finding new and innovative ways …

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