The new analysis published by the American Medical Association (AMA) this week has added to the growing body of evidence linking cannabis with reduced opioid prescriptions. The study, which studied a sample population of more than 8,000 patients registered in New York’s medical cannabis program, found that among pain patients who received marijuana for more than 30 days, opioid amounts …

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The entourage effect is an increasingly popular topic in the growing world of medical cannabis. It refers to the idea that the various compounds within the cannabis plant—terpenes, cannabinoids, and other compounds—interact synergistically to provide a more robust therapeutic effect than any of them could provide on their own. This phenomenon has been explored intensively in recent years, as researchers …

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Are CBG and CBN Strains Worth the Increased Cost? Cannabis has left a lasting impression on society, and its popularity is only increasing. As more people become aware of the plant and its wide range of therapeutic applications, interest in specific compounds, like cannabinoids, is growing. Two of the less-known cannabinoids are cannabigerol (CBG) and cannabinol (CBN), which are gaining …

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What are the most effective intake routes for cannabinoid bioavailability? This article will explore the various methods of cannabis intake and discuss the factors that impact your body’s absorption of cannabinoids. Cannabis is a powerful plant with therapeutic, medicinal, and recreational uses. Whether you want to relax, reduce anxiety, or manage pain, different intake methods can produce different effects. To …

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These findings are consistent with other research on marijuana legalization and opioid use. For instance, a 2019 study published in the journal Health Economics found that recreational marijuana legalization is associated with a 26 percent reduction in retail pharmacy-based codeine distribution. A separate study published by the American Medical Association (AMA) that same year found that about one in three …

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The cannabis industry has been a boon for many sectors of the economy, particularly in the agricultural sector. As cannabis legalization has spread throughout much of the United States, so too has the need for more workers in the cannabis industry – from horticulturalists who cultivate cannabis to laboratory technicians who conduct quality control checks and process cannabis for sale …

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The American Medical Association (AMA) recently released a study examining the use of medical marijuana as an alternative to opioids for pain management among chronic pain patients. The cross-sectional study, published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) Substance Use And Addiction, involved data from 1,724 adults 18 and older living in 36 states, plus Washington, D.C., from …

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The potential of CBD to help people reduce their nicotine cravings and quit smoking is an exciting development, especially given the numerous studies that have already demonstrated its harm reduction capabilities. A new study published in the journal Chemical Research in Toxicology was funded by the National Institutes of Health and National Institutes of Environmental Health Sciences and focused on …

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The anatomy of the Cannabis plant is one of great scientific interest. As the plant has been used for medicinal, recreational, and spiritual purposes for centuries, understanding its composition and structure is critical in order to maximize its potential. This article will explore the anatomy of the Cannabis plant and discuss the various components that make up its structural foundation. …

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A recent review of twenty studies conducted by researchers at the University of Sydney is challenging the notion that there is a ‘hangover effect’ for marijuana use the day after consumption. Results of this research, published in the journal Cannabis and Cannabinoid Research, suggest that the majority of performance assessments did not detect a negative impact on cognitive function and …

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