Research

New psychedelics research and education center launched at UC Berkeley as reform movement grows

The University of California at Berkeley announced on Monday that it is launching a new center dedicated to psychedelics research…

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How CBD and THC can help patients with PTSD

Studies have shown that CBD and THC can help patients with PTSD, but does it help one gender more than…

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Thai study suggests cannabis extracts may inhibit cancer cell growth

A government-led study in Thailand suggests that cannabis may inhibit cancer cell growth, the Bangkok Post reports. The Government Pharmaceuticals Organization (GPO)…

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Medical cannabis use by seniors associated with improved quality of life

The use of medical cannabis by those over the age of 60 is positively associated with self-reported improvements in subjects’…

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Elephant will be given CBD to treat stress after death of companion, zoo says

A zoo in Poland announced it will give CBD to an elephant in hopes of alleviating stress she’s experienced since…

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Low doses of THC hold value in mitigating symptoms of post-traumatic stress

Data from available human trials provide evidence that the administration of low doses of THC can safely and effectively mitigate…

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THC cannabinoid may treat acute respiratory distress syndrome

Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS), when caused by a bacterial toxin known as Staphylococcal enterotoxin, can be completely prevented by…

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Ketamine discoveries continue to come as further clarity is needed

Ketamine continues to be a drug short on definitive answers despite the growing research. However, since its discovery in 1962,…

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CBD for pets has gotten more popular, though vets urge caution

The increase in amateur fireworks earlier this summer rattled a lot of nerves, and not just human ones. In Washington’s Kingman Park…

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COVID-19 synthetic cannabinoid drug approved for phase-1 clinical trials

As Covid-19 continues to take lives on a daily basis, the search is ongoing for solutions that might prevent, cure…

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