The endocannabinoid system (ECS) has long been associated with how we process emotions, including stress and fear. Anandamide, the very first discovered, and likely most well-understood endogenous cannabinoid, functions as a neurotransmitter...
Testing Essential Oils of Industrial Hemp Against Bacteria
Why is industrial hemp growth coming from the Cannabis Sativa L. strain of cannabis is restricted in many countries? Because it’s often confused with marijuana. But this lower THC strain has very...
The Dose Dependence of Delta-9 THC in Place Conditioning Paradigms
Cannabis aversion in mice increases at higher doses of THC How much is too much when it comes to marijuana use? While marijuana in small doses can be rewarding, high doses could...
Cannabinoids May Increase Neuromuscular Communication
Peripheral nervous system cannabinoids may increase neuromuscular communication Many studies focus on how cannabinoids function in our brains. Of course, most of us have heard about the cannabinoids which can make...
What to expect at your first medical cannabis appointment
Whether you’re new to medical cannabis or new to CED Clinic, it’s normal to have questions about how the process works. You should feel at ease when you schedule your consultation. With...
Are you eligible to book a medical cannabis appointment?
Managing uncomfortable symptoms can be as much of a a demanding routine as walking your dog or taking the long commute to work. But unlike those tasks, discomfort, pain, and stressful ailments...
Qualifying conditions for a medical marijuana card in Massachusetts
You may have thought about obtaining a medical marijuana card in the past, but perhaps you didn’t know what qualifies. Do you know who’s eligible for a card? Managing a condition? Medical...
Is Cannabis Really Harmful to the Brain? Here’s What Doctors Say
Link: A Preliminary Study of Functional Brain Activation Among Marijuana Users during Performance of a Virtual Water Maze Task. Blog Post Chronic marijuana users have less brain activation in areas regulating visuospatial...
Cannabidiol as a New Treatment for Rare Forms of Epilepsy
New research shows that cannabidiol (CBD) can treat therapy refractory epileptic encephalopathies. Epilepsy is a chronic neurologic disorder characterized by a predisposition to seizures, with a prevalence of 8.5 per 1,000 people...
5 Benefits of Being a Medical Cannabis Patient
Like many Massachusetts residents, you may choose self-medicate for various symptoms with marijuana that you buy recreationally. It’s possible you never realized this is what you were doing, or that you even...