A recent study looks at the potential benefits of Cannabidiol for the treatment of multiple sclerosis (MS). The study looks at the immunomodulatory potential for such treatments. A salient takeaway from the...
Recent meta-analysis demonstrates that CBD has antioxidative and anti-inflammatory properties
A meta-analysis published in 2020 demonstrates that cannabidiol (CBD) may be beneficial for a number of diseases due to its effect on oxidative stress. More specifically, G-protein coupled receptors, along with their...
Cannabinomics: A novel approach to differentiating cannabis varieties
A recent study surveyed twenty varieties of cannabis using a novel technique that they refer to as cannabinomics. This technique employs mass spectrometry of the entire metabolome along with statistical analysis as...
The synthetic cannabinoid WIN55,212-2 mesylate decreases the production of inflammatory mediators in rheumatoid arthritis synovial fibroblasts by acti
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a very common chronic disease affecting many joints, most noticeably those in the hands and feet. It occurs when the body’s immune system attacks its own tissues that...
Distinct Effects of 9-Tetrahydrocannabinol and Cannabidiol on Neural Activation During Emotional Processing
The plant Cannabis contains multiple compounds that likely possess distinct psychoactive properties. In fact, 9-Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and CBD, the two major constituents, were recently demonstrated to influence anxiety response – at neural,...
Effectiveness of Cannabidiol Oil for Pediatric Anxiety and Insomnia as Part of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder: A Case Report
Cannabidiol (CBD) is a constituent of cannabis that has been demonstrated by laboratory research to deliver anxiety-relieving, anti-inflammatory benefits without psychoactive effects. However, clinical data on the therapeutic benefits and safety profile...
Daily-level associations between PTSD and cannabis use among young sexual minority women
Sexual minority women (SMW, i.e. lesbian, bisexual, and other women who partner with women) experience trauma exposure and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) more frequently than heterosexual women. They are also more prone...
Cannabidiol as a Therapeutic Alternative for Post-traumatic Stress Disorder: From Bench Research to Confirmation in Human Trials
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is characterized by difficulties that a person faces when recovering from experiencing or witnessing a terrifying event. It affects approximately 10% of the population at some point in...
Cannabidiol in the Treatment of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder: A Case Series
A retrospective clinical study conducted at the Wholeness Center, a large mental health clinic in Colorado, has recently suggested that administration of oral cannabidiol (CBD) in addition to routine psychiatric care may...
Use of a Synthetic Cannabinoid in a Correctional Population for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder-Related Insomnia and Nightmares, Chronic Pain, Harm Redu
Nabilone, a synthetic compound that mimics THC - the main psychoactive constituent of the plant cannabis, is a medication indicated for preventing nausea and vomiting in cancer patients. In ongoing clinical trials,...