The ever-increasing use of cannabis calls for a concerted effort to elucidate both positive and negative effects of this drug...
The non-psychoactive cannabis constituent cannabidiol is an oral anti-arthritic therapeutic in murine collagen-induced arthritis
Many cannabinoids, the biologically active components of marijuana, are known to interact with and modulate human’s immune system. Among the...
Recent meta-analysis demonstrates that CBD may be an effective treatment for MS
A recent study looks at the potential benefits of Cannabidiol for the treatment of multiple sclerosis (MS). The study looks...
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...
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...
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....
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...
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...
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...
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...