Unveiling the Hidden Potential of Terpenes in Cannabis Medicine Cannabis has long been celebrated for its therapeutic benefits, with most attributing its effects to the well-known cannabinoids, THC and CBD. However, there...
Endorsements announced for the Doctor-Approved Cannabis Handbook
I'm absolutely thrilled to share with you the upcoming launch of my very own "Doctor-Approved Cannabis Handbook". This has been a labour of love, the fruit of years of intense research, and...
The ‘Psychedelic’ Claims of THC-O-Acetate Debunked
In the dynamic world of cannabis, THC-O-acetate has recently emerged as the new player on the field, largely due to bold claims of it providing a 'psychedelic' experience. But what does the...
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...
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...
Dr. Caplan’s cannabis care for suffering children
Strong work by Dan Adams in today's Boston Globe, underscoring the FIERCE struggles (and matched heroics!) that all too many families face as they fight for their children against the anti-cannabis armchair...
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...
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...
Use and effects of cannabinoids in military veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder
Cannabinoids comprise biologically active components of cannabis, such as CBD or THC, as well as their synthetic counterparts. Upon entering the body, cannabinoids activate the endogenous cannabinoid signalling system, thereby producing a...
Associations of PTSD, chronic pain, and their comorbidity on cannabis use disorder: Results from an American nationally representative study
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and chronic pain are two distinct conditions found to occur together in a large number of patients. In fact, symptoms of PTSD and chronic pain tend to worsen...