Current restrictions on marijuana research are absurd

"The human brain naturally produces and processes compounds closely related to those found in Cannabis sativa, better known as marijuana [see "The Brain's Own Marijuana," by Roger A. Nicoll and Bradley E. Alger. These compounds are called endogenous cannabinoids or...

Senator Kennedy encourages DEA to provide Medical Marijuana for research

" June 11, 2008, 10:53 am Medical Marijuana Links By John Tierney We’ve been discussing the presidential candidates’ positions on medical marijuana. Here are a couple of other interesting reports...

Medicinal Marijuana Effective for Neuropathic Pain in HIV

"Medicinal Marijuana Effective for Neuropathic Pain in HIV August 6, 2008 By Debra Kain In a double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial to assess the impact of smoked medical cannabis, or marijuana, on the neuropathic pain associated with HIV,...

What Your Government Knows About Cannabis And Cancer -- And Isn't Telling You

" Paul Armentano  What Your Government Knows About Cannabis And Cancer -- And Isn't Telling You Posted June 24, 2008 | 04:20 PM (EST) ...

Marijuana As Wonder Drug

"Marijuana As Wonder Drug By Lester Grinspoon, Boston.com, 1 March 2007 The Boston Globe, © Copyright 2007 Globe Newspaper Company. Also published as: Marijuana, the wonder drug - International Herald Tribune A NEW STUDY* in the journal Neurology is being hailed as...

Should marijuana be a medical option ? Pro/Con

"PRO Medical MarijuanaCON Medical Marijuana1. Physician Perspectives on Marijuana's Medical Use"The evidence is overwhelming that marijuana can relieve certain types of pain, nausea, vomiting and other symptoms...

poor brain cells

marijuanalike chemicals may direct key brain cells to make proper connections while in the womb, according to a new study. Researchers report that the molecules, called cannabinoids, serve as guideposts for young cells in the attention and decision-making parts of fetal mouse...

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