People with pancreatitis who had cannabinoids in their bloodstream were 3-4x less likely to die in the hospital.
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When CBD Isn’t Enough to Treat Epilepsy
Adult epileptics turn to THC when CBD falls short.
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CBD & THC Synergize in Epilepsy
Cannabinoids, particularly CBD, have taken the limelight with their dramatic life-saving effects in some cases of intractable epilepsy.
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Seizures on Synthetic Cannabinoids
Synthetic cannabinoid binds with high potency to the CB1 receptor — about 10-20x higher than THC.
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What Causes Seizures?
Excerpted from “Foundational Concepts in Neuroscience: A Brain-Mind Odyssey” by David E. Presti, PhD.
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Cannabis for Fibromyalgia
An Israeli observational study of 367 people using cannabis for fibromyalgia shows promising results.
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Bipolar Disorder & the ECS
Bipolar disorder is rarely considered from the perspective of the endocannabinoid system in mental health.
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CBD for Brain-Damaged Babies?
Could CBD save the lives of babies born with brain damage? A new clinical trial aims to find out.
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Cannabis in Cancer Treatment
Dr. Donald Abrams lays out the potential uses of cannabis in cancer care.
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Cannabis & Psychosis
The claim that cannabis causes or precipitates psychosis has long been a foundation for opposing cannabis.