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Hemp Seed Oil Shows Promise for Faster Wound Healing, Study Finds 0
- CANNABIS OIL
- May 13, 2025
A new study suggests hemp seed oil could become a natural, cost-effective alternative for wound care, outperforming conventional antibiotic ointments. Researchers from Universitas Syiah Kuala in Indonesia found that wounds in mice treated with hemp seed oil healed significantly faster than those treated with chloramphenicol, a standard antibiotic ointment, or left untreated. The 21-day study,
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Nebraska Sheriffs, AG Oppose Medical Marijuana Bill Amid Voter Backing 0
- MEDICAL MARIJUANA
- May 8, 2025
Fifteen Nebraska sheriffs, joined by the state Attorney General Mike Hilgers, have signed a letter opposing new legislation that would regulate medical marijuana, despite strong voter support for legalization last November. The letter, also endorsed by police association leaders, argues that the proposed bill-LB 677-would dangerously expand marijuana access and fuel the black market, calling
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Study Finds Medical Cannabis May Affect Cognitive Flexibility in Drivers 0
- CANNABIS OIL
- May 6, 2025
An Australian study has found that while medical cannabis containing THC does not impact processing speed, attention, or inhibitory control in drivers, it may reduce cognitive flexibility and executive function. Researchers from the University of Queensland and University of the Sunshine Coast tested 78 participants who used either cannabis oil or vaporised flower. After cannabis
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South Carolina’s Medical Marijuana Bill Faces Uphill Battle as Session Nears End 0
- MEDICAL MARIJUANA
- May 1, 2025
South Carolina remains one of only eight states without any legal form of medical marijuana, and the proposed Compassionate Care Act is facing tough odds as the legislative session nears its end. The bill, known formally as Senate Bill 53, would allow doctors to prescribe regulated cannabis products like edibles, oils, and balms to patients
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Will Medical Marijuana Replace Opioids In War On Cancer?0
- HEALTH, MEDICAL MARIJUANA
- June 12, 2018
President Trump recently told reporters he will likely support a congressional effort to end the federal ban on marijuana, which could finally help cut through the red tape blocking scientists from conducting large-scale trials on the benefits of medical marijuana in cancer patients. Medical marijuana is still a controversial topic when it comes to doctors
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Cannabis on the Ballot: Key States to Watch in November 0
- LEGALITIES
- October 31, 2024
As the legalization of cannabis continues to be a hot-button issue across the United States, several states are gearing up for crucial votes this November. According to a recent report from The Hill, three states in particular are set to make significant decisions regarding marijuana legislation. In Florida, voters will consider a constitutional amendment to
Proposed Changes to WV Medical Marijuana Law 0
- LEGALITIES, MEDICAL MARIJUANA, NEWS
- February 5, 2018
CHARLESTON, WV – When medical marijuana becomes available in West Virginia in another 17-months, you won’t see it inedible or smokable plant forms like these. Creams, oils, and pills containing the substance are the only options. That disappoints cancer survivor Rusty Williams, who says medical pot got him through chemotherapy. “And within 30 seconds of

CBD oil: All The Rage, But Is It Really Safe And Effective?0
- CANNABIS OIL, MEDICAL MARIJUANA, NEWS, SCIENCE
- May 7, 2018
The non-intoxicating marijuana extract is being credited with helping treat a host of medical problems—everything from epileptic seizures to anxiety to inflammation to sleeplessness. But experts say the evidence is scant for most of these touted benefits. Worse, CBD is being produced without any regulation, resulting in products that vary widely in quality, said Marcel
Medical Marijuana May Reduce Opioid Use A Little 0
- CANNABIS OIL, HEALTH, NEWS, SCIENCE
- April 3, 2018
Making medical marijuana available might help reduce opioid prescriptions, researchers reported Monday. They found states that legalized the medical use of marijuana saw small reductions in opioid prescriptions for Medicare and Medicaid patients. “State implementation of medical marijuana laws was associated with a 5.88 percent lower rate of opioid prescribing,” wrote Hefei Wen of the