When the COVID-19 pandemic propelled the world into lockdown 2 years ago, a recent college graduate in New England – let’s call her Julia* – suddenly realized that her daily obsession with marijuana had already prepared her for life in isolation. “Weed is a drug that doesn’t make you want to go with other people,” …
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Biden Administration Stalls on Marijuana Law Reform
Feb. 23, 2022 Reform of federal marijuana laws has stalled despite President Biden’s campaign promise to decriminalize the drug and polls showing that a majority of Americans supports the idea. The inaction rankles supporters of looser marijuana laws because the idea has support from some Republicans and Democrats. “If someone like myself and a progressive …
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Too Much Marijuana Can Make You Unpleasantly, Dangerously Sick
Feb. 11, 2022 — At the center of the emerging science on the unintended consequences of daily long-term use of marijuana lies a paradox. For years, medical marijuana has been used to ease nausea from cancer chemotherapy and GI conditions. Now, with greater legalization comes growing awareness that chronic use of marijuana — also known …
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A Senate Candidate From Louisiana Made A Campaign Video In Which He Smokes Marijuana
Republican candidates have a habit of recording bizarre campaign videos. Think of the one for Rudy Giuliani’s son, which looked like it cost five bucks. Or think of the one for Mark McCloskey, one half of the wealthy Missouri couple who pointed guns at BLM protesters. But one Democratic senatorial candidate released one that’s bizarre …
COPD: Can Marijuana Help?
As more states approve marijuana for medical use, its perks — both possible and proven — seem to be growing like, well, weeds. The drug, which comes from the cannabis plant, is used to ease nerve pain, calm nausea during chemo, treat glaucoma, and even manage posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Research shows it can open …
Does Marijuana Help AFib?
Wondering if marijuana might have a soothing effect on your atrial fibrillation? Studies show that medical marijuana can help with symptoms of some conditions like multiple sclerosis, epilepsy, and HIV/AIDS. But for atrial fibrillation, the effects are more of a mixed bag. A Bit of Good, More Bad “It really depends on what you use …
How Marijuana Affects Heart Failure
Can marijuana ease heart failure symptoms, or might it make the condition worse? A growing number of U.S. states have legalized marijuana for medical or recreational use, but some experts say it may not be sensible or even safe to use if you have heart failure. “The more I’ve learned over the last few years, …
Can Marijuana or CBD Help?
There’s lots of interest in medical marijuana and CBD to help manage a variety of conditions and symptoms such as pain, nausea, and trouble sleeping. If you or a loved one is struggling with ulcerative colitis (UC) and its symptoms, you might wonder if marijuana or CBD could help with those. It’s useful to understand …
Connecticut Authorities Are Cautioning Against Fentanyl-Laced Marijuana After A Series Of Overdoses
istock It’s been just about four months since the state of Connecticut has legalized marijuana and it’s looking like things are off to a troubling start. Just last week, state officials warned new cannabis smokers to be cautious about what they’re consuming after health officials reported the first documented case of fentanyl-laced marijuana in the …