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Study Suggests Using Cannabis For Morning Sickness Might Harm Baby's Brain - Newsweek
Bad news for pregnant women with nausea. A recent study shows a correlation between cannabis use during pregnancy and a decrease in neural connections in babies exposed to synthetic cannabis in the womb. The implication that cannabis use during pregnancy lowers or impedes brain function is nothing new. This study, though performed on rats, not human subjects, definitely makes a case for further research on in utero cannabis exposure and fetal development.
From the article:
Based on our research and the previous existing findings in the field, it can be said that using marijuana during pregnancy would not be a wise choice.However, it is also notable that the observed effect in the offspring can vary according to their age and according to the trimester during which they were exposed to the drug as well as dose and route of administration of the drug.
A survey of 1120 Minnesota medical marijuana cancer patients found that cannabis improved symptoms associated with cancer. Pain measured on a 10-point scale dropped from a median of 8 to 6.7 and patients reporting a pain score of 10 dropped 25%. This study is notable because it’s the largest of it’s kind to date using information provided by patients. Minnesota, as part of the medical cannabis approval process, requires patients to answer questions and provide usage and symptom data in order to refill prescriptions.
From the article:
The results are encouraging, especially as patients look for alternatives to opioid painkillers. In addition to addiction concerns, he noted that preliminary studies have found that opioids might fuel growth of some cancers. On the other hand, cannabis is metabolized by the body in the same way as many cancer-killing chemotherapy drugs. More research is needed to make sure cannabis isn’t disrupting the effectiveness of chemotherapy and hurting survival rates.
Research presented at the 2019 Experimental Biology Meeting has shed new light on the interaction of opioids and cannabinoids, allowing a broader understanding of how the two drugs, when combined may be the future of chronic pain control. Turns out, in a small primate study, subjects who were given a combination of opioids and synthetic THC experienced less of a psychoactive effect than groups given single doses of either opioids or cannabinoids. The next step in the research is to determine exactly how the two substances interact and whether using them in conjunction will be beneficial for pain not usually responsive to opioids.
From the article:
We think that by combining them, we can get the anti-inflammatory pain-relieving properties from the cannabis, decrease the dosages of both that are needed, and when we decrease those dosages, we should, in theory, be able to avoid the side effects that are apparent in larger doses.
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Marijuana May Improve Women's Enjoyment Of Sex - ReutersA small study out of Missouri suggests that women who use cannabis before engaging in sexual activity have more satisfying orgasms than those who don’t. The study had many shortcomings— it wasn’t a controlled study, it utilized a small pool of non-diverse subjects, and it didn’t account for amount of cannabis consumed or the method, ie. smoke, edible, concentrate, etc. The results of the study, however, are interesting due to the framing of marijuana not as a risk-factor for dangerous behavior but as an aid in sexual pleasure.
From the article:
Women who used marijuana before sex were twice as likely as those who didn’t to say they had “satisfactory” orgasms, the survey found. And women who regularly used the drug were twice as likely as occasional users to have satisfying orgasms.
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New Study: Is CBD a New Candidate for Treating Alcoholism?
Preclinical studies using cell culture and animal models suggest that CBD could be a highly effective treatment for alcohol use disorder. CBD protects the brain and the liver against damage from alcohol and helps reduce the likelihood and severity of relapse.
The only problem is the lack of data in humans. Future research should focus on verifying these results in clinical studies, narrowing down possible mechanisms and therapeutic effects, and determining optimal dosages.
Read the full write-up here.
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By CannaHealthStudy Suggests Using Cannabis For Morning Sickness Might Harm Baby's Brain - Newsweek
Bad news for pregnant women with nausea. A recent study shows a correlation between cannabis use during pregnancy and a decrease in neural connections in babies exposed to synthetic cannabis in the womb. The implication that cannabis use during pregnancy lowers or impedes brain function is nothing new. This study, though performed on rats, not human subjects, definitely makes a case for further research on in utero cannabis exposure and fetal development.
From the article:
Based on our research and the previous existing findings in the field, it can be said that using marijuana during pregnancy would not be a wise choice.However, it is also notable that the observed effect in the offspring can vary according to their age and according to the trimester during which they were exposed to the drug as well as dose and route of administration of the drug.
A survey of 1120 Minnesota medical marijuana cancer patients found that cannabis improved symptoms associated with cancer. Pain measured on a 10-point scale dropped from a median of 8 to 6.7 and patients reporting a pain score of 10 dropped 25%. This study is notable because it’s the largest of it’s kind to date using information provided by patients. Minnesota, as part of the medical cannabis approval process, requires patients to answer questions and provide usage and symptom data in order to refill prescriptions.
From the article:
The results are encouraging, especially as patients look for alternatives to opioid painkillers. In addition to addiction concerns, he noted that preliminary studies have found that opioids might fuel growth of some cancers. On the other hand, cannabis is metabolized by the body in the same way as many cancer-killing chemotherapy drugs. More research is needed to make sure cannabis isn’t disrupting the effectiveness of chemotherapy and hurting survival rates.
Research presented at the 2019 Experimental Biology Meeting has shed new light on the interaction of opioids and cannabinoids, allowing a broader understanding of how the two drugs, when combined may be the future of chronic pain control. Turns out, in a small primate study, subjects who were given a combination of opioids and synthetic THC experienced less of a psychoactive effect than groups given single doses of either opioids or cannabinoids. The next step in the research is to determine exactly how the two substances interact and whether using them in conjunction will be beneficial for pain not usually responsive to opioids.
From the article:
We think that by combining them, we can get the anti-inflammatory pain-relieving properties from the cannabis, decrease the dosages of both that are needed, and when we decrease those dosages, we should, in theory, be able to avoid the side effects that are apparent in larger doses.
***
Looking for an amazing, great tasting, organic CBD oil that really works? We at CannaHealth love <3 SabaiDee and their high potency CBD oil. Use our exclusive coupon for 15% off. Just enter the promo code "cannahealth" at checkout!
You can check it out here!
***
Marijuana May Improve Women's Enjoyment Of Sex - ReutersA small study out of Missouri suggests that women who use cannabis before engaging in sexual activity have more satisfying orgasms than those who don’t. The study had many shortcomings— it wasn’t a controlled study, it utilized a small pool of non-diverse subjects, and it didn’t account for amount of cannabis consumed or the method, ie. smoke, edible, concentrate, etc. The results of the study, however, are interesting due to the framing of marijuana not as a risk-factor for dangerous behavior but as an aid in sexual pleasure.
From the article:
Women who used marijuana before sex were twice as likely as those who didn’t to say they had “satisfactory” orgasms, the survey found. And women who regularly used the drug were twice as likely as occasional users to have satisfying orgasms.
CannaHealth Stories Published This Week
New Study: Is CBD a New Candidate for Treating Alcoholism?
Preclinical studies using cell culture and animal models suggest that CBD could be a highly effective treatment for alcohol use disorder. CBD protects the brain and the liver against damage from alcohol and helps reduce the likelihood and severity of relapse.
The only problem is the lack of data in humans. Future research should focus on verifying these results in clinical studies, narrowing down possible mechanisms and therapeutic effects, and determining optimal dosages.
Read the full write-up here.