Medical Marijuana Shows Promise for Pain
But scientists and doctors are divided on the medicinal benefits of smoking the drug
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Study Investigates Barriers to Medical Marijuana Access in Canada
CANNABIS CULTURE - Do you use cannabis for medical purposes? A coalition of health groups is asking for the help of Canadian medical marijuana users in a new study about barriers to accessing the drug.
Rand Corp. Think-Tank Retracts Study On Medical Marijuana Dispensary Closings and Crime Rates
A nonprofit think tank on Monday retracted a widely reported study that linked last year’s closing of hundreds of medical marijuana dispensaries in Los Angeles to a rise in crime rates in surrounding neighborhoods.
Rand Removes Report on Crime and Pot Dispensaries
Promising further review, the think tank removes a study from its website linking pot clinics to a drop in crime rates, after sharp criticism from the city attorney's office.
The Federal Government ‘Ardently Supports’ Medical Marijuana Research?! Who Knew?
US Federal government claims to have been the biggest supporter of medical marijuana research all along
Cannabis ‘Could Ease Pain Of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder’
Cannabis could help ease the symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder, scientists say - as long as it was administered early enough.
Calgary University Seeks Participants for Marijuana Dependency Study
A University of Calgary study hopes to fix the chronic lack of research surrounding marijuana abuse.
Umass Amherst Professor Says He Will Appeal DEA Denial for Medical Marijuana Grow
On August 8, a second "final order" was signed by U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency Administrator Michele Leonhart denying the appeal of University of Massachusetts Amherst professor Lyle Craker to grow marijuana on the campus for research into the plant's potential medical applications.
Could a Form of Ecstasy Fight Cancer?
New research suggests that a modified form of MDMA — more commonly known as the illegal drug ecstasy — could kill some types of blood cancer cells.
Study: Marijuana Not Linked With Long Term Cognitive Impairment
The idea that "marijuana makes you dumb" has long been embodied in the stereotype of the slow, stupid stoner, seen in numerous Hollywood movies and TV comedies and going unquestioned by much of American culture.
