Hemp-Based Plastic Shows Promise As Environmentally Friendly Alternative To Traditional Packaging Materials, Study Finds
CBD is widely used for personal wellness. In the not-so-distant future, it could be used for environmental wellness. By Phillip Smith, The American Hemp Monitor Many ubiquitous plastics we use for everything from water bottles to food packaging to substrates for flexible electronics are made from petroleum-based materials such as polyethylene terephthalate (PET), which not […]
The Cannabis Component CBG Shows Promise In Treating Rheumatoid Arthritis With Its ‘Anti-Inflammatory Capacity,’ Study Finds
A lesser known cannabis component known as CBG could represent a novel treatment in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis (RA), according to a new study. Researchers at the Rambam Health Care Campus in Israel released preclinical findings from a study examining cannabigerol, a non-intoxicating cannabinoid, and its potential to reduce inflammation associated with arthritis. While […]
Marijuana Legalization Is Linked To ‘Significant Reductions’ In Opioid Overdoses, Federally Funded Study Finds
States that legalize medical or recreational marijuana see “significant reductions” in opioid overdoses among adults with employer-sponsored health insurance—indicating that a “substitution” effect may be at play—according to a new federally funded study. While numerous studies have linked state-level legalization to reduced opioid deaths, researchers at the University of Kentucky’s College of Public Health said […]
Psychedelic Decriminalization Support Flat For Two Years, UC Berkeley Survey Finds
Voter support for psychedelic research, therapy and prescription access all surged. Decrim didn’t move. A new Berkeley survey says it out loud. The Short Version Voter support for psychedelic research jumped 14 points to 63% in two years. Support for prescription-medicine access climbed 12. Therapeutic-use legalization rose 10. Decriminalization moved a statistically insignificant one point. […]