Cannabis Drinks Help People Consume Less Alcohol While Improving Sleep And Mood, Study Finds
Most people who consume cannabis beverages end up drinking less alcohol— and see improved sleep, less stress and reduced pain, according to the results of a new study. The results come as Congress is considering whether to allow a currently scheduled ban on hemp THC products to take effect as scheduled in November or to […]
Athletes on Medical Cannabis Want Sleep and Focus, Not Muscle Recovery, Study Finds
Every CBD-for-athletes pitch of the last decade has sold the same story: sore muscles, faster recovery, inflammation. A dataset covering 47,522 people who both train and use medical cannabis says the top complaints are something else entirely. Focus. Sleep. Stress. The recovery pitch has been the entire commercial thesis behind cannabis in sport. Sponsorships, product […]
Medical Marijuana Improves Pain, Sleep And Anxiety In Women With Endometriosis While Also Reducing Opioid Use, Study Shows
Medical marijuana helps women with endometriosis achieve long-term improvements in their symptoms while also reducing the use of opioids, according to a new study. Using cannabis-based medicinal products (CBMPs) “was associated with sustained improvements in pain, health-related quality of life, sleep, and anxiety at 24 months,” the research found. Cannabis was also “well tolerated” by most patients, […]
1 In 5 Cancer Survivors Use CBD To Treat Symptoms Like Pain, Sleep Problems And Distress, Study Shows
Nearly one in five cancer survivors say they’ve used the cannabis component CBD after getting their diagnosis—primarily to manage pain, sleep difficulties and emotional distress, according to a new study. And more than half of those who used it for specific symptoms reported at least some benefit. The research, published in the Journal of Palliative […]