Category: MMJ
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New Study: Cannabis Effective Treatment for Alcoholism
A recent study published in The Journal of Neuroscience has found that chronic alcoholics could have a smoother recovery process through the use of cannabis. Cannabinoids, the primary healing compounds found in cannabis, work as a neuroprotective shield, allowing the substance to infiltrate the part of the brain damaged by the withdrawal process. As a…
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Can Low Doses of THC Help Restore Memory?
A recent study found that the active ingredient in cannabis restores memory in older mice. But what — if anything — does that mean for us? The study, published in the journal Nature Medicine, was conducted by scientists in Germany. Over a period of one month, one group of mice of various ages was given…
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West Virginia hemp farming a growth industry
West Virginians can now apply for a license to grow industrial hemp for commercial purposes, and some pioneers already are into their second growing season. Source: West Virginia hemp farming a growth industry