Category: Wellness
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Cannabis Cocktails for Beginners
Now that Prop. 64 has begotten a recreational marketplace for marijuana, many are rolling their eyes at advertisements for cannabis-infused tea, chocolate and barbecue sauce. But while legalization opens the gate for long overdue research on the medical efficacy of cannabis, Prop. 64 also grants more Californians the opportunity to experiment for themselves with the…
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Cannabis: Brain Alterations May Spur Feelings of Alienation
New research has revealed altered brain activity in young adults with cannabis addiction. The findings suggest a mechanism that may explain why the risk of depression and other mental health issues is higher among those who use the drug, according to Medical News Today. The study was carried out by Dr. Peter Manza, Dr. Dardo…
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High Cost of Medical Marijuana Causes Pain in Vermont
Recent scientific reviews have found substantial evidence that marijuana can be useful in easing at least some types of chronic pain. Yet even for the majority of Americans who live in states that have legalized medical marijuana, choosing opioids can be much cheaper. "I can get a bottle of opioids for a dollar on my state insurance," says…