Can marijuana relieve arthritis? The evidence is weak so far: in a 2022 trial, CBD did no better than placebo for people with hand or psoriatic arthritis. Arthritis is very common. CDC says arthritis affects 53.2 million U.S. adults, about 1 in 5. Many ask about cannabis for arthritis and medical marijuana for rheumatoid arthritis, […]
The endocannabinoid system (ECS) is the body’s own network of CB1 and CB2 receptors, signaling molecules and enzymes, and it is where THC and CBD act. Human beings have gone through a strange relationship with cannabis over the years, but it is becoming more accepted in numerous parts of the world, and in the United […]
What is THCV? It is tetrahydrocannabivarin, a cannabinoid that blocks CB1 receptors at lower amounts in lab studies, and it has no proven medical use yet. Many cannabis products are sold on claims that run ahead of the research. Some cannabis-derived drugs are FDA-approved for specific uses, and in Florida a qualified physician certifies medical […]
Medical marijuana is studied for many conditions, but FDA has not approved marijuana itself to treat any of them. Some people with psoriasis try CBD for pain or cannabis oil for psoriasis to ease symptoms, though evidence in people is lacking. Below, we look at the links between marijuana and psoriasis, what is known about […]
Does marijuana help Crohn’s disease? Trials found it can ease symptoms, but not the gut inflammation behind them. Many people now ask about cannabis products for health problems, though FDA has approved cannabis-derived drugs for only a few uses. Using marijuana for Crohn’s disease is one option people ask about, but a Cochrane review found […]
Can certain foods increase the effects of marijuana? Most claims you will hear have little or no research behind them. You may have searched for the best things to eat when high, or for ways to stay high longer. You may have heard some rumors, and there are some urban myths out there about food […]
Medical marijuana is being used for more conditions, though NIH says good evidence exists for only a few, and research on many others is at an early stage. Here we look at the links between marijuana and ADHD. Is it worth taking medical marijuana for ADHD and does weed help with ADHD symptoms? Short answer: […]
When people think of medical marijuana, they usually think of smoking medical marijuana. Did you know that topical medical marijuana is a separate option, applied to the skin instead of inhaled, though research on how well it eases pain is limited? To use one, rub the cream, balm or lotion into the skin over the […]
More people with Parkinson’s are asking about medical marijuana. Florida marijuana laws list Parkinson’s disease as a qualifying condition, so a qualified physician may certify it, with the first certification following an in-person exam. Many people with Parkinson’s now ask about medical marijuana & Parkinson’s, but a 2021 review found controlled studies did not show […]
Smoking medical marijuana has been legal in Florida since March 2019 for patients whose qualified physician certifies them for it, within limits of 2.5 oz every 35 days and 4 oz on hand. On March 18, 2019, Governor Ron DeSantis signed in the “Medical Use of Marijuana” with Senate bill 182. In 2016, 71.3% of […]
