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A Parent’s Guide to Pediatric Seizures and Cannabinoid Medicine
Dr. Dustin Sulak - Published on February 6, 2018Read moreYou’ve read the research. You’ve talked with other parents. And you’ve decided to try cannabis for pediatric epilepsy. What is the best way to set up a dosing regimen for your child that will be most effective?
What Are the Risks and Benefits of Treating Pediatric Seizures With Cannabinoid Medicine?
Dr. Dustin Sulak - Published on February 2, 2018Read moreThis guide helps parents exploring whether to treat their child’s pediatric seizures with medical cannabis understand the risks, potential benefits, current scientific studies, and more.
Indiana Eyes Medical Marijuana Legalization, Governor OKs CBD Sales Until Mid-March
The Associated Press - Published on January 26, 2018Read moreGov. Eric Holcomb announced Friday the extension of an enforcement moratorium on cannabidiol, or CBD oil, products until the legislative session ends in mid-March.
Why Cannabis and CBD Offer Hope for Future Autism Treatments
Josh Kaplan - Published on January 25, 2018Read moreEmerging research is demonstrating how CBD-rich preparations of cannabis may help alleviate symptoms associated with autism (ASD).
Veterans for Cannabis: Meet Todd Scattini, ‘The Hemp Colonel’
Nick Etten - Published on January 17, 2018Read moreMeet Lt. Colonel Todd Scattini, a veteran and advocate of hemp and medical cannabis who now dedicates his efforts to discovering their potential through research.
The Top CBD Cannabis Studies of 2017
Josh Kaplan - Published on December 28, 2017Read moreFrom benefits in epilepsy, autism, and beyond, here are some of 2017’s biggest medicinal cannabis news stories that focused on cannabidiol (CBD).
We Asked a Scientist: What’s the Right Dose of CBD?
Leafly Staff - Published on December 21, 2017Read moreLeafly’s in-house neuroscientist Nick Jikomes explains how different cannabinoids interact, why different conditions benefit from different doses of CBD, and more.
Cannabis and Mental Health: It’s Complicated
Elianna Lev - Published on December 20, 2017Read moreAre those with mental illness using cannabis to help with symptoms, or does cannabis use cause and exacerbate those symptoms? How do substance-abuse issues figure in? Elianna Lev investigates.
Are Too Many Canadian Medical Marijuana Patients ‘Faking It’?
Harrison Jordan - Published on December 19, 2017Read moreAre there a bunch of ‘fakers’ in Canada’s medical marijuana program? That’s what the Canadian government has suggested as it defends a new tax being imposed on the nation’s medical cannabis system.
Veterinarians Want Permission to Research Cannabis for Pets
The Associated Press - Published on December 7, 2017Read moreWashington has been standing in the way of clinical trials, veterinarians and researchers say. Now a push is underway to have barriers removed so pets and people can benefit.