In a 25-page memo to Congress last month, the DEA quietly announced it would make a determination on whether to reschedule cannabis from Schedule I — drugs the DEA considers as having high potential for abuse and no medical value — to a lower schedule. Since the announcement, cannabis advocates have been celebrating at the […]
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Dr. Mike Hart: PTSD, Vets, & Opioid Dependency, Pt. II
Our veterans in North America — and among our allies — have experienced issues with PTSD and chronic pain that in many cases lead to abuse of prescription narcotics or anti-anxiety medications. PTSD, a chronic condition involving horrific memories that cannot be erased, sufferers often respond disproportionately to certain stimuli and have intense feelings of sadness, fear, and […]
Can Cannabis Treat Autism? Dr. Piomelli Answers
Can Cannabis Treat Autism? Parents want to know: Can cannabis treat autism? The use of cannabis — or medical marijuana — to treat autism in children is a controversial subject. Today’s guest is Dr. Daniele Piomelli, researcher and professor of Anatomy & Neurobiology at University of California, Irvine’s School of Medicine, where he researches autism […]
Dr. Sue Sisley Gets FDA Approval To Study 76 Vets Suffering From PTSD
Thanks heroes like Dr. Sue Sisley — people who don’t take “no” for an answer — through lots of ups and downs, the FDA has finally provided its long-overdue approval for testing cannabis’ powerfully therapeutic compounds as a potential treatment for combat veterans returning struggling with PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder). We have veterans killing themselves every day […]