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Clinical Trial: Oral THC Reduces Nightmare Frequency and Intensity in Patients With Post-Traumatic Stress

"Taken together, our findings demonstrate that dronabinol is effective in reducing PTSD-related nightmares, with an acceptable safety profile," the study's authors concluded.The post Clinical Trial: Oral THC Reduces Nightmare Frequency and Intensity in Patients With Post-Traumatic Stress appeared first on NORML. Go to the article

Survey: Older Veterans Frequently Report Cannabis Use

Veterans between the ages of 50 and 64 are 44 percent more likely than non-veterans to consume cannabis. Veterans between the ages of 65 and 80 are 33 percent more likely.The post Survey: Older Veterans Frequently Report Cannabis Use appeared first on NORML. Go to the article

Study: Endometriosis Patients Experience Sustained Improvements from Medical Cannabis, Reduce Their Opioid Use

"These findings provide real-world evidence supporting the potential utility of cannabis-based medicinal products in endometriosis-associated pain."The post Study: Endometriosis Patients Experience Sustained Improvements from Medical Cannabis, Reduce Their Opioid Use appeared first on NORML. Go to the article

Clinical Trial: Oral CBD Mitigates Post-Surgery Ocular Pain as Effectively as Opioids

The twice-daily use of CBD provides pain relief on par with codeine and acetaminophen. No adverse effects were associated with CBD consumption.The post Clinical Trial: Oral CBD Mitigates Post-Surgery Ocular Pain as Effectively as Opioids appeared first on NORML. Go to the article

Georgia: Enrollment in State’s Medical Cannabis Access Program Spikes Following Law Change

Nearly 45,000 Georgians are now registered to access medical cannabis products.The post Georgia: Enrollment in State’s Medical Cannabis Access Program Spikes Following Law Change appeared first on NORML. Go to the article

California: Cannabis Use by Adults Holds Stable Post-Legalization

Researchers reported that the "prevalence of past-year and past-month cannabis use among adults in California remained largely stable across the eight-year study."The post California: Cannabis Use by Adults Holds Stable Post-Legalization appeared first on NORML. Go to the article

Senate: Lawmakers Approve Funding Bill Delaying Implementation of Federal Hemp-Derived Intoxicants Ban

The delay provides Congress with an additional month to consider pending legislation that seeks to regulate naturally occurring hemp-derived cannabinoid products rather than outlaw them.The post Senate: Lawmakers Approve Funding Bill Delaying Implementation of Federal Hemp-Derived Intoxicants Ban appeared first on NORML. Go to the article