https://enjoy-the-farm.multiscreensite.com https://enjoy-the-farm.multiscreensite.com/survey-many-consumers-substitute-cannabis-for-prescription-medications <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> Most consumers acknowledge using cannabis in place of pharmaceutical medications, according to survey data compiled by the telehealth platform NuggMD. </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> Of the 485 subjects surveyed, more than 79 percent said that they consumed cannabis, at least in part, as an alternative to prescription medications. Notably, most respondents did notparticipate in state-sanctioned medical marijuana access programs. The findings, which are </span> </p> <p> <span> consistent with numerous other surveys, indicate that many consumers use cannabis for therapeutic purposes, even if they do not self-identify as patients. </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> Many longitudinal studies report a decline in patients’ use of conventional medicines, </span> </p> <p> <span> specifically opioids, anti-anxiety drugs, and sleep aids, following their use of cannabis. </span> </p> <p> <span> Consumers also frequently report substituting cannabis for alcohol, tobacco, and other controlled </span> </p> <p> <span> substances. </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <a href="https://norml.org/news/2025/07/17/survey-many-consumers-substitute-cannabis-for-prescription-medications/" target="_blank"> Source </a> </p> </div> Wed, 23 Jul 2025 17:04:10 GMT https://enjoy-the-farm.multiscreensite.com/survey-many-consumers-substitute-cannabis-for-prescription-medications thumbnail main image https://enjoy-the-farm.multiscreensite.com/preclinical-data-suggests-cbd-mitigates-age-related-cognitive-decline Using CBD daily is associated with improved memory and reduced age-related cognitive decline, according to a study published in the journal Frontiers in Aging Neuroscience. <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> </span> <strong>   </strong> <span> <span> The daily administration of CBD is associated with improved memory and reduced age-related cognitive decline, according to preclinical data published in the journal </span> </span> <span> Frontiers in Aging Neuroscience </span> <span> . </span> </p> <p> <span> </span> <span> Researchers reported that CBD treatment reduced neuroinflammation and improved learning and memory processes.  </span> </p> <p> <span> </span> <span> “The findings of this study indicate that CBD reduces inflammatory response in the brain and improves cognitive decline associated with aging,” the study’s authors concluded. “Importantly, evidence was also observed suggesting that long-term CBD treatments do not have negative impacts on these same functions and brain regions, nor do they cause negative side effects … It is possible that the effects of CBD treatment can be enhanced if an extract with THC and terpenoids is used.” </span> </p> <p> <span> </span> <span> <span> Separate data published recently in the journal </span> </span> <span> <span> Alzheimer’s Research and Therapy </span> </span> <span> similarly reports that CBD treatment improves memory in preclinical models of Alzheimer’s disease (AD).  </span> </p> <p> <span> </span> <a href="https://norml.org/news/2025/06/19/preclinical-data-suggests-cbd-mitigates-age-related-cognitive-decline/" target="_blank"> Source </a> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> </div> Tue, 01 Jul 2025 16:28:48 GMT https://enjoy-the-farm.multiscreensite.com/preclinical-data-suggests-cbd-mitigates-age-related-cognitive-decline Cannabis Study thumbnail main image https://enjoy-the-farm.multiscreensite.com/survey-parkinsons-disease-patients-report-quality-of-life-improvements-following-cannabis-use Most Parkinson’s disease (PD) patients who consume cannabis say that it mitigates their symptoms and improves their health-related quality of life. <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/08f79277/dms3rep/multi/Cannabis+and+Parkinson-s.png" alt="Cannabis tincture rests on top of a cannabis leaf"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> </span> <span> <span> Most Parkinson’s disease (PD) patients who consume cannabis say that it mitigates their symptoms and improves their health-related quality of life, according to survey data published in the journal </span> </span> <span> Parkinson’s Disease </span> <span> . </span> </p> <p> <span> </span> <span> European investigators surveyed 1,136 patients with PD (median age: 68 years). Among those who acknowledged using cannabis, 60 percent said that it improves their quality of life. Most respondents said that cannabis mitigates their pain and rigidity and improves their sleep. Approximately 40 percent of consumers said that cannabis use reduces their tremor frequency. Many patients similarly reported beneficial effects from the use of CBD products. </span> </p> <p> <span> </span> <span> “Both cannabis and CBD users reported high effectiveness levels for sleep disorders, pain, and rigidity/cramps, as well as high overall levels of satisfaction with the substances,” the study’s authors concluded. “An enhanced communication with healthcare providers and facilitated access to safe products are needed so that people with PD can maximize the benefits of cannabinoids when clinically appropriate.” </span> </p> <p> <span> </span> <span> Observational studies have found cannabis inhalation to be associated with PD symptom improvements, including improvements in pain, tremor, and bradykinesia (slowness of movement). </span> </p> <p> <span> </span> <a href="https://norml.org/news/2025/06/19/survey-parkinsons-disease-patients-report-quality-of-life-improvements-following-cannabis-use/" target="_blank"> Source </a> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> </div> Tue, 01 Jul 2025 16:16:57 GMT https://enjoy-the-farm.multiscreensite.com/survey-parkinsons-disease-patients-report-quality-of-life-improvements-following-cannabis-use thumbnail main image https://enjoy-the-farm.multiscreensite.com/survey-endometriosis-patients-say-cannabis-is-more-effective-poses-fewer-side-effects-than-prescription-medications Most patients with endometriosis say that cannabis is superior to pharmaceutical medications and possesses fewer side effects. <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/08f79277/dms3rep/multi/Endometriosis+-+Cannabis.png" alt="A sign that says Pain Relief"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> </span> <span> <span> Most patients with endometriosis say that cannabis is superior to pharmaceutical medications and possesses fewer side effects, according to survey data published in the journal </span> </span> <span> Reproduction &amp; Fertility </span> <span> . </span> </p> <p> <span> </span> <span> Australian researchers assessed responses from 889 endometriosis patients residing in 28 countries. Consistent with prior surveys, most respondents acknowledged positive experiences with medical cannabis. Seventy-eight percent of respondents described cannabis as “more effective in managing my symptoms than my current or previous pharmaceutical medication.” An equal percentage acknowledged that cannabis posed “less severe” side effects than prescribed medications. </span> </p> <p> <span> </span> <span> Sixty-nine percent of respondents said that they turned to cannabis because other medications provided inadequate pain control. Ninety percent of those surveyed said that they would recommend cannabis “to a friend or relative with the disease.” </span> </p> <p> <span> </span> <a href="https://norml.org/news/2025/06/12/survey-endometriosis-patients-say-cannabis-is-more-effective-poses-fewer-side-effects-than-prescription-medications/" target="_blank"> Source </a> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> </div> Tue, 01 Jul 2025 15:51:47 GMT https://enjoy-the-farm.multiscreensite.com/survey-endometriosis-patients-say-cannabis-is-more-effective-poses-fewer-side-effects-than-prescription-medications thumbnail main image https://enjoy-the-farm.multiscreensite.com/marijuana-users-are-nearly-5-times-as-likely-to-regularly-exercise-than-eat-fast-food-stereotype-busting-survey-shows Marijuana consumers are more than three times more likely to regularly exercise than drink alcohol, and they're nearly five times more likely to work out routinely. <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/08f79277/dms3rep/multi/Cannabis+-+Being+Healhy.png" alt="Picture of a person putting on Running Shoes."/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> </span> <span> Marijuana consumers are more than three times more likely to regularly exercise than drink alcohol—and they’re nearly five times more likely to routinely work out than eat fast food—according to another stereotype-defying survey. </span> </p> <p> <span> </span> <span> The poll from the cannabis telehealth platform NuggMD looked at the habits of cannabis users, who were asked about the frequency they engage in seven different activities—from alcohol consumption to movie theater attendance. </span> </p> <p> <span> </span> <span> One of the takeaways was that marijuana consumers reported regularly engaging in exercise (27.4% daily and 34.9%multiple times per week) significantly more often than using alcohol (6.1%  daily and 11.3% multiple times per week). </span> </p> <p> <span> </span> <span> Another finding from the survey was that cannabis consumers are 4.8 times more likely to regularly exercise than to eat fast food (1.5% daily and 11.5% multiple times per week). </span> </p> <p> <span> </span> <span> Notably, the new poll also found that relatively few marijuana consumers frequently use food delivery services, with just 3.3% reporting that they order delivery daily and 8.3% saying they use such services multiple times a week. </span> </p> <p> <span> </span> <a href="https://www.marijuanamoment.net/marijuana-users-are-more-than-5-times-as-likely-to-regularly-exercise-than-eat-fast-food-stereotype-busting-survey-shows/" target="_blank"> Source </a> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> </div> Tue, 01 Jul 2025 15:48:58 GMT https://enjoy-the-farm.multiscreensite.com/marijuana-users-are-nearly-5-times-as-likely-to-regularly-exercise-than-eat-fast-food-stereotype-busting-survey-shows thumbnail main image https://enjoy-the-farm.multiscreensite.com/sports-fans-welcome-cannabis-brand-sponsorships-for-teams-in-professional-leagues-like-nfl-nba-and-mlb-poll-shows A majority of sports fans across multiple leagues—from the NFL to pro tennis and the NBA to NASCAR—say it’s acceptable for cannabis companies to sponsor teams. <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/08f79277/dms3rep/multi/Cannabis+-+sports.png" alt="A cannabis leaf is next a basket ball."/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> </span> <span> A majority of sports fans across multiple leagues—from NFL to pro tennis and NBA to NASCAR—say it’s acceptable for cannabis companies to sponsor teams, according to a new survey from Performance Research and Full Circle Research.  </span> </p> <p> <span> </span> <span> There was more support for allowing CBD-related sponsorships, as opposed to deals with “THC brands,” but in no case was there majority opposition to either kind of partnership among fans of nine different sports leagues: NFL, NBA, MLB, MLS, UFC, NHL, Pro Tennis, Pro Golf and NASCAR. </span> </p> <p> <strong> Here’s the percentage of sports fans across those leagues who say it’s “completely” or “mostly” acceptable for CBD companies to sponsor teams: </strong> </p> <ul> <li> <strong> MLS: </strong> <span> <span> 73 percent </span> </span> </li> <li> <strong> UFC: </strong> <span> <span> 68 percent </span> </span> </li> <li> <strong> Pro Tennis: </strong> <span> <span> 64 percent </span> </span> </li> <li> <strong> NHL: </strong> <span> <span> 62 percent </span> </span> </li> <li> <strong> Pro Golf: </strong> <span> <span> 62 percent </span> </span> </li> <li> <strong> NBA: </strong> <span> <span> 60 percent </span> </span> </li> <li> <strong> NASCAR: </strong> <span> <span> 56 percent </span> </span> </li> <li> <strong> NFL: </strong> <span> <span> 55 percent </span> </span> </li> <li> <strong> MLB: </strong> <span> <span> 55 percent </span> </span> </li> </ul> <p> <strong> Here’s the percentage of sports fans across those leagues who say it’s “completely” or “mostly” acceptable for THC companies to sponsor teams: </strong> </p> <ul> <li> <strong> MLS: </strong> <span> <span> 69 percent </span> </span> </li> <li> <strong> UFC: </strong> <span> <span> 60 percent </span> </span> </li> <li> <strong> NHL: </strong> <span> <span> 55 percent </span> </span> </li> <li> <strong> Pro Tennis: </strong> <span> 53 percent </span> </li> <li> <strong> NASCAR: </strong> <span> <span> 53 percent </span> </span> </li> <li> <strong> NBA: </strong> <span> <span> 50 percent </span> </span> </li> <li> <strong> Pro Golf: </strong> <span> <span> 49 percent </span> </span> </li> <li> <strong> NFL: </strong> <span> <span> 46 percent </span> </span> </li> <li> <strong> MLB: </strong> <span> <span> 46 percent </span> </span> </li> </ul> <p> <span> </span> <span> The outlet reported that the survey also showed that a majority of sports fans’ perceptions of leagues and teams are either positively affected or unchanged due to cannabis sponsorships—though it also found that only 17 percent are aware of any such specific partnerships. </span> </p> <p> <span> </span> <a href="https://www.marijuanamoment.net/sports-fans-welcome-cannabis-brand-sponsorships-for-teams-in-professional-leagues-like-nfl-nba-and-mlb-poll-shows/" target="_blank"> Source </a> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> </div> Tue, 01 Jul 2025 15:46:06 GMT https://enjoy-the-farm.multiscreensite.com/sports-fans-welcome-cannabis-brand-sponsorships-for-teams-in-professional-leagues-like-nfl-nba-and-mlb-poll-shows thumbnail main image https://enjoy-the-farm.multiscreensite.com/study-rising-percentage-of-seniors-acknowledge-regularly-consuming-cannabis An estimated seven percent of US adults ages 65 and older acknowledge having consumed cannabis within the past month, according to the journal JAMA Internal Medicine <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> </span> <span> <span> An estimated seven percent of US adults ages 65 and older acknowledge having consumed cannabis within the past month, according to data published yesterday in the journal </span> </span> <span> JAMA Internal Medicine </span> <span> . </span> </p> <p> <span> </span> <span> Investigators reported that those with higher incomes and those seniors suffering from chronic health conditions were most likely to report current cannabis use. The study’s findings are consistent with data provided by AARP and others finding that a growing percentage of older adults are turning to cannabis, often for therapeutic purposes.  </span> </p> <p> <span> </span> <span> Many older adults struggle with pain, anxiety, restless sleep, and other conditions for which cannabis products often mitigate. Many older adults are also well aware of the litany of serious adverse side-effects associated with available prescription drugs, like opioids or sleep aids, and they see medical cannabis as a practical and potentially safer alternative. </span> </p> <p> <span> </span> <span> Separate survey data published in 2024 determined that most older adults possess positive perceptions about cannabis, and several recent studies show that marijuana use is typically associated with quality of life improvements in seniors.    </span> </p> <p> <span> </span> <a href="https://norml.org/blog/2025/06/03/study-rising-percentage-of-seniors-acknowledge-regularly-consuming-cannabis/" target="_blank"> Source </a> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> </div> Tue, 01 Jul 2025 15:41:49 GMT https://enjoy-the-farm.multiscreensite.com/study-rising-percentage-of-seniors-acknowledge-regularly-consuming-cannabis thumbnail main image https://enjoy-the-farm.multiscreensite.com/scientists-find-33-genetic-markers-in-marijuana-that-can-be-targeted-to-breed-new-enhanced-strains-tailored-for-medical-and-recreational-uses Scientists identified 33 cannabis genome markers tied to cannabinoid production, paving the way for faster, targeted breeding and new strain innovation. <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/08f79277/dms3rep/multi/Cannabis+and+Science.png" alt="Photo of a magnifying glass looking at cannabis nugs."/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> </span> <span> Scientists report that they’ve identified 33 “significant markers” in the cannabis genome that “significantly influence cannabinoid production”—a finding they say promises to drive the development of new plant varieties with specific cannabinoid profiles.  </span> </p> <p> <span> </span> <span> “This approach promises to speed up the breeding process, reduce costs significantly compared to traditional methods, and ensure that the resulting Cannabis varieties are optimized for specific medical and recreational needs,” authors wrote, calling the study “a significant stride toward fully integrating Cannabis into modern agricultural practices and genetic research, paving the way for future innovations.” </span> </p> <p> <span> </span> <span> The analysis involved use of “a high-density genotyping approach” looking at thousands of molecular markers across the genome of 174 cannabis specimens in Canada, each with known levels of cannabinoids such as THCA, CBDA and CBN. “Using suitable statistical methods,” the team said, “we identified 33 molecular markers associated with 11 cannabinoid traits, most of them having a high impact on the phenotype.” </span> </p> <p> <span> </span> <span> Among the findings were what the paper calls a “massive” set of genes on one plant chromosome that involved about 60 megabases (Mb) and was associated specifically with THC-dominant cannabis strains. </span> </p> <p> <span> </span> <span> <span> Authors from Université Laval in Québec, Canada said the research represents a shift away from years of cannabis prohibition that “have impeded the establishment of genetic resource collections and the development of advanced breeding practices, thus limiting both the genetic improvement and the understanding of </span> </span> <span> <span> Cannabis </span> </span> <span> <span> traits.” The markers uncovered in the new study “will constitute an essential tool in breeding programs,” the </span> </span> <a href="https://acsess.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/tpg2.70031" target="_blank"> report </a> <span> <span> says, and “promise to accelerate the selection process for promising accessions, potential crossing parents, while significantly reducing costs associated with labor-intensive phenotype-based selection methods.” </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> </span> <a href="https://www.marijuanamoment.net/scientists-find-33-genetic-markers-in-marijuana-that-can-be-targeted-to-breed-new-enhanced-strains-tailored-for-medical-and-recreational-uses/" target="_blank"> Source </a> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> </div> Tue, 01 Jul 2025 15:30:22 GMT https://enjoy-the-farm.multiscreensite.com/scientists-find-33-genetic-markers-in-marijuana-that-can-be-targeted-to-breed-new-enhanced-strains-tailored-for-medical-and-recreational-uses thumbnail main image https://enjoy-the-farm.multiscreensite.com/study-musculoskeletal-pain-patients-experience-symptom-improvements-minimal-side-effects-following-sustained-use-of-cannabis <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> Patients with musculoskeletal pain experience symptomatic improvements and few side effects following the sustained use of medical cannabis, according to newly data published in the scientific journal </span> </span> <span> Cureus </span> <span> . </span> </p> <p> <span> </span> <span> Investigators affiliated with the Rothman Orthopaedic Institute at Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia assessed the safety and efficacy of long-term cannabis use in a cohort of 129 patients suffering from musculoskeletal pain. Study participants were registered in Pennsylvania’s medical cannabis access program and were assessed for at least one year. Over three-quarters of study subjects reported using at least one type of cannabis product daily, with most (64 percent) choosing to use topical formulations. </span> </p> <p> <span> </span> <span> Consistent with prior studies, the majority (93 percent) of pain patients said that cannabis improved their primary symptoms. Cognitive and motor effects were minimal for most users, with 72 percent reporting “no impact” on their thinking, coordination, or motor functions. </span> </p> <p> <span> </span> <span> Some 40 percent of study participants acknowledged reducing their use of traditional analgesics, including opioids, following medical cannabis initiation – a finding that is also consistent with other studies. </span> </p> <p> <span> </span> <a href="https://norml.org/blog/2025/05/21/study-musculoskeletal-pain-patients-experience-symptom-improvements-minimal-side-effects-following-sustained-use-of-cannabis/" target="_blank"> Source </a> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> </div> Tue, 17 Jun 2025 21:45:00 GMT https://enjoy-the-farm.multiscreensite.com/study-musculoskeletal-pain-patients-experience-symptom-improvements-minimal-side-effects-following-sustained-use-of-cannabis thumbnail main image https://enjoy-the-farm.multiscreensite.com/study-fda-approved-cbd-formulation-significantly-reduces-seizure-frequency-in-young-people-with-refractory-epilepsy <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/08f79277/dms3rep/multi/CBD-Epilepsy.jpg" alt="A drop of oil is being poured into a bottle with a pipette."/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> </span> <span> <span> Nearly half of pediatric patients prescribed CBD in the form of Epidiolex achieve a 25 percent reduction in seizures, according to clinical trial data published in the journal </span> </span> <span> Epilepsy &amp; Behavior </span> <span> . </span> </p> <p> <span> </span> <span> Investigators affiliated with Tulane University’s School of Medicine assessed the adjunctive use of Epidiolex in 208 patients with treatment-resistant childhood epilepsy.  </span> </p> <p> <span> </span> <span> Researchers reported a significant decrease in seizure frequency across all diagnostic categories, with an overall median reduction in monthly seizures from 30 to eight. Forty-nine percent of patients experienced a greater than 25 percent reduction in seizure frequency following CBD treatment. Twenty-one percent of participants experienced a 51 to 75 percent reduction in seizures. </span> </p> <p> <span> </span> <span> “Our study demonstrates that cannabidiol offers significant benefits in reducing seizure frequency across a variety of epilepsy etiologies in pediatric patients with medically refractory epilepsy,” the study’s authors concluded. “While CBD’s efficacy in conditions like Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome and Dravet Syndrome is well-documented our findings underscore CBD’s broader potential in managing other types of DEEs [developmental and epileptic encephalopathies], focal/multifocal epilepsy, and primary generalized epilepsy.” </span> </p> <p> <span> </span> <a href="https://norml.org/news/2025/05/15/study-fda-approved-cbd-formulation-significantly-reduces-seizure-frequency-in-young-people-with-refractory-epilepsy/" target="_blank"> <strong> Source </strong> </a> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> </div> Mon, 16 Jun 2025 21:45:00 GMT https://enjoy-the-farm.multiscreensite.com/study-fda-approved-cbd-formulation-significantly-reduces-seizure-frequency-in-young-people-with-refractory-epilepsy thumbnail main image https://enjoy-the-farm.multiscreensite.com/marijuana-could-increase-efficacy-of-chemotherapy-to-fight-cancer-while-reducing-side-effects-study-suggests <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/08f79277/dms3rep/multi/Cannabis+-+Chemo.png" alt="Close up image of a cannabis leaf"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> </span> <span> Cannabinoids in medical marijuana can both increase the efficacy of chemotherapy drugs and also minimize the often uncomfortable side-effects of conventional cancer treatment, according to a new scientific review of available evidence. </span> </p> <p> <span> </span> <span> The 23-page paper, published online this month in the journal Pharmacology &amp; Therapeutics, assesses a range of clinical and preclinical findings that “mainly relate to combination treatments for glioblastoma, hematological malignancies and breast cancer, but also for other cancer types. To summarize, the data available to date raise the prospect that cannabinoids may increase the efficacy of chemotherapeutic agents while reducing their side effects.” </span> </p> <p> <span> </span> <span> Overall, while the interactions between cannabinoids and chemotherapeutics “constitute a complex subject with many yet unknown variables,” the study says, there are “two important therapy-relevant aspects of the interaction between cannabinoids and chemotherapeutic agents that could potentially benefit cancer patients: firstly, the systemic potentiation of chemotherapeutics by cannabinoids, primarily leading to an extension of life by overcoming therapy resistance and secondly, the reduction of chemotherapy-induced side effects.” </span> </p> <p> <span> </span> <span> “In addition to this well-known antiemetic effect of cannabinoids,” the report adds, “an increasing number of preclinical studies discussed in this review have shown in recent years that cannabinoids can also have a positive effect on other side effects of chemotherapy, such as chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy (CIPN), nephrotoxicity, cardiotoxicity, cystitis and mucositis.” </span> </p> <p> <span> </span> <span> While the report deals in less depth with other cancer-related symptoms, it notes that cannabinoids are also administered to relieve cancer-related chronic pain. </span> </p> <p> <span> </span> <a href="https://www.marijuanamoment.net/medical-marijuana-could-increase-efficacy-of-chemotherapy-to-fight-cancer-while-reducing-side-effects-study-suggests/" target="_blank"> Source </a> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> </div> Mon, 16 Jun 2025 21:45:00 GMT https://enjoy-the-farm.multiscreensite.com/marijuana-could-increase-efficacy-of-chemotherapy-to-fight-cancer-while-reducing-side-effects-study-suggests thumbnail main image https://enjoy-the-farm.multiscreensite.com/most-veterans-and-their-family-members-say-va-doctors-should-be-able-to-provide-medical-marijuana-poll-shows <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/08f79277/dms3rep/multi/Marijuana-vets.jpeg" alt="American flag next to cannabis flower"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> </span> <span> A new survey of veterans and their families finds that a majority—57 percent—feels the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) should provide medical marijuana to eligible patients. </span> </p> <p> <span> </span> <span> The poll was conducted by Mission Roll Call, a nonprofit that represents veterans. Results come from “nearly 2,000 responses from all 50 states, and 95% of respondents are either a veteran or a family member of a veteran,” the group said. </span> </p> <p> <span> </span> <span> The questions about VA-provided substances like medical marijuana and psychedelics were part of a question around “novel treatments.” Others included obesity treatment, abortion and hyperbaric oxygen therapy. </span> </p> <p> <span> </span> <span> <span> “In general the respondents to our survey support the inclusion of novel treatments for ailments,” Mission Roll Call said in its </span> </span> <a href="https://missionrollcall.org/veteran-voices/articles/concern-among-veterans-puts-secretary-collins-on-a-mission-to-explain-the-va-overhaul/" target="_blank"> report </a> <span> <span> on the survey’s findings. The group added that it’s “working with several partners to introduce initiatives to help veterans where the research and results support it,” pointing specifically to hyperbaric oxygen therapy. </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> </span> <a href="https://www.marijuanamoment.net/most-veterans-and-their-family-members-say-va-doctors-should-be-able-to-provide-medical-marijuana-poll-shows/" target="_blank"> <strong> Source </strong> </a> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> </div> Sun, 15 Jun 2025 21:45:00 GMT https://enjoy-the-farm.multiscreensite.com/most-veterans-and-their-family-members-say-va-doctors-should-be-able-to-provide-medical-marijuana-poll-shows thumbnail main image https://enjoy-the-farm.multiscreensite.com/study-cannabis-use-not-associated-with-sedentary-lifestyle <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/08f79277/dms3rep/multi/Cannabis+and+Exercise.png" alt="A woman is lifting a dumbbell of cannabis in front of a mirror"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> </span> <span> <span> Younger and middle-aged adults who regularly consume cannabis are no less likely than non-users to engage in physical activities, according to data published in the </span> </span> <span> Journal of Cannabis Research </span> <span> . </span> </p> <p> <span> </span> <span> Belgian researchers examined the relationship between past-month cannabis use and physical activity in a cohort of adults between the ages of 15 and 64. After controlling for potential confounders, investigators reported that past-month cannabis consumption had “no effect” on participants’ levels of physical activity. “The stereotypical image of cannabis users having more sedentary lifestyles should be critically reevaluated in light of our and other research,” the study’s authors concluded. </span> </p> <p> <span> </span> <span> Their findings are consistent with those of a 2024 study that similarly determined, “Marijuana … use [is] not associated with low exercise rates among adults in the United States.” </span> </p> <p> <span> </span> <a href="https://norml.org/news/2025/05/08/study-cannabis-use-not-associated-with-sedentary-lifestyle/" target="_blank"> Source </a> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> </div> Sun, 15 Jun 2025 21:30:00 GMT https://enjoy-the-farm.multiscreensite.com/study-cannabis-use-not-associated-with-sedentary-lifestyle thumbnail main image https://enjoy-the-farm.multiscreensite.com/harvard-analysis-cannabis-smoking-not-linked-to-increased-risk-of-emphysema-other-tobacco-related-harms <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/08f79277/dms3rep/multi/Cannabis+vs+Tobacco.png" alt="A person is using a lighter to start smoking a joint. "/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> </span> <span> Cannabis smoking poses fewer pulmonary risks than tobacco smoking and it is not positively associated with the development of emphysema, according to Harvard Medical School researchers. </span> </p> <p> <span> </span> <span> Participants who smoked tobacco exhibited greater damage to their hearts and lungs than did those who exclusively smoked marijuana. Specifically, tobacco smokers were far more likely to demonstrate moderate to severe coronary artery calcifications and suffer from emphysema. “The findings of our study collectively highlight the distinct patterns of pulmonary and cardiovascular manifestations associated with smoking and marijuana use,” the study’s authors concluded. “It appears that, in general, marijuana users do not appear to develop emphysema or pulmonary hyperinflation.” </span> </p> <p> <span> </span> <span> Their conclusion is consistent with several other studies finding that cannabis smoke and tobacco smoke are not equally carcinogenic and that marijuana smoke exposure is not linked to higher risks of either COPD, emphysema, lung cancer, or other tobacco-related harms. Moreover, the use of vaporization technology, which heats herbal cannabis to a set temperature below the point of combustion, is associated with reduced exposure to toxic gasses and has been identified as a “safe and effective” cannabis delivery device in clinical trial settings. </span> </p> <p> <span> </span> <a href="https://norml.org/blog/2025/05/05/analysis-cannabis-smoke-not-linked-to-increased-risk-of-emphysema-other-tobacco-related-harms/" target="_blank"> Source </a> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> </div> Sat, 14 Jun 2025 21:30:00 GMT https://enjoy-the-farm.multiscreensite.com/harvard-analysis-cannabis-smoking-not-linked-to-increased-risk-of-emphysema-other-tobacco-related-harms thumbnail main image https://enjoy-the-farm.multiscreensite.com/using-marijuana-reduces-alcohol-cravings-in-people-who-drink-a-lot-federally-funded-study-shows <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/08f79277/dms3rep/multi/Cannabis+vs+alcohol.png" alt="Picture of wine being poured into a wine glass next to a cannabis plant."/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> </span> <span> New federally funded research into the effects of cannabis on alcohol use finds that people who used marijuana immediately before drinking subsequently consumed fewer alcoholic beverages and reported lower cravings for alcohol. </span> </p> <p> <span> </span> <span> The study, funded by the National Institutes of Health’s National Institute of Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, provides further evidence of a substitution effect, in which users report replacing some or all of their alcohol use with cannabis. An eight-person research team from Colorado State University and the University of Colorado looked at the behavior of 62 adults who used both marijuana and alcohol and who engaged in heavy drinking for at least three months. </span> </p> <p> <span> </span> <span> When subjects used alcohol alone, they drank on average two self-administered beverages. With cannabis added to the mix, the average number of self-administered drinks was 1.5—roughly 25 percent lower. And while not every participant drank less after using marijuana, those who did “reported reductions in alcohol craving at several timepoints after consuming cannabis and alcohol compared to alcohol alone,” the report says. Respondents also reported feeling healthier and more productive in their day to day lives when using cannabis more frequently. </span> </p> <p> <span> </span> <span> The study concludes that “for some individuals who drink heavily, cannabis may serve as a substitute for alcohol, and craving reduction may be the mechanism through which this occurs.” </span> </p> <p> <span> </span> <a href="https://www.marijuanamoment.net/using-marijuana-reduces-alcohol-cravings-in-people-who-drink-a-lot-federally-funded-study-shows/" target="_blank"> Source </a> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> </div> Thu, 12 Jun 2025 21:30:00 GMT https://enjoy-the-farm.multiscreensite.com/using-marijuana-reduces-alcohol-cravings-in-people-who-drink-a-lot-federally-funded-study-shows thumbnail main image https://enjoy-the-farm.multiscreensite.com/analysis-cigarette-smoking-poses-greater-impact-to-airway-health-than-cannabis <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/08f79277/dms3rep/multi/Cannabis+-+UC+Davis.png" alt="Picture of a hand holding a lit joint filled with cannabis."/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> </span> <span> <span> Cannabis smoking and tobacco smoking appear to have disparate impacts on lung health, according to data published in the journal </span> </span> <span> Respiratory Research </span> <span> . </span> </p> <p> <span> </span> <span> Investigators affiliated with the University of California at Davis assessed the impact of tobacco smoke and cannabis smoke on airway health by analyzing subjects’ exhaled breath condensate (EBC). They reported that cannabis consumers possessed breath profiles similar to those of non-smokers. By contrast, tobacco smokers possessed profiles with elevated levels of certain inflammatory biomarkers.  </span> </p> <p> <span> </span> <span> <span> “Cigarettes upregulate these inflammatory fatty acids, but we didn’t see that nearly as much with marijuana and marijuana products,” one of the study’s authors </span> </span> <a href="https://medicalxpress.com/news/2025-04-vaping-marijuana-affect-airway-health.html" target="_blank"> said </a> <span> . “When we look at the signatures from the marijuana smokers, they look closer to non-users and non-smokers than the tobacco smokers, and that was a surprise to us.” </span> </p> <p> <span> </span> <span> Prior studies have similarly determined that cannabis consumers are exposed to fewer harmful toxicants as compared to those who smoke tobacco cigarettes. Numerous studies have concluded that cannabis smoke and tobacco smoke are not equally carcinogenic. Moreover, the use of vaporization technology, which heats herbal cannabis to a set temperature below the point of combustion, is associated with reduced exposure to toxic gasses and has been identified as a “safe and effective” cannabis delivery device in clinical trial settings. </span> </p> <p> <span> </span> <a href="https://norml.org/news/2025/05/01/analysis-cigarette-smoking-poses-greater-impact-to-airway-health-than-cannabis/" target="_blank"> Source </a> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> </div> Tue, 10 Jun 2025 20:54:56 GMT https://enjoy-the-farm.multiscreensite.com/analysis-cigarette-smoking-poses-greater-impact-to-airway-health-than-cannabis Cannabis Study thumbnail main image https://enjoy-the-farm.multiscreensite.com/study-patients-with-treatment-resistant-epilepsy-improve-following-medical-cannabis-therapy <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/08f79277/dms3rep/multi/Cannabis+-+Epilepsy.png" alt="Picture of a cannabis leaf and a tincture bottle with a dropper."/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> Patients with refractory epilepsy report sustained improvements in their symptoms following the use of medical cannabis preparations, according to observational data published in the journal </span> </span> <span> Brain and Behavior </span> <span> . </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> Investigators assessed the use of cannabis-based medicinal products (CBMPs) in a cohort of 134 patients with treatment-resistant epilepsy. (British health care providers may prescribe cannabis-based medicinal products to patients unresponsive to conventional medications.) Patients’ outcomes were assessed at one, three, and six months.  </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> Medical cannabis treatment was associated with improvements in patient‐reported epilepsy‐specific outcomes, alongside improvements in anxiety, sleep quality, and health-related quality of life. Over 96 percent of study subjects reported no adverse events from cannabis treatment. </span> </p> <p> <span> “Treatment with CBMPs was associated with an improvement in both epilepsy‐specific and general HRQoL [health-related quality of life] outcomes at one, three, and six months,” the study’s authors concluded. “This study shows the promising potential of CBMPs as an adjunctive treatment option in the management of TRE [treatment-resistant epilepsy.” </span> </p> <p> <span> <span>  </span> </span> </p> <p> <a href="https://norml.org/news/2025/05/01/study-patients-with-treatment-resistant-epilepsy-improve-following-medical-cannabis-therapy/" target="_blank"> Source </a> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> </div> Tue, 10 Jun 2025 20:49:41 GMT https://enjoy-the-farm.multiscreensite.com/study-patients-with-treatment-resistant-epilepsy-improve-following-medical-cannabis-therapy thumbnail main image