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Uses of cannabis roots
Cannabis roots have been used for centuries for their medicinal and healing properties. We find few references to cannabis in the ancient world, even though some documents and written evidence about the properties of this…
Addiction or tolerance, withdrawal or desire?
After several years of use, anyone can develop an addiction. When this consumption becomes a habit, and if the intake is so commonplace that it becomes systematic, it can lead to a greater tolerance of…
Cannabis in Japan
Despite the fact that marijuana consumption is much lower in Japan if compared with Europe, perhaps due to the existing strict laws in this regard, there are evidences of the consumption of cannabis already in…
Ireland gives green light to medical cannabis with a prescription
Since June, chronic patients with certain ailments have been able to buy cannabis products in pharmacies with a medical prescription and, as it is already subsidised by the State, they can be reimbursed for part…
What are the 22 companies that can currently grow or produce cannabis in Spain?
While the Spanish Government proceeds without regulating access to cannabis for therapeutic purposes, the Spanish Agency of Medicines and Medical Devices (AEMPS), attached to the Ministry of Health, continues to grant licences to cultivate cannabis…
USA’s star sprinter sanctioned in Tokyo 2021
Twenty-one-year old Sha’Carri Richardson is considered one of the fastest women in history since 2019 when she broke 100-metre sprint record with 10.75 seconds. Nevertheless, Richardson isn’t participating in the 2021 Tokyo Olympics due to…
Cannabis as a neuroprotective agent in chemotherapy treatments
70% of people with cancer treated with chemotherapy suffer damage to the nervous system such as tingling in the hands and feet or lack of sensation in the fingers and toes. According to a study…
Is THC more effective than CBD?
By now, it is a well-known fact that THC has a medicinal value. What may surprise some readers is that, in certain cases, it may even be rendered more effective than its closest and most…