Photo credit: Sofiacorte Throughout the history of pharmacology, there are countless examples of physicians prescribing cannabis as a type of panacea. Cannabis was widely popular in the 19th century until it faded away from an official medicine in the beginning of the 20th century, and reappeared in the new millennium. Today, despite its widespread usage and rising … [Read more...] about Cannabis use Disorder: all There is to Know
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The Future of Medicine: Psilocybin, MDMA and Cannabis Treatments
Researchers have used illicit substances like psilocybin, MDMA and cannabis in studies for decades to test their effectiveness in treating psychiatric disorders. Now, those studies are laying the groundwork for clinical trials that enable researchers to find new, effective treatments. What is Psilocybin? Psilocybin is a natural hallucinogenic substance in mushrooms. This … [Read more...] about The Future of Medicine: Psilocybin, MDMA and Cannabis Treatments
Latest Study Suggests that CBD Could Help Treat PTSD
On August 7th 2020, University College London (UCL) published a report which showed that a single dose of cannabidiol (CBD) could help increase blood flow in the hippocampus — part of the brain associated with emotions and memory. The study conducted by UCL consisted of 15 randomized participants that were given doses of either 600mg of oral CBD or a placebo. They … [Read more...] about Latest Study Suggests that CBD Could Help Treat PTSD
