Supreme Court declines to hear challenge to marijuana’s Schedule I status
The U.S. Supreme Court has declined to consider Washington v. Barr, a case that challenged the federal Schedule I status of cannabis. The news came in a routine Supreme Court announcement earlier this morning. The court listed Washington v. Barr among the many cases that were denied certiorari. The court’s action wasn’t surprising, but it […]
Cannabis for Gastrointestinal Disorders
Gastrointestinal (GI) illnesses are a frequent reason for using medical cannabis. These conditions include gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), two inflammatory bowel diseases — Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis — and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). The gut has two main functions, namely digestion of food and host defense, protecting us from foreign invaders like bacteria and […]
Inflammatory Bowel Disease & Cannabis: Robert’s Story
By Bonni Goldstein, MD on September 28, 2020 A tall, thin teenager with a crewcut, Robert came to my office with his parents seeking help in treating ulcerative colitis. Diagnosed two years prior, he was struggling with chronic abdominal; pain, bloody diarrhea, poor appetite, and weight loss. It was no surprise he expressed feeling depressed […]
Top 9 arguments in support of marijuana legalization and regulation
Some 66% of Americans now support cannabislegalization, according to Pew and Gallup polling in 2019. That means convincing the holdouts is going to become even harder. Thisgeneral election on Nov. 3, 2020, five tough states includingMississippi have marijuana law reform on the ballot. Plus, the winners of 35 openSenate seats, as well as the race […]
Home DNA kits can help you pick a cannabis strain
They say the endocannabinoid system (ECS) is as unique as a fingerprint, and cannabis affects us all differently. Company EndoCanna Health is exploring this by offering a DNA test that will show your body’s genetics and suggest a cannabis profile accordingly, as well as products for that profile. This tool wouldn’t be with us today […]
Does cannabis help or hurt the immune system?
Cannabis is celebrated for the benefits it offers in the management of certain medical conditions. As awareness around cannabis grows, consumers are becoming better versed in the therapeutic potential of cannabinoids in the treatment of specific autoimmune diseases, inflammation, and gastrointestinal disorders. But how does cannabis affect the immune system as a whole? If you’re […]
