Medicinal Marijuana by State
Tuesday, March 16th, 2010It’s not just for Cheech and Chong anymore. Though illegal, Marijuana may relieve symptoms of certain chronic illnesses. It has been proven to treat nausea, vomiting, and lack of appetite, and it may also ease pain in some users. It’s illegal in the U.S., but now certain states allow it to be used as medical [...]
Teen Marijuana Use May Have Lasting Effects on Mood, Anxiety
Wednesday, December 23rd, 2009New animal research suggests that Marijuana use among teens may trigger neurological changes in the developing brain that lead to increased anxiety and stress levels that could persist into adulthood. The research was conducted with adolescent and adult lab rats and suggests that certain changes in levels of the key brain chemicals serotonin and norepinephrine [...]
