Germany gives controversial green light to cannabis

April 1, 2024 admin

A person holds a banner during a demonstration in favor of the complete legalization of cannabis, in Leipzig, Germany, on April 1, 2024. Marijuana campaigners in Germany lit celebratory joints on Monday as the country liberalized rules on cannabis to allow possession of small amounts. | Photo Credit: AP Cannabis aficionados lit up in Germany…

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The rocky vista of medicinal cannabis research is bringing into view

February 28, 2024 admin

The cannabis plant (Cannabis sativa) has long been of interest to psychiatrists for its perceived effects on mood and cognition. There is currently significant research interest in using cannabis-based compounds to manage and/or treat schizophrenia and cannabis-use and heroin-use disorders. Recently, researchers at the University of British Columbia in Canada floated a new clinical trial…

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