Medical Marijuana - Cannabis in Australia

Study Finds Cannabis May Treat Acne

Cannabidiol (CBD), a compound found exclusively in the cannabis plant, may treat acne, according to a study published in the Journal of Clinical Investigation, and published online by the National Institute of Health.

For the study, researchers used cannabidiol derived from cannabis on human sebaceous gland function (glands that secrete an oily or...

Cannabis Can Cause Cancer Cells to Burst, According to Study

Cannabinoids can increase a cancer cell’s susceptibility to cytolysis, which occurs when a cell bursts due to an imbalance, according to a study published by the journal Biochemical Pharmacology, and published online by the National Institute of Health.

“Using lung cancer cell lines (A549, H460) and metastatic cells derived from a lung...

Cannabis May Protect Neurons and Improve Motor Recovery During an Ischemic Stroke, Finds Study

A new study published in the Journal of Neurochemistry, and published online by the U.S. National Institute of Health, has found that cannabis may protect neurons and greatly improve motor recovery during an ischemic stroke. An ischemic stroke is caused by damage to the brain due to an interruption of its blood supply

“Brain ischemia...

PTSD Patients Sue Colorado Over Marijuana Decision

DENVER (AP) -- Colorado's decision not to allow marijuana to treat post-traumatic stress disorder has prompted a lawsuit by PTSD sufferers.

Five PTSD patients filed suit Thursday in Denver District Court. They're challenging a July decision by the Colorado Board of Health not to make PTSD the first condition added to Colorado's medical pot eligibility ^[1] list in 15 years.