Recently, the cosmetic industry has become very attracted to cannabidiol or CBD as evidenced by the increasing number of skincare products containing this plant-based molecule. The science behind CBD’s benefits…
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ADHD and the Role of the Endocannabinoid System
There has been great interest in exploring the endocannabinoid system’s role in various physical and mental health conditions including attention deficit hyperactivity disorder or ADHD. Pharmacological approaches to the treatment…
Severe Dementia, Pain and Agitation: Can Sativex Help?
Due to the sheer numbers of people who have and will develop a dementia-like condition, like Alzheimer’s disease, and especially those who will suffer from undiagnosed pain related to agitation,…
FDA-Approved Cannabinoid-Based Medications
In the midst of the growing popularity of CBD in the United States and around the world, it may have been missed by many that the US Food and Drug…
Major Depression, CBD and the Endocannabinoid System
Major depression, often called Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) is one of the most common psychiatric disorders in the United States and around the world. The burden it places on individual’s…
Neuroprotective Actions of CBD
It’s well established that CBD possesses a number of health benefits including anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and anxiolytic effects as well as neuroprotection. Although research on CBD’s neuroprotectant qualities has been performed…