(3 min read) Commentry on women and cannabis research.

Coverage of cannabinoid research discussions on the diet and ECS.

(2 min read) Commentary on Petri dish research on cannabinoids and neurological disorders related to dementia and Alzheimer's disease.

Limitations on Cannabis research has hindered our ability to understand Cannabis use and it's potential consequences or benefits.

(3 min read) Researchers postulate chocolate addiction is linked to the endocannabinoid system, There are naturally occurring cannabinoids in many types of plants including cocoa. Scientists suggest that the reason people go crazy for chocolate is linked to marijuana.

(3 min read) Coverage of a scientific presentation given at Temple University on cannabinoids and breast cancer.

(5 min read) Due to concerns over the use of ‘Spice’ and similar herbal products sprayed with cannabinoids and other synthetically-derived compounds, government officials have been advising that these substances become controlled drugs. The United States has become concerned with this issue…so much so that even I was recently contacted by the Dr. Phil show for information on ‘Spice’ or “K2″. The current Dr. Phil episode was centered around the issue of the safety of these drugs.

(1 min read) A prophetic speculation on drug development regarding cannabinoids and bone health.

A preview of research trends for 2010-2011

(2 min read) The Los Angeles Times, Sacramento Bee, and the Associated press published articles on studies showing that Cannabis has therapeutic value. The studies were conducted through the Center for Medicinal Cannabis Research (CMCR) at the University of San Diego. The CMCR was created in 2000 to answer the question, “Does Marijuana have Therapeutic Value?”

(2 min read) A few quick thoughts about data on cannabinoid receptors and mental health.

(3 min read) The practice of smoking cannabis has probably been around since pre-historic times. There is strong evidence that the plant was extensively cultivated about 6,000 years ago in North Eastern Asia, primarily used for its fiber. Records of medicinal use and physiological effects are found in the earliest pharmacopoeia in existence, attributed to Emperor Shen Nung (2,000 BC).

(1 min read) A brief commentary on cannabinoid receptors and acetominophen from a 2009 research article.

Research from 2009 suggest tea may stimulate the endocannabinoid system.

A quick view of on the smell of cannabis.

A short discussion of a 2009 article on cannabinoids and the skin.

In the journal of Clincal Pyschopharmacology, a research team reports on the improvement of schizophrenic symptoms in a small group of patients who were treated with pure Delta9-THC (Marinol AKA Dronabinol). The doctors sought out patients who had chronic refractory schizophrenia and had a documented history of cannabis use. After going through about 200 patients, the doctors found a total of 6 that met the criteria.

Two reviews (one & two) published this month (July 2009) highlight the emerging role of the Endocannabinoid system (ECS) as one of the most important mediators of our stress response, and further research into ECS could bring us new antidepressants and anxiolytic drugs—a few drugs are already a success in animal models! There are two approaches to exploiting the ECS against depression and anxiety.