American Nurses Association Position on Cannabis: It’s Time for the Rescheduling of Marijuana
Recently, the American Nurses Association (ANA) came out with a statement declaring their acknowledgement of cannabis as medically beneficial, and asking the federal government to reschedule cannabis for the purpose of furthering medical studies.
Cannabinoids Part 1: What is THC Exactly?
Many of us may be under the impression that the term “THC” automatically signifies the substance in cannabis that will “get you high.” It is true that of the hundreds of compounds in the cannabis plant, certain forms of Tetrahydrocannabinol, or THC, produce that well-known psychoactive effect. However, as we shall see, there is a lot more to THC than meets the eye.
Is Cannabis a Gateway Drug or an Exit Drug?
As we prepare to end the year, many people are...