Marijuana Breath-Analyzer
Razi Berry With the increase in marijuana legalization, both for medical use as well as recreational use, the question of how to test for intoxication of drivers has been an increasing concern. A company from California, Hound Labs, may have solved the problem by developing a breath-analyzer that registers THC levels in the breath. Marijuana […]
Are You Safe to Drive after Smoking Pot? Guess What: There’s an App For that!
Node Smith, ND With the increase in legalization of marijuana many more people may be using the plant recreationally. Though the effects are completely different, marijuana is a mind altering substance, which raises similar questions when choosing to use it, such as “is it safe to drive,” or “how impaired am I?” Assessing impairment after […]
Hemp May be Future Treatment for Ovarian Cancer, However Expectant Mothers Should Reconsider Marijuana Use During Pregnancy
Node Smith, ND With the increase in legalization of marijuana, especially for recreational use, in states such as Washington, Oregon, Colorado, and others, there has been noted an increase in its use during pregnancy. The actual use may not have changed significantly, though the degree of openness about the previously illegal substance is likely to […]
Does Smoking Marijuana Lead to More Sex?
Node Smith, ND Sex Sells! It’s the marketing ploy par excellence. Deep down, most of us want to associate what we do, wear, eat, drink and the car we drive with more sex appeal. And research abounds on the associations of many of these things and our sexual habits – much of it psychological research to […]
Marijuana May Exacerbate Symptoms of Psychosis in Those Already at Risk
Marijuana Affects Everyone Differently A recent study on marijuana has shown that the use of the herb may cause temporary paranoia and other psychosis-related symptoms among those individuals at high risk for developing a psychotic disorder.1 This is interesting research that addresses, and sheds light, into the disparate effects and experiences that are anecdotally seen […]
Marijuana Use May Pose Cardiovascular Risk
Marijuana may be associated with an increase in cardiovascular emergencies, recent research suggests.1 Studies on marijuana have been scarce, owing to the classification as a schedule 1 drug by the Federal Drug Administration. However, with the increase in legalization and recreational use, it has become important to address the lack of scientific information regarding its […]
The Cannabis Conundrum: to use or not to use cannabis?
Dr. Rob Streisfeld, ND The question on many a mind today That is the question many people are asking themselves these days. With an obvious increase in media attention, both traditional and social, the eyes of both health professionals and consumers alike are now opened to the numerous medicinal applications and general safety of this […]