Medical Marijuana Program Connection

Growing use of hemp-derived alternative cannabis products containing CBD, Delta-8-THC, CBG, CBN

MMP News AuthorDecember 13, 2023

Newswise — Cannabis use for medicinal or recreational purposes is now permitted is most states in the U.S. Many of the products sold in dispensaries contain delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (better known as “THC”), and are thus classified as Schedule I drugs, making them illegal under federal law. However, there is a parallel ... Read More

Marijuana Component Offers Opioid Alternative by Effectively Treating Dental Pain

MMP News AuthorNovember 15, 2023

Newswise — In a groundbreaking study that could revolutionize dental pain management, Rutgers researchers have found that cannabidiol (CBD) – the non-addictive marijuana derivative – alleviates acute dental pain. This first-of-its-kind result appears in the Journal of Dental Research and indicates that CBD, which produces no “high” among users, may ... Read More

Marijuana-derived compounds could reverse opioid overdoses

MMP News AuthorMarch 28, 2023

Newswise — INDIANAPOLIS, March 28, 2023 — There’s been a recent push in the U.S. to make naloxone — a fast-acting opioid antidote — available without a prescription. This medication has saved lives, but it’s less effective against powerful synthetic opioids, such as fentanyl. In an interesting twist, researchers are ... Read More

Vaping CBD Causes More Severe Lung Damage Than Vaping Nicotine, Roswell Park Study Shows

MMP News AuthorFebruary 28, 2023

Vaping CBD linked to increased inflammation & oxidative stress vs. nicotine Health effects evident after short-term exposure Findings underscore importance of asking patients about all forms of smoking Newswise — BUFFALO, N.Y. — Vaping cannabidiol (CBD), a compound found in marijuana, leads to more severe lung damage than vaping nicotine, ... Read More

CBD shows promise for reducing cigarette smoking

MMP News AuthorFebruary 16, 2023

Newswise — SPOKANE, Wash. – Cannabidiol or CBD, a non-psychoactive component of cannabis, inhibits the metabolism of nicotine, new research has found, meaning it could help tobacco users curb the urge for that next cigarette. A team led by Washington State University researchers tested the effects of CBD and its ... Read More

Youth cannabis vaping highest in medical marijuana states

MMP News AuthorFebruary 10, 2023

Newswise — PULLMAN, Wash. – More U.S. high school seniors reported vaping cannabis in states where it is legal only for medical purposes than states where all adult use is permitted – a study finding that surprised the researchers. About 27% of twelfth graders in medical marijuana states reported vaping ... Read More