Articles related to "Medical Marijuana"

States can now regulate medical marijuana use, thanks to new federal guidelines. But it's unclear how good pot and THC are for treating glaucoma, cancer, or pain.

A change in federal guidelines on medical marijuana gives states more leeway. Where is it legal? What conditions might it help alleviate? What do the polls say?

Medical marijuana is a good idea. Thousands of patients have found pain-relief through smoking cannabis. There's concern that some dispensaries are selling illegally.

Medical marijuana is fairly new in Canada and in the U.S. Like so many prescription pharmaceuticals, some people cross the line and an addiction is formed.

Basil, one of the most common herbs used as a flavoring agent in cuisine throughout the world, offers a number of important health benefits.

While THC and other naturally occurring cannibinoids have a wide variety of medical benefits, the future of medical marijuana belongs to man-made cannabinoids.

Marijuana has been used for thousands of years for its medicinal and psychoactive properties. Several states have legalized its limited use, but controversy persists.

Does research support the effectiveness of experimental treatments for mesothelioma, new cancer drugs, herbal remedies, medical marijuana, or other approaches?

The DEA decides the difference between a medicine and a drug. Many doctors' associations challenge the DEA's classification of marijuana as Schedule I substance.

Gil Kerlikowske, recently appointed head of the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy, pushing treatment over punishment and incarceration.

Even as more states consider legalizing medical marijuana, scientists debate over the adverse effects of cannabis and its active ingredient, tetrahydrocannabinol.

Canadian marijuana activists Marc Emery, Gregory Williams and Michelle Rainey-Fenkarek - the BC3 - face trial for extradition to the United States on February 9-17, 2009.

On November 4, 2008, voters in Massachusetts, Hawaii, and Michigan called for a shift in state policy regarding the possession of marijuana.

The debate is heating up over whether or not marijuana should be legalized, decriminalized or left classified as a Schedule 1 drug and many states are rethinking the law.

The classification of Marijuana as a Schedule 1 narcotic has been in debate since 1970 when the classification was put into effect. The issue heats up in today's society.

Explore both sides of the marijuana debate in this overview about the effects of cannabis on health.

Cataracts, macular degeneration, glaucoma, and night blindness are common vision problems. A few supplements offer a simple way to protect and restore vision.

Study of Pete Stark (Cal-Democrat) and how a lack of belief in a Supreme Being affects legislation in government.

Pot's popularity and relative safety compared to other drugs have led to people who are psychologically addicted and want to quit. The side effects sometimes deter them.

Ryan Murphy, Nip/Tuck creator, leaves plastic surgery world behind and enters tense, catty realm of teenagers

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common ailment causing diarrhea, constipation and stomach pain and there are many possible causes - most of them treatable.

Considering debate topics that are both socially relevant and have a great amount of research and written material concerning both sides of the issue can be taxing.

Washington assumes that Congress has the authority to directly regulate the doctor patient relationship. Is there validity to that assumption?