Cannabis has been linked to psychosis and schizophrenia Shutterstock/FGC Not only is cannabis one of the world’s most widely used recreational drugs, it is also generating excitement for its potential to treat a range of health conditions from cancer to insomnia. But there is another side to the drug – it is associated with psychotic disorders, including schizophrenia. Deepak … [Read more...]
Cannabis can relieve pain short-term, but we still don’t know how
Is cannabis an effective painkiller? SciePro/Shutterstock Cannabis has a long history as a pain-reliever – it is mentioned in 3500-year-old medical texts from ancient Egypt. But there is still active debate over the extent of the drug’s analgesic properties. On the one hand, there is some evidence that cannabis can relieve certain types of pain. For instance, in a small trial … [Read more...]
WNBA star Brittney Griner arrested in Russia l GMA
The basketball player was detained after customs allegedly found cannabis oil in her luggage. However, some are questioning the timing of her arrest last Subscribe to GMA's YouTube page: https://bit.ly/2Zq0dU5 Visit Good Morning America's homepage: https://www.goodmorningamerica.com/ Follow GMA: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GoodMorningAmerica Twitter: … [Read more...]
Brittney Griner appears in court, gets detention in Russia extended for six more months
WNBA star Brittney Griner appeared in court for a preliminary hearing ahead of her July 1 trial more than four months after she was arrested at a Moscow airport on cannabis possession charges. On Monday, her detention was extended for another six months. #news #russia #brittneygriner CBS News Streaming Network is the premier 24/7 anchored streaming news service from CBS News … [Read more...]