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Bigger, Bolder, Badder! The Medical Cannabis Bike Tour announces 2014 tour dates

Bigger, Bolder, Badder! The Medical Cannabis Bike Tour announces 2014 tour dates

24 January 2014 at 18:00 Comments are Disabled

Following the success of last year’s ride, the MC Bike Tour returns with the aim to raise over €50,000 to support scientific research into how cannabis treats cancer. From March 11- 13th 2014, 50 riders will ride on a 400km journey. The MC Bike Tour will arrive 3 days later to a heroes’ welcome atRead More …

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Low doses of marijuana component can protect brain against injury

Low doses of marijuana component can protect brain against injury

31 May 2013 at 16:54 Comments are Disabled

Though marijuana is a well-known recreational drug, extensive scientific research has been conducted on the therapeutic properties of marijuana in the last decade. Medical cannabis is often used by sufferers of chronic ailments, including cancer and post-traumatic stress disorder, to combat pain, insomnia, lack of appetite, and other symptoms. Now Prof. Yosef Sarne of TelRead More …

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Dr. Raphael Mechoulam discusses medical cannabis

11 February 2013 at 13:05 Comments are Disabled

An interesting small documentary released on National Geographic discussing the status of the Cannabis Sativa L. plant with the participation of Dr. Raphael Mechoulam, the very person who first isolated T.H.C. in 1964 and the precursor of many discoveries regarding the use and effects of cannabis on the human system. From: nationalgeographic.com

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