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WEEDIQUETTE: Clinical Cannabis Treatment for Trauma
From WEEDIQUETTE’s “Chronic Trauma” episode: Krishna accompanies rapper JohnboyCOOL to learn about medicinally treating his trauma with cannabis.
Science and Medicine of Cannabis: Coping With PTSD
Sue Sisley, M.D., is leading the way in studying medical marijuana and post-traumatic stress disorder. In her talk, “Coping With PTSD,” hear Sisley discuss the first clinical trial to study the effects of medical marijuana in the treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder in military veterans.
Volunteers Wanted: PTSD Cannabis Study Seeking US Military Veterans
Researchers from Johns Hopkins University and the Scottsdale Research Institute are looking for U.S. military veterans in Maryland and Arizona to participate in a study examining the effects of medical cannabis in the treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder.
Phoenix VA Blocks Medical Marijuana Presentation
On May 26, 2016, KTAR News reported that the Phoenix Veterans Affairs Medical Center has blocked Dr. Sue Sisley’s request to give a presentation on medical marijuana and veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder.
Obama Administration Simplifies MMJ Research Approval
The Department of Health and Human Services announced that researchers who want to conduct non-federally funded research involving marijuana will no longer have to submit study proposals for Public Health Service review.
Marijuana Study for Veterans Faces Even More Delays
A highly anticipated study slated to test the efficacy of marijuana on veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder is still in limbo, despite a recent announcement that the National Institute of Drug Administration is ready to supply the researchers with the marijuana that they need.
MMJ Research Investment Opportunities in Israel
Medical marijuana is a legal industry in Israel, estimated to be worth $40 million. It has benefitted greatly from 50 years of research and development at academic institutions like the Hebrew University in Jerusalem.
MedMJ Conference Merges with Marijuana Investor Summit 2015
On March 19, it was announced that MedMJ would merge with Marijuana Investor Summit 2015, making it one of the most comprehensive marijuana business conferences to date.
MedMJ Hosts Medical Marijuana Conference at Marijuana Investor Summit in Denver
CHICAGO, March 19, 2015 /Weed Wire/ – MedMJ, a conference to cover all aspects for investors of medical marijuana, from emerging state medical marijuana laws, healthcare liabilities and groundbreaking patient research and development, has merged with the Marijuana Investor Summit, a conference that provides entrepreneurs and investors with a comprehensive understanding of this industry and how to invest in it from seed to sale.
CARERS May Boost Medical Marijuana Research
Were the law to change in ways that would permit rigorous scientific research into the medical potential for marijuana, patient outcomes could improve and a whole new world of pharmaceutical investment could open up.
Heliospectra AB Hires Dr. Sue Sisley as Director of Medicinal Plant Research
GÖTEBORG, Sweden/SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Feb. 19, 2015/Weed Wire/ — Heliospectra AB (OTCQB: HLSPY, FIRSTNORTH: HELIO), a world leader in intelligent lighting technology for greenhouse cultivation and plant research, today announced that it has hired Dr. Sue Sisley as Director of Medicinal Plant Research.
Friday Talking Points
We can’t help but think how the burgeoning cannabis industry is contributing to putting America back to work.
Heliospectra Offers Solutions Beyond Lighting
With the advent of legal medical and recreational marijuana, growers and their backers are looking to optimize output in an attempt to capture market share. Within this, there also is an effort to solve the marijuana industry’s environmental issues.
Colorado Awards $8.4M in MMJ Research Grants Amidst Controversy
GLENDALE, Colo. — The crowd of approximately 100 veterans, marijuana patients, doctors and activists erupted in cheers at about noon on December 17, 2014.
MMJ Research Recommendations for Colorado Board of Health
Thanks to the surplus of medical marijuana license registration fees in Colorado, the state can now use funds to finance new medical studies on marijuana.