Cannabis, in good company
Changes in the Canadian Cannabis Space Since Legalization Last year, Canada became the second country in the world, after Uruguay, to legalize cannabis for adult-use. The comprehensive legislation, known as the Cannabis Act, leaves much of the regulatory decision-making to the provinces and territories, and has made a significant impact on the cannabis industry in […]
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Why study cannabis-based drugs and endometriosis? Although there are no cannabis-specific studies in endometriosis research, the evidence that some sort of cannabinoid therapy may help the disease is promising. It has been demonstrated that the endocannabinoid system plays a critical role in the development and progression of endometriosis, as well as the sensitivity to pain that patients experience. […]
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The wave of adult use cannabis legalization sweeping North America has attracted a wide range of patients and consumers who otherwise would not consider indulging in hemp or cannabis to treat their medical needs. One of the most affected and engaged demographic groups, in terms of economic activity and need, is seniors. More than 53 […]
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The Strainprint team recently attended the O’Cannabiz Conference and Expo, a 3 day event where industry professionals, and patrons who are curious about cannabis, could enjoy educational panels, a retail expo and specialty programming on all things cannabis. O’Cannabiz arranged an open screening of cannabis advocacy documentary Weed the People, directed by Abby Epstein and produced by […]
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Dr. Mike Hart – Cannabis and Fitness www.youtube.com
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We know that cannabis has the potential to help improve seniors’ quality of life, as talked about here. However, there are barriers that prevent this demographic from accessing cannabis under medical supervision. Accessibility of Ordering Platform Most people who use medical cannabis log onto the website of their licensed producer(s) and order their medicine online. […]
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Welcome to the Strainprint Community Understanding Terpenes Series. Before diving into the details behind terpinolene, the multi-talented terpene produced by cannabis known for its antioxidant and anticancer properties (it is also one of the few terpenes to offer no anti-inflammatory benefits), it behooves readers to develop a solid understanding of terpenes as a category of wellness molecule. Patients […]
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Coinciding with the adult use legalization of cannabis across North America, an opioid epidemic has emerged. It is estimated that more than 130 people die each day due to opioid overdose in the United States alone, according to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). The organization reported that, in 2017, nearly 50,000 […]
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Seniors are one of the fastest growing demographics for cannabis use in Canada. This isn’t surprising, as cannabis is known to help a wide variety of illnesses, including many that are common in the elderly population. Furthermore, the population of seniors in Canada is growing and projected to keep growing. According to Stats Canada, between […]
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This article is the third in the Strainprint Community Cannabis for Conditions series. In the introductory piece on Social Anxiety, readers were offered a thorough primer on the mechanisms of cannabinoids and terpenes, as well as The Entourage Effect and its impact on health conditions. Read these important factors in cannabinoid therapy here. Autism, officially labeled Autism […]
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