Can Cannabinoids Replace Prescription Drugs? This Study Suggests Yes

Some patients who use cannabinoids for medical purposes have been able to reduce or eliminate their intake of prescription medications, including opioid drugs, according to a new peer-reviewed study published in the Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine. “Medical [cannabinoids] may be used intentionally to taper off prescription medications,” the study concluded. The study involved
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Study Finds 1 in 4 Cancer Patients Use Medical Cannabinoids Where They’re Legal

As we continue to observe Breast Cancer Awareness Month this October to help build awareness of the disease, today we highlight the findings of a new study on the potential benefits of cannabinoids. Cannabinoids, including cannabidiol (CBD) and tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), have shown promise for helping cancer patients alleviate the nausea, pain, and other symptoms related
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Chronic Pain Patients Who Use Medical Cannabinoids Reduce Their Prescription Drug Use, Study Finds

Having legal access to medical cannabinoids allow chronic pain patients to reduce their intake of prescription drugs, suggest the findings of a new study published online in the Journal of Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Medicine. Researchers from the University of New Mexico compared the use of prescription medications of 83 pain patients who were enrolled
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What is the Difference Between Cannabinoids and Cannabidiol?

As you set out to learn more about cannabidiol (CBD) and its properties, it’s not uncommon to find yourself confused over many of the terms related to the compound. Often times, people have a challenging time understanding how cannabidiol differs from cannabinoids, two commonly used terms that share spelling similarities and are often used interchangeably.
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Study Finds Regular Cannabinoid Use May Reduce the Severity of Pancreatitis

Findings in a new study suggest that consuming cannabinoids regularly reduces the severity of acute alcoholic pancreatitis (AAP). Researchers from the Mercer School of Medicine retrospectively examined 10 years of a hospital’s records on acute alcoholic patients as they were being admitted into the hospital. The analyzed the severity of the patients’ pancreatitis and compared
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Study Finds Cannabinoids May Help Ease Nerve Pain

A new study commissioned by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has found evidence that cannabinoids may be effective for reducing neuropathic pain. A team of 11 researchers from the VA Portland Health Care System and Oregon Health and Science University reviewed the findings of 27 previously published studies that investigated cannabinoids and chronic
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Study Discovers Cannabinoids May Help Treat Psoriasis

In continued observation of Psoriasis Awareness Month, today ECHO investigates the findings of a study published in the Journal of Dermatological Science that examines whether plant-derived cannabinoids can play a role in the treatment of psoriasis. Affecting approximately 7.5 million people in the United States, psoriasis is a chronic inflammatory disease of the immune system
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Regular Cannabinoid Use Linked to Lower Stress, Says Study

One of the effects of chronic cannabinoid use could be a more subdued response when faced with stressful situations, according to a new study published Psychopharmacology. Scientists from Washington State University found that when placed in a simulated stressful situation, those who regularly consume cannabinoids produce less cortisol, the body’s main stress hormone. While cortisol
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Why It’s Been Difficult For Researchers to Investigate Benefits of Cannabinoids

While scientists have made some exciting discoveries about the therapeutic potential of cannabinoids, they’ve yet to fully understand the extent of how the natural compounds can encourage healing and health. The first documented case of cannabinoids being used as therapeutic agents dates back to 2,700 BC, and anecdotal evidence has continued to suggest cannabinoids can
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How Similar are Plant-Derived Cannabinoids to Endocannabinoids?

Cannabinoids like cannabidiol (CBD) are derived from the stalks and seeds of cannabis plants like hemp. Once absorbed, these cannabinoids interact with our body’s natural systems to promote balance. The reason they’re able to elicit balancing properties is because they share a similar chemical makeup to endocannabinoids, which are synthesized on demand by the body.
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Study Finds Cannabinoid Use Not Associated with Adverse Changes in Brain Structure

Cannabinoids do not negatively change the structure of the brain, according to new findings. Researchers from the University of Colorado, Boulder and the Oregon Health & Science University investigated neuroimaging data among both adults (ages 18-55 years) and adolescents (ages 14-18 years) that regularly use cannabinoids. Cannabinoids are natural compounds extracted from the seeds, stalks
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Cannabinoids Reduce Frequency of Migraine, Study Finds

The daily administration of cannabinoids over time is associated with a reduction in the frequency of migraine headache, according to findings in a new clinical trial by a team of Italian researchers. The study, presented this summer at the 3rd Congress of the European Academy of Neurology in Amsterdam, found that three months of regular
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Study Finds 9 of 10 Patients Prefer Cannabinoids to Opioids

Findings in a new study suggest that nearly everyone who uses medical cannabinoids prefer the natural compounds to prescription opioids. Researchers from the University of California Berkeley surveyed nearly 3,000 patients on using cannabinoids as a substitute for opioid and non-opioid pain medications. Approximately 100 million people in the United States and 1.5 billion people
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Why It’s Important That Cannabinoid Products Contain Stable, Reliable Concentrations

Those that utilize cannabinoids for their natural therapeutic and healing properties rely on products containing consistent, precise levels of cannabinoids. When you’re looking for the ideal cannabinoid product, check to see whether that particular company puts their products through testing procedures designed to ensure that cannabinoid level are stable and reliable. Cannabinoids are natural compounds
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Study Finds HIV Patients Can Safely Use Cannabinoids Without Risk to Immune System

A recent study has found that cannabinoids do not adversely affect the immune system of patients diagnosed with both human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and hepatitis C virus (HCV). Investigator Fabienne Marcellin and a team of researchers from the French Institute of Health and Medical Research surveyed 955 HIV and HCV patients to determine whether using
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