April 2020

Has the use of CBD been evaluated for the treatment of heroin addiction? Yes. Dr. Yasmin Hurd, director of the Addiction Institute of Mount Sinai in NYC led a double-blind…

Does CBD modulate 5-HT1A receptor activity? Yes, and this modulation may directly improve hyperarousal/insomnia symptoms in PTSD patients. See Answer See Answer

Is the US VA Office of research and Development conducting any clinical trials that evaluate the use of CBD for the treatment of PTSD? Yes. A RCT evaluating the efficacy…

Is it legal to transport marijuana on Amtrak's railway? Amtrak has a strict policy: “The use or transportation of marijuana in any form for any purpose is prohibited, even in…

Do any medical marijuana legal states accept out-of-state medical marijuana authorizations? Yes. About twenty states accept out-of-state medical marijuana authorizations, BUT reciprocity laws vary from state to state. In some…

Does the CBD molecule contain an aromatic ring? Yes, it does. The CBD molecule contains a cyclohexene ring and an aromatic ring (a phenolic ring). Of interest, the rings are…

Describe the chemical makeup of endocannabinoids. Endocannabinoids are ester, ether, and amide derivatives of long chain polyunsaturated fatty acids. Arachidonic acid is an example of a polyunsaturated fatty acid in…

Does chronic use of THC and/or CBD by individuals with multiple sclerosis impact cerebral glucose metabolism? The results of "The Effects of Chronic Δ-9-Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and Cannabidiol (CBD) use on…

True or False? According to the results of a survey conducted by the FDA, about 90% of US adults understand that FDA-approved prescription drugs may cause harm. False. The results…

The FDA approves the language used on package inserts of prescription drugs. Does the FDA also approve the language of "direct-to -consumer" ads? Actually, no. The language, including the risk…