Health Risks of Marijuana Use by James Geiwitz, Ph.D. September 19, 2001 Contents 1.0: INTRODUCTION 2.0: THE TOXICOLOGY OF THC 2.1: Genetic Effects 2.2: Pregnancy and Offspring 2.2.1: Pregnancy 2.2.2: Birth defects and brain development 2.3: Hormonal Systems and Reproductive Capabilities 2.4: Immune System 2.4.1: Suppression versus enhancement 2.4.2: Humans and disease 2.5: THC and […]
Sweet, Pungent, and Aromatic: Noseworthy Canadian Reporting on Cannabis Normalizing cannabis consumption is a goal shared by cannabis fans around the world. It’s a challenging goal, however, not liable to be met quickly. One reason is Cannabis’ aromatic nature. After seven decades of miserable, damning press, people have learned to hate its bouquet, associating ‘the […]
U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) has emerged as an unlikely supporter of medical cannabis, stating in both committee hearings and interviews that he backs a limited overhaul of U.S. law on the issue. Graham — who waged a quixotic bid for the 2016 Republican presidential nomination before dropping out of the race last December — […]
