Oct302024

Ask Dr. Leigh: can cannabis treat skin conditions?

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Cannabis-based products, especially those without overt intoxicating effects such as cannabidiol (CBD) and other non-psychoactive cannabinoids, have been increasingly explored for their therapeutic potential in treating various skin conditions. We know cannabinoids have anti-inflammatory effects. Therefore, their interaction with the skin’s endocannabinoid system (ECS) makes them a promising tool for addressing inflammation, sebum (oil) regulation, protecting the…

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Jul242024

Ask Dr. Leigh: could cannabis help women through menopause?

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Interestingly, for thousands of years throughout history, women have used cannabis for a variety of obstetrical and gynecological issues. Famous cannabis researcher Dr. Ethan Russo wrote a book on the topic called Women and Cannabis: Medicine, Science, and Sociology. He states one of the earliest reference dates to Ancient Mesopotamia, around the 7th century B.C.E. These ancient manuscripts…

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Jun232024

Rescheduling cannabis is progress, but it won’t solve critical issues / Guest Commentary – Baltimore Sun

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As a governor-appointed member of the Maryland Cannabis Public Health Advisory Council, many of my colleagues have asked for my thoughts on what will happen next with the rescheduling of cannabis from Schedule I to Schedule III in the Controlled Substance Act (CSA).  As a physician who integrates medical cannabis into my patients’ treatments, I do…

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