Study: Cannabidiol prevents pain and nerve damage in rat osteoarthritis

Published online Sep 1, 2017 1. Introduction The most prominent form of synovial joint disease, osteoarthritis (OA), is characterised by joint degeneration, pain, and in some patients, articular neuropathy.21 Chronic pain associated with OA is a major concern for which there are few viable treatments. The first-line therapy used to treat OA pain is nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory […]

The Biology and Potential Therapeutic Effects of Cannabidiol

Presented by Nora D. Volkow, Director, National Institute on Drug Abuse Senate Caucus on International Narcotics Control   June 24, 2015 “Cannabidiol: Barriers to Research and Potential Medical Benefits” Mr. Chairman, Ms. Chairwoman, and Members of the Senate Drug Caucus, thank you for inviting the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), a component of the […]

CBD and Treatment-Resistant Seizures

Authors: G. Pesántez-Ríos, L. Armijos-Acurio, R. Jimbo-Sotomayor, S.I. Pascual-Pascual, G. Pesántez-Cuesta   An Explanation of Epilepsy Having a medical condition is difficult enough, but if that condition doesn’t respond to medical treatment, life can become a constant battle. Refractory epilepsy is also known as uncontrolled or drug-resistant epilepsy. This means that a person who is suffering […]