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Undoo is the first and only Practical Solution for Cannabis Overconsumption

As a pharmacist, when I first came across Undoo I was very skeptical of the supplement marketed as “the greened out antidote” and the first practical solution for THC overconsumption. After visiting their website to learn more, I was surprised by the number of product reviews, videos, an...
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NFL Invests $1 Million in Cannabis Research

The National Football League (NFL) is offering $1 Million in grants for up to five research proposals. This was announced by Jeff Miller, the executive vice president of player health and safety, in a call with media on Tuesday, June 8th, 2021. The NFL is interested in finding other ways for players...
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DENT Study Shows Medical Cannabis Relieves Symptoms in Older Adults

A study conducted by the DENT neurologic institute will be presented at the American Academy of Neurology’s 71st Annual Meeting in Philadelphia this May. The study reviewed 204 patients age 75 and older with conditions ranging from pain to Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) and Parkinson&rsqu...
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Charlotte’s Web Supports Landmark Liver Safety Study

Despite the widespread use and availability of hemp-derived cannabidiol (CBD) products, officials from the Food & Drug Administration (FDA) say they still need to learn more about the safety of CBD before they determine how to regulate it. In March of last year, the FDA issued a statement highl...
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Medical Cannabis and Parkinson’s Disease

Parkinson’s disease (PD) affects around 1 million people in the US, more than the number of people diagnosed with MS, muscular dystrophy, and Lou Gehrig’s disease combined. To date no cure has been found for this disease, which primarily affects those over the age of 55, as its underlyin...
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Cannabis & Complications from COVID-19

Written by Sherry Verostko-Slazak, ANP-BC and Marlene Rogers, FNP-BC of Advanced Integrative Care Even before recreational marijuana was legalized in New York State, the use of marijuana as a medical treatment has been recognized as an effective option amongst the alternative, holistic, and integra...
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Cannabis for Migraine: Promising treatment or Faux Pas?

written by Dr. Laszlo Mechtler of Dent Neurologic  Does cannabis have a place in a physician-guided treatment plan for migraine? Emerging research and the works of prominent 19th & 20th-century physicians including Sir William Osler (Father of Modern Medicine), Sir William Gowers (Father o...
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Cannabis Wins Big with Voters on 2020 Ballot – Regulators Crack Down on CBD

This article was written by Patrick J Hines and was first seen in print as part of our legislative update column. Since the last Cannabuff issue, developments in cannabis reform have come fast and furious.  Cannabis legalization was approved by voters in every ballot where it appeared, Governo...
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Scientific Update Fall 2019

This article was first seen in print as part of our Scientific Update column where readers can catch up on the latest scientific news about cannabis as it relates to our region. Researchers Debate NY Medical Marijuana Laws in Journal of the American Medical Association. In February of this year, r...
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