Science & Cannabis

Can cannabis relieve pain and nausea? Does it help us sleep? Can it help alleviate depression and anxiety? There are many claims about the benefits and dangers of using cannabis, but just how many of them are true?

Since Cannabis was legalized in Canada in 2018, more people are using the drug recreationally, but there are those who believe its benefits go further that it could hold the secret to treating medical conditions like epilepsy and dementia.

As the cannabis industry markets ever-more-attractive and ingenious pot products, scientists are working to distinguish the medicine from the myths. Science & Cannabis sets out to explore the most current research.

Is cannabis addictive? Does it impair judgment? Is it a danger, especially for young people and their still-developing brains?

Wherever you stand on this controversial subject, youll discover some surprising facts as we try to set the record straight on the most pressing questions about science and cannabis.

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