Issue 22 - Unlocking Cannabis Secrets: From Alcohol Recovery to Cancer Fighter - CBD & THC's New Frontiers!

BudMed Bulletin for 6/02/2025

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CBD: The Game-Changer for Alcohol Recovery!

CBD seems to calm the body's stress response, lessen anxiety triggered by alcohol cues, and decrease the desire for alcohol after seeing those cues, without negatively affecting thinking and memory. Source

Cannabis and cancer: unveiling the potential of a green ally in breast, colorectal, and prostate cancer

Breast Cancer (BC): BC cells have cannabinoid receptors. Studies in living organisms show cannabinoids can kill cancer cells, stop them from growing or spreading. In mice with BC, THC and another cannabinoid slowed tumor growth. Colorectal Cancer (CRC): CBD can reduce the survival of CRC cells that resist chemotherapy and stop cancer spread by blocking a specific receptor (GPR55). CBD also has effects that reduce new blood vessel growth to tumors and reduces inflammation. Prostate Cancer (PC): PC cells have lots of cannabinoid receptors. Cannabinoids can block the release of tiny particles that help cancer grow and spread. They also can stop cancer cells from growing, invading, and moving, while promoting cell death and stopping the cell cycle. Source

CBD Proven to Slash Seizures in Adults with Drug-Resistant Epilepsy!

"Our review has shown that CBD was efficacious as an adjunctive therapy in seizure reduction in adult patients with DRE [drug-resistant epilepsy]." Source

BREAKTHROUGH: CBD & THC Oils Show Promise in Fighting Canine Cancer!

Prostate cancer is a major killer in both humans and dogs, even when caught early. Dogs naturally get prostate cancer similar to human types, making them good for research. CBD and THC, from cannabis, can slow down cancer cell growth in dogs. In lab tests, CBD oils stopped cancer cell growth for different dog cancer cells. Both CBD and THC caused cancer cell death. Source

Shocking Study Reveals: Medical Marijuana Outperforms Prescription Meds for Chronic Pain Relief!

"Medical marijuana was comparatively more effective than prescription medications for the treatment of chronic pain at 3 months, although the populations compared were slightly different." Source

Cannabis Secrets Unveiled: Could These Compounds Combat Alzheimer's?

Cannabis shows promise in: Protecting brain cells Reducing brain inflammation Boosting memory and thinking Easing behavior issues. Source

Cannabis Hyperemesis Syndrome: Dr. Ethan Russo on Science and Solutions"

Caused by genetics? "Dr. Russo explained that through his article, he was able to demonstrate a genetic predisposition for individuals with CHS. “We were able to demonstrate this through our first publication, which identified five different genes with mutations that were statistically significantly more present in people who had CHS symptoms, as compared to people using as much cannabis as a day, who did not have the symptoms. We believe that this provides the foundation for our theory that this is genetically caused.” Source

Cannabidiol's Antidepressant Secrets Unveiled! 

Mood Booster: CBD seems to help lift moods in both humans and animals, acting like an antidepressant. Few Side Effects: It doesn't come with many of the downsides that other antidepressants might have. Multiple Benefits: CBD might work by: Hitting different targets in the body to fight depression. Reducing inflammation, which can affect mood. Encouraging the growth of new brain cells, which could help with mental health. Source

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