List: Cannabis-Related Articles by Ed Ergenzinger | Curated by Ed Ergenzinger, JD, PhD

Sep 14, 2022
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Cannabis-Related Articles by Ed Ergenzinger
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Ed Ergenzinger, JD, PhD
The Rise of Marijuana Smoking in the U.S.For the first time, more Americans are smoking cannabis than tobacco
Sep 9, 2022
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Sep 9, 2022
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ILLUMINATION
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Ed Ergenzinger, JD, PhD
Bias in Cannabis Research Focuses on Harmful EffectsAccording to an analysis of cannabis research funding in the United States between 2000 and 2018, most of the money went to studies…
Jun 8, 2022
Jun 8, 2022
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Ed Ergenzinger, JD, PhD
Does CBD Counteract the Psychoactive Effects of THC?There is a widespread belief that cannabidiol (CBD), a compound derived from cannabis that has become wildly popular in recent years…
Jun 9, 2022
Jun 9, 2022
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Does the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Require Accommodations for Synthetic THC?Employers are required by the ADA to provide reasonable accommodations to disabled employees or applicants for employment, so long as the…
Jun 9, 2022
Jun 9, 2022
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Ed Ergenzinger, JD, PhD
Marijuana Research: The Good, the Bad, and the UglyAs cannabis has become more available, there has been a concomitant increase in the number of research studies on the effects of its use.
Jun 12, 2022
Jun 12, 2022
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How Does Marijuana Use by Pregnant and New Mothers Affect Fetuses and Newborns?As the trend toward legalization continues, researchers continue to explore the health impacts of marijuana use. One aspect of marijuana…
Jun 13, 2022
Jun 13, 2022
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Ed Ergenzinger, JD, PhD
And Now for Some Bad News About Marijuana: Addiction and Health RisksIt seems like every week there is some report or article about a newly discovered health benefit of cannabis or specific cannabinoids…
Jun 13, 2022
Jun 13, 2022
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Ed Ergenzinger, JD, PhD
Is CBD a Substitute for Opioids?Prior research has shown that a substantial number of patients who require pain medication have substituted medical cannabis for opioids…
Jun 17, 2022
Jun 17, 2022
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Ed Ergenzinger, JD, PhD
CBD Found to be Effective as a Broad Spectrum AntibioticResearchers have found that cannabidiol (CBD) is effective in killing an extensive spectrum of Gram-positive bacteria and some types of…
Jun 23, 2022
Jun 23, 2022
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Ed Ergenzinger, JD, PhD
Marijuana Research Identifies Health Risks in Youths and Young AdultsThe US Senate Caucus on International Narcotics Control reports that 91% of Americans believe that cannabis should be legalized for either…
Jun 23, 2022
Jun 23, 2022
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Ed Ergenzinger, JD, PhD
CBD Used as a Substitute for Opioids Among Fibromyalgia SufferersCannabidiol (CBD) found to be effective at alleviating pain with fewer side effects and potential for abuse than opioids
Jun 27, 2021
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Jun 27, 2021
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Ed Ergenzinger, JD, PhD
CBD Shows Promise as Treatment for Alzheimer’s DiseaseTwo weeks of CBD at high doses increased levels of proteins that reduce beta-amyloid plaque accumulation and improved cognition in an…
Mar 10, 2021
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Mar 10, 2021
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Ed Ergenzinger, JD, PhD
CBD Found to be Effective as a Broad Spectrum AntibioticThe cannabinoid has been shown to kill a wide range of bacteria, including those that cause gonorrhea, meningitis, and Legionnaires’…
Jan 21, 2021
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Jan 21, 2021
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BeingWell
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Ed Ergenzinger, JD, PhD
Bias in Cannabis Research Focuses on Harmful EffectsThese 4 tips can help to identify spurious claims and questionable study designs.
Jun 21, 2021
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Jun 21, 2021
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Ed Ergenzinger, JD, PhD
New Marijuana Research Identifies Health Risks in Youths and Young AdultsMarijuana use linked to early heart disease in young adults and to increased rates of self-harm and mortality in youths with mood…
Mar 19, 2021
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Mar 19, 2021
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The Impact of Maternal Marijuana Use on Fetuses and NewbornsNew research studies show that THC and CBD accumulate in breast milk and fetal THC-exposure produces abnormal newborn brain activity.
Feb 25, 2021
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Feb 25, 2021
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Ed Ergenzinger, JD, PhD
Recent Marijuana Research: The Good, The Bad, and the UglyMarijuana found to be a potential tool to fight the opioid crisis, a drain on IQ, and a mixed bag for entrepreneurs
Feb 2, 2021
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Feb 2, 2021
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Cannabis Explorations
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Ed Ergenzinger, JD, PhD
And Now for Some Bad News About Marijuana: Addiction and Health RisksTwo new research studies report evidence of toxic chemicals in marijuana smokers and withdrawal symptoms in most people using cannabis for…
Jan 19, 2021
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Jan 19, 2021
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DataDrivenInvestor
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Ed Ergenzinger, JD, PhD
Cannabinnovation: Autism Treatments, Antiviral Lip Balms, and THC BreathalyzersSelected cannabis-related US patents issued in January 2021.
Feb 7, 2021
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Feb 7, 2021
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Cannabis Explorations
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Why CBD Makers Using CO2 Extraction Should Be WorriedA patent infringement lawsuit filed by Canopy Growth Corp. against GW Pharmaceuticals has enormous implications for CBD manufacturers.
Dec 31, 2020
Dec 31, 2020