How About a Holiday?

June 24, 2019
Dr. Dorothy Colagiovanni
Cannabis & Hemp Research, Medical Marijuana, Science and Technology
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The concept of a drug holiday is standard medical practice for chronic users of pharmaceutical medications. Physicians use this abstinence tactic for a variety of reasons, including: limiting side effects of a medicine or allowing a patient to maintain sensitivity…

Is the Endocannabinoid System the Key to Happiness?

March 21, 2019
Dr. Dorothy Colagiovanni
Cannabis & Hemp Research, Medical Marijuana, Science and Technology
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Have you ever heard the saying, “happy wife, happy life?” What makes that wife happy? Is it the peacefulness of her family? A stable job? A loving partner? Or, a healthy endocannabinoid system? Could a well-functioning endocannabinoid system (ECS) be the key…

A Toxicologist’s Look at Cannabis vs. Alcohol: Why the US Government is Focusing on the Wrong Recreational Drug

Sometimes we observe a car wreck and rubber neck our way until it is out of our sight. I had that feeling during the hearings for Supreme Court Justice Kavanaugh. As I listened to the testimony, it surfaced repeatedly that…

The Science of Forgetting: Good Thing I Remembered my Cannabis!

Every day we are bombarded with new information, often too much at once. We try to process it all, but, we may beat ourselves up when we forget something like a friend's birthday or a deadline at work. As we…

Down to a science – why does cannabis alter my brain?

Cannabis Science Depending upon your industry perspective, when I use the term "cannabis science" you may be thinking of optimal plant growth conditions, the latest extraction techniques, or manufacturing technology. Cannabis science is broadly used and has many applications. From…

It’s All in the Delivery: Cannabis Consumption and Emerging Technologies

The cannabis industry is rapidly evolving, with new brands and products launching every week. For both new and regular consumers alike, the sheer number of options when walking into a dispensary can be intimidating. As additional states legalize adult MJ…

Inside a Cannabis Science Lab: What Really Goes into Chemical Formulation and Product Development?

By Dr. Dot Colagiovanni As the cannabis industry matures it is becoming increasingly sophisticated. However, despite significant progress, there remain distinct knowledge gaps in cannabis science and technology. Many products are produced in facilities that lack appropriate equipment for scientific…

How About a Holiday?

Is the Endocannabinoid System the Key to Happiness?

A Toxicologist’s Look at Cannabis vs. Alcohol: Why the US Government is Focusing on the Wrong Recreational Drug

The Science of Forgetting: Good Thing I Remembered my Cannabis!

Down to a science – why does cannabis alter my brain?

It’s All in the Delivery: Cannabis Consumption and Emerging Technologies

Inside a Cannabis Science Lab: What Really Goes into Chemical Formulation and Product Development?

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