Back to top
Share

Brain Trauma

Category
Addiction, Concussions, and Suspensions: The NFL’s War On Cannabis
Lane Trachy 2019-10-11

Addiction, Concussions, and Suspensions: The NFL’s War On Cannabis

The frequency and severity of injuries in the NFL makes using painkillers a necessity. Many players would rather use cannabis than dangerous opioids.

Read More
Veterans Turning to Medical Cannabis Over Alcohol or Prescription Drugs
Lane Trachy 2019-06-12

Veterans Turning to Medical Cannabis Over Alcohol or Prescription Drugs

Many veterans believe cannabis to be a safer alternative to alcohol and addictive drugs, but many are not receiving medical advice related to cannabis.

Read More
Treating Brain Injury With CBD May Become A Reality
Lane Trachy 2019-05-30

Treating Brain Injury With CBD May Become A Reality

There is yet no known cure for TBI. Some scientific evidence that suggests a CBD brain injury treatment may relieve some of the side effects.

Read More
CBS Bans Cannabis Commercials from Super Bowl
Lane Trachy 2019-01-24

CBS Bans Cannabis Commercials from Super Bowl

Even with such high profit margins on ads, CBS will not be taking money from any businesses that hope to air cannabis commercials during the Super Bowl.

Read More
Cannabis and Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI): A Personal Journey
j.klug 2018-12-27

Cannabis and Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI): A Personal Journey

My personal journey learning about the connection between healing traumaitc brain injury and cannabis started on March 27, 2017.

Read More
Professional Sports Embracing Cannabis More Than Ever
Lane Trachy 2018-08-02

Professional Sports Embracing Cannabis More Than Ever

Professional sports embracing cannabis is no longer a shocking idea. Leagues like BIG3 are making the use of cannabis for players a regular occurrence.

Read More
Study Finds Brain Damage From Cannabis Is Less Severe Than Alcohol Consumption
Lane Trachy 2018-03-06

Study Finds Brain Damage From Cannabis Is Less Severe Than Alcohol Consumption

A University of Colorado-Boulder study helps reveal that brain damage from cannabis consumption is far less destructive than damage from alcohol consumption.

Read More
Can Cannabis Concussion Treatment Help Protect NFL Players?
Lane Trachy 2018-02-06

Can Cannabis Concussion Treatment Help Protect NFL Players?

As seen in Super Bowl LIIl, concussions in the NFL are a major ongoing concern. Can cannabis concussion treatment help the NFL better protect their players?

Read More
Marijuana PTSD Research Promoted By Large U.S. Veterans Group
Lane Trachy 2017-11-07

Marijuana PTSD Research Promoted By Large U.S. Veterans Group

Typical opioid treatments for PTSD may exacerbate symptoms. The American Legion is now promoting marijuana PTSD research to determine its effectiveness.

Read More
Medical Marijuana In NBA Supported By Former Commissioner David Stern
Lane Trachy 2017-11-02

Medical Marijuana In NBA Supported By Former Commissioner David Stern

Player use of medical marijuana in the NBA has always been against league policies. Former commissioner David Stern believes the NBA needs cannabis reform.

Read More
CTE In The NFL Is A Problem, Can It Be Helped By Cannabis?
Lane Trachy 2017-08-01

CTE In The NFL Is A Problem, Can It Be Helped By Cannabis?

“It is no longer debatable whether or not there is a problem in football—there…

Read More
Eugene Monroe Fights Against Antiquated NFL Marijuana Policies
Lane Trachy 2017-03-01

Eugene Monroe Fights Against Antiquated NFL Marijuana Policies

Roger Goodell is opposing modifications to NFL marijuana policies. He has recently stated the ban on cannabis is in the best interest of NFL players.

Read More
NFLPA Commissioner Releases Statement About Proposed New Marijuana Regulations
Daily Dose 2017-02-05

NFLPA Commissioner Releases Statement About Proposed New Marijuana Regulations

NFLPA Wants To Make Marijuana Use “Less Punitive” For Players NFLPA Commissioner Releases Statement…

Read More
Will The MMA Drop The Ban On Marijuana?
Daily Dose 2017-01-13

Will The MMA Drop The Ban On Marijuana?

Nick Diaz May Have Changed The Way MMA Sees Medical Marijuana The governing body that…

Read More
Marijuana Improves Cognitive Performance
Daily Dose 2016-12-03

Marijuana Improves Cognitive Performance

McLean Hospital, Harvard Medical School, and Tufts University research indicates that Marijuana Improves Cognitive…

Read More
Family Turns To Medical Marijuana After Brain Surgery Increased Seizures
Daily Dose 2016-11-06

Family Turns To Medical Marijuana After Brain Surgery Increased Seizures

On October 1, 2016 medical marijuana became available to pediatric patients in Connecticut. Three days later Linda Lloyd walked into Bluepoint Wellness in Branford, CT and gave her seven-year-old son Henry his first dose of medical marijuana.

Read More
Former NFL players come out in support of medical marijuana
Chris Nazarenus 2016-06-22

Former NFL players come out in support of medical marijuana

Former Chicago Bears quarterback Jim McMahon, who suffers from Early Onset Dementia, supports medical marijuana. After Eugene Monroe openly advocated for the use of medical marijuana as a healthier alternative to opioids, the Baltimore Ravens released him.

Read More
Former NFL players call for medical marijuana to be taken off banned list
Daily Dose 2016-01-04

Former NFL players call for medical marijuana to be taken off banned list

To understand football, Nate Jackson says, you need to remember one inherent truth about…

Read More
Former NFL players pushing for Medical Marijuana
Daily Dose 2015-11-04

Former NFL players pushing for Medical Marijuana

NFL Players Use Cannabis For Pain And Head Trauma Former NFL players pushing for Medical…

Read More
Why I changed my mind about medicinal cannabis
Daily Dose 2015-08-01

Why I changed my mind about medicinal cannabis

Why I changed my mind about medicinal cannabis Hugh Hempel | TEDx University of…

Read More
Cannabinoid Treatment For Traumatic Brain Injury TBI
Daily Dose 2015-07-30

Cannabinoid Treatment For Traumatic Brain Injury TBI

Brain Trauma/Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Brain Trauma ranges from the temporary dysfunction of brain…

Read More
Cannabis extract and brain tumors
Daily Dose 2015-04-16

Cannabis extract and brain tumors

Cannabis extract might actually help reduce brain tumors Over the past several years, marijuana…

Read More