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Can CBD Help ALS Patients?

  CBD is a special compound that offers numerous therapeutic benefits for people suffering from various health conditions. There is evidence to suggest that CBD products such as oils and tinctures may also be able to help patients with ALS. Keep reading if you want to learn more about  CBD hemp oil and ALS  treatments. What is ALS? ALS stands for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. It is a group of neurological diseases that affect certain nerve cells in the body. The cells it targets are usually responsible for controlling voluntary muscle movement. People with ALS typically develop problems with simple actions such as chewing, walking, and speech. These symptoms usually get worse with time, which makes the condition very serious for those afflicted by it. It is estimated that ALS affects around two per 100,000 people. This means approximately 16,000 individuals in the United States suffer from this condition. What Causes ALS? ALS’s causes can be classified as either familial...

Clinical trials in the works for CBD-based drug meant to aid recovery from opioid addiction

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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has given the OK to begin human trials for a CBD-based drug intended to support recovery from opioid addiction, reports Hemp Industry Daily . The d rug, Nantheia ATL5, was developed by Ananda Scientific and will be tested at the University of California, Los Angeles. Funding will come from the National Institute on Drug Abuse. “This clinical study at UCLA is an important component of our clinical development efforts focused on opioid addiction, where a non-addictive therapy is a significant unmet need,” said Sohail R. Zaidi, Ananda’s chief executive officer in a news release . “We are excited to be working with the UCLA team and look forward to this trial advancing.” “This clinical study at UCLA is an important component of our clinical development efforts focused on opioid addiction, where a non-addictive therapy is a significant unmet need.” – Sohail R. Zaidi, Chief Executive Officer, Ananda Scientific Ananda is a biotech company focused on devel...