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Medical Marijuana Could Stop Alzheimer’s Development

A recent study has scientists wondering if THC, the psychoactive component of cannabis, could cure Alzheimer’s. The study found that THC is a catalyst for removing toxic plaque in the brain, and serves as an inflammation blocker; in each role, preventing common features of the neurodegenerative disease.

“It is reasonable to conclude that there is a therapeutic potential of cannabinoids for the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease,” David Schubert, senior researcher and a professor at Salk Institute for Biological Studies, wrote.

One supporter of Schubert’s research is Keith Fargo, the director of scientific programs for the Alzheimer’s Association. Fargo, too, acknowledges marijuana’s therapeutic potential for Alzheimer’s patients, calling the drug a “legitimate avenue of research.”

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First Harvest Financial and Dr. Gregory Smith Featured by Yahoo Finance

With the support of First Harvest Financial, medical professionals, and medical cannabis enthusiast across the nation, Dr. Gregory Smith released his new medical cannabis textbook—Medical Cannabis, Basic Science & Clinical Applications. Yahoo Finance shared the news on July 7, 2016.

The news of the textbook’s release is pivotal for the medical marijuana movement in the United States, because it is one of the first science-based, peer-reviewed textbooks on medical cannabis, written by a medical professional for medical professionals.

Dr. Smith, who has been practicing medicine for nearly 30 years, spent about half of his career working in California, where he studied medical cannabis. It was during this time that Dr. Smith realized there were very few, if any, reliable scientific print resources on prescribing medical cannabis. Dr. Smith was inspired to help other physicians and medical professionals develop a strong knowledge about medical cannabis, to better both their patients’ lives and the practice of modern medicine.

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First Harvest Financial Supports the Release of Dr. Gregory Smith's Medical Cannabis Textbook

TAMPA, Fla., July 7, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- First Harvest Financial is proud to support Dr. Gregory Smith in the release and promotion of his new medical cannabis textbook. Medical Cannabis, Basic Science & Clinical Applications is one of the first science-based, peer-reviewed textbooks on medical cannabis written for medical professionals. Dr. Smith serves as a strategic advisor to First Harvest Financial as its Director of Medical Affairs.

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Dr. Smith, who has been practicing medicine for nearly 30 years, spent about half of his career working in California, where he studied medical cannabis. It was during this time that Dr. Smith realized there were very few, if any, reliable scientific print resources on prescribing medical cannabis. Dr. Smith was inspired to help other physicians and medical professionals develop a strong knowledge about medical cannabis, to better both their patients' lives and the practice of modern medicine.

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