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The most common reasons people get medical marijuana cards: 2021 edition

The Cannigma

In 2014 the state legalized recreational cannabis and as of 2021 has one of the highest concentrations of legal cannabis retail stores in the country, though the total number of medical cannabis patients (22,566) is relatively low compared to the state’s population. Spasms 4,937 21.9% PTSD 3,440 15.2% Nausea 2,358 10.4% Cancer 1,327 5.9%.

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Marijuana Arrests Drop Rapidly in Illinois’ Top 5 Largest Suburbs

The Joint Blog

In 2007, a northwest suburban police department arrested Myles and charged him with possession of seven grams of marijuana, which is a misdemeanor, and with manufacture with intent to deliver of more than 200 grams, a felony, he said. Aurora saw a decline from 659 in 2015 to 202 in 2018, police department data indicates.

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Marijuana and HIV: Much More Than Palliative Aid

Greencamp

Even though scientific data is still somewhat scarce on this topic, several studies confirm that cannabis directly acts on the cells of the immune system affected by HIV. 2007 ( 6 ). Cannabis concentrates for HIV. 2016 ( 3 ). Combined, these factors significantly reduced the mortality rate.

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The Best Rx for Teens Addicted to Vaping? No One Knows

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While some adolescents should be able to quit unaided, experts say many will be hampered by withdrawal symptoms, including anxiety, irritability, difficulty concentrating and loss of appetite. in 2007, e-cigarettes and other vaping devices have grown into a $6.6 Since debuting in the U.S. billion business.

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Best Marijuana & Depression Studies

CannaMD

Trouble thinking, concentrating, making decisions, and remembering things. In addition, there is some overlapping of symptoms between the two conditions, including difficulty concentrating, irritability, and sleep disturbances. Anxiety, agitation, or restlessness. Slowed thinking, speaking, or body movements. Final Thoughts.

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New Study Says. Not One California Dispensary Caught Selling to Minors

Cannabis Law Report

In a review of the literature on the effects of cannabis on driving, tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) concentrations of 2–5 nanograms (the active ingredient in cannabis) per milliliter (ng/ml) were associated with substantial driving performance decrements, especially with tasks involving divided attention (Hartman & Huestis, 2013).

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Paper: The transition of cannabis into the mainstream of Australian healthcare: framings in professional medical publications

Cannabis Law Report

At the same time, the outlook on cannabis research data is largely positive. Media frames depend on patterns reflecting the organisation and interrelation of ideas, which is why systematic approaches are effective (Kitzinger 2007 ). Data collection. This offers a more denotative approach to complement the data.