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From MMJ to Special K

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There’s no doubt that cannabis helps Rosenfeld’s condition, but it’s not a cure. According to a 2012 study by University of Bonn scientist Andras Bilkei-Gorzo: “On the cellular level, the cannabinoid system regulates the expression of brain-derived neurotrophic factor and neurogenesis.” 2012 Dec 5;367(1607):3326-41.

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Gut Feeling

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One gastrointestinal condition long associated with self-medication through cannabis is inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). IBD in Puerto Rico In 2016, the government of Puerto Rico legalized medicinal cannabis for a relatively short list of specific conditions, including Crohn’s disease. A flurry of recent research bears this out.

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Positive Cannabis Drug Tests in the Workplace at the Highest in 25 years

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They also stated that there has been a steady increase in positive post-accident cannabis tests since 2012, when the first states legalized recreational marijuana. However, from 2012 to 2022, post-accident cannabis positivity rose by 204.2%. Based on the report, 7.3% The positivity for cannabis in the U.S. in 2021 and 4.3%

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NBC Story: High potency weed linked to psychotic episodes, mysterious vomiting illness in young users

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Bo Gribbon, 20, went to the ER 11 times in 9 months for a condition that caused bouts of nonstop vomiting and screaming. Colorado and Washington became the first states to legalize recreational marijuana in 2012. When a physician assistant told him the likely cause, Gribbon didn’t believe it at first.

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Washington State Eliminates Medical Cannabis Taxation

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In November 2012, Washington voters approved the production, processing, and retail sales of recreational cannabis within Washington state under what is known as Initiative 502 (“I-502”). Medical cannabis is often the only effective treatment that allows them to function and improve their quality of life.

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Is There a Difference Between Recreational and Medical Cannabis?

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It wasn’t until 2012 that Washington State and Colorado introduced America’s first legal recreational cannabis bills. Prior to this, the only cannabis available legally in North America was medical marijuana.

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Three Delicious Raw Cannabis Smoothie Recipes

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Many so-called folk remedies involve the use of raw cannabis leaves to treat various conditions. 2012 Jul;72(1):135-43. 2012 Dec 31;10(2):316-23. 2012 Nov 15;214(3):314-9. CBG, CBD, Δ9-THC, CBN, CBGA, CBDA and Δ9-THCA as antioxidant agents and their intervention abilities in antioxidant action. Fitoterapia. Ann Neurol.