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Better Sleep Tips: Medical Marijuana

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Left untreated, these problems can contribute to a variety of health issues including high blood pressure, diabetes, depression, and even stroke. A 2013 study published in Frontiers in Psychology found that the synthetic cannabinoid dronabinol , made to mimic THC, could improve symptoms in those suffering from sleep apnea.

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Why cannabis can make your heart race

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The interactions of the endocannabinoid system with the autonomic nervous system seem to be the driving force behind the reported cardiovascular adverse events [from cannabis],” wrote a group of researchers who recently reviewed years of cannabis studies 1. Why cannabis makes your heart race. Cardiac-related mortality data from the U.S.

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AAFP ( American Academy of Family Physicians) Releases Marijuana, Cannabinoids Position Paper

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According to the 2018 National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) Monitoring the Future Survey (MTF), daily, past month, past year, and lifetime marijuana use among 8 th graders has declined, and remained unchanged in 10 th and 12 th graders, when compared to the 2013 MTF survey. and 2.3%, respectively. Eur J Intern Med. 2018;49:12-19.