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How Medical Marijuana Helps Floridians With Qualifying Conditions

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Florida Epilepsy Patients : CBD blocks the ability of LPI to amplify nerve signals in a brain region and has been known to reduce the frequency and severity of seizures in epilepsy. Individuals with PTSD report benefits from using cannabis, especially in reducing anxiety and aiding sleep.

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The Health Effects of Cannabis: The Nervous System

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Average pain, worst pain and sleep disruption were measured daily during 5 weeks of treatment; other questionnaires measured quality of life and mood. 011), and mean sleep disruption (P =.003). Adverse events were dose-related and only the high-dose group compared unfavorably with placebo. 008) and medium-dose (P =.039)

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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. Moderate evidence exists for the use of cannabis for sleep.

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

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Chronic pain or pain were the conditions most frequently mentioned in articles about cannabis, followed by epilepsy, cancer or cancer pain, and nausea and chemotherapy. Refractory paediatric epilepsy. Epilepsy or epilepsies were mentioned in 39% of articles. Conclusions. Palliative care indications. Cancer pain.

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NO BRAINER: CBD AND THC FOR HEAD INJURIES

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It is the most commonly identified cause of epilepsy among adults. This is followed by a secondary injury cascade that, if unchecked, can ricochet for several weeks or months, resulting in more brain damage, motor impairment and other adverse “downstream” effects, such as poor concentration, irritability, and sleep problems.

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A Hidden Origin Story of the CBD Craze

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We were talking about, ‘What can we do with this?’ ” recalled Samantha Miller, who hosted the event at her split-level house, wedged between redwoods and a creek below. In 2020, CBD is available three ways: over the counter; at state-licensed marijuana dispensaries; or if you have certain forms of epilepsy, from GW Pharmaceuticals.

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It is the most commonly identified cause of epilepsy among adults. This is followed by a secondary injury cascade that, if unchecked, can ricochet for several weeks or months, resulting in more brain damage, motor impairment and other adverse “downstream” effects, such as poor concentration, irritability, and sleep problems.