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PA: Health Secretary to Add Anxiety Disorders and Tourette Syndrome to Medical Marijuana Program Serious Medical Conditions

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For both conditions, medical marijuana is not first line treatment and should not replace traditional therapies but should be used in conjunction with them, when recommended by a physician.”. There are close to 111,000 active patient certifications as part of the medical marijuana program. million dispensing events with more than 3.7

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Cannabis for PTSD: Latest Scientific Evidence Shows Promising Results

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People develop PTSD after experiencing a traumatic event or an event that is perceived as such. Does cannabis aid in forgetting traumatic events or just boosts dopamine, increasing the overall feelings of pleasure? Sufferers also avoid thinking or talking about the traumatic event.

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Every California Dispensary That MMJ Patients Need To Know

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California has been a trailblazer in the realm of medical marijuana, offering patients access to a variety of treatment options. If the doctor determines that medical cannabis is a suitable treatment option, they will provide a recommendation for the patient. In 1996, the state became the first in the U.S.

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Entheon Biomedical Further Strengthens Advisory Board with Appointment of Dr. Andy Greenshaw

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Andy served as University of Alberta Associate Vice President (Research) and was a member of the Scientific Advisory Board of the CIHR Institute of Neuroscience Mental Health & Addiction from 2012-2016. These statements relate to future events or future performance. ” About Entheon Biomedical Corp. The forward?looking

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New York: New Report Released Showing Ongoing Extreme Racial Disparities in Marijuana Enforcement at City and County Levels

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At the same time, the bill would redirect tax revenue from a legal industry towards various programs that redress harms from the War on Drugs, while also increasing and improving public education and treatment programs geared towards responsible use, reducing overdoses, and saving lives. percent in 2016. percent to 17.8

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Cannabis laws in Japan: Is weed legal?

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Since 2016, the country has permitted the sale of CBD and some Japanese companies produce cannabidiol products as well. Japan does not have a medical cannabis program and does not allow the use of cannabis for patients seeking to treat a medical condition. Shutterstock). Who can get medical cannabis in Japan? Shutterstock).

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Every Florida Medical Marijuana Law You Need to Know

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SHORT ANSWER: In November 2016, the Florida Medical Marijuana Legalization Initiative (known as Amendment 2 ) legalized medical marijuana treatment in Florida. In November of 2016, 71% of Florida voters approved the Florida Medical Marijuana Legalization Initiative (perhaps confusingly: also known as Amendment 2 ). .’

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