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Doctors Get New Clinical Guidelines for Managing Chronic Pain With Cannabis, Courtesy of Canadian Researchers

Veriheal

Chronic pain —a condition that affects 50.2 Nonetheless, guidelines pertaining to the use of cannabis-based treatments for chronic pain relief have been somewhat hazy…up until now. New guidelines for cannabis in chronic pain were recently published by a group of Canadian researchers.

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A Guide to Medical Marijuana for Chronic Pain Relief: Strains, Delivery Methods, and Obtaining a Cannabis Card

United Patients Group

Chronic pain affects millions of people worldwide, significantly impacting their quality of life and often leading to the development of other health conditions. Standard medical treatments, including opioids and over-the-counter pain relievers, often provide limited relief and may carry the risk of addiction or adverse side effects.

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North Carolina Cherokee Indians Are Opening The State’s First Dispensary

Veriheal

Cannabis is not legal in North Carolina for medicinal or recreational purposes yet, but one group has their own rules–the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI). On April 20th, they’re opening a medical dispensary on tribal land, with products available for purchase to tribal and out-of-state cardholders.

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Natural Pain Management: How Cannabis Can Help with Chronic Pain

Cannabis Law Report

If you or a loved one suffers from chronic pain, there is a relatively safe alternative to addictive pain pills: cannabis. And while it is always a good idea to do sufficient research, when you visit your local dispensary, the budtender working there will likely be well-informed and eager to assist you.

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Michigan Dispensaries: Your Guide to Accessing MMJ

MMJ Recs

If you’re looking to access MMJ in the state, this guide will provide you with valuable information on Michigan MMJ dispensaries, the process of obtaining medical marijuana, and the legal requirements and regulations surrounding its use. When seeking MMJ, it’s essential to locate a reputable dispensary near you.

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More Cannabis Dispensaries Means Fewer Opioid Deaths, Researchers Say

The Cannigma

A higher geographic concentration of medical and adult-use cannabis dispensaries is associated with lower opioid-related death rates on a county level, according to the finding of a new study. Many physicians and health researchers have pointed to cannabis as an alternative to opioids in chronic pain patients.

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Every Maryland Dispensary That MMJ Patients Need To Know

MMJ Recs

Medical marijuana was legalized in Maryland in 2014, but the MD MMJ program was slow to get off the ground. It took until late 2017 for the first Maryland dispensary to open for business. The program is also becoming more patient-friendly, with more dispensaries opening and a wider range of products becoming available.