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Epilepsy and MMJ: Exploring the Promising Treatment Benefits

MMJ Recs

Epilepsy is a complex neurological disorder that affects millions of people worldwide, causing recurrent seizures that can significantly impact the quality of life. Medical Marijuana for Epilepsy Treatment Medical marijuana, often referred to as MMJ, is a term used to describe the use of cannabis and its derivatives for therapeutic purposes.

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CBD: Exploring The Therapeutic Effects of Cannabis Without the High

Canna Care Docs

CBD is one of close to 85 cannabinoids present in cannabis, with THC being the most commonly known. With increased attention and further legalization efforts in the United States, research surrounding the health applications are still in its infancy stages, but documentation and clinical trials continue to flow into the public sphere.

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What is CBN (Cannabinol)? How does the natural byproduct of THC work?

The Cannigma

Therefore, it makes sense that CBN is most commonly found in aged or improperly stored cannabis, and hardly ever present in fresh flower or low-temp extractions. What can the current clinical trials tell us? This means that over time THC is transformed or oxidized to CBN due to exposure to light, heat, or even air.

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Pushing Cannabis into Modern Healthcare

CannaTech

Similar frameworks exist across the world, presenting the same set of challenges Canada has faced along the way. Many healthcare practitioners possess a knowledge gap about cannabis, as their medical school curriculum didn’t include any information on the topic.

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CBN: The Sleep-Inducing Cannabinoid

Kind Meds (Cannabis Education Blog)

Unlike some other cannabinoids, it is not present in substantial amounts in fresh cannabis flower. capsule, oil, topical, edible). As mentioned, CBN is also not present in therapeutic amounts in most cannabis flower. CBN is believed to relieve symptoms of conditions in which seizures are a symptom, including epilepsy.

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Breaking the Stigma: Shifting Attitudes Toward Medical Marijuana Nationwide

MMJ Recs

Medical marijuana, once a controversial and stigmatized topic, has undergone a remarkable transformation in the eyes of the American public. Studies have shown the efficacy of medical cannabis in treating conditions such as chronic pain, epilepsy, and certain mental health disorders.

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What is CBD? Everything you need to know

The Cannigma

The first clinical research done on CBD as a potential treatment for epilepsy was in 1980, but the information gleaned didn’t make its way to the public eye until decades later. The perception that CBD is a wonder-drug version of cannabis — particularly known for its uses to treat epilepsy — that doesn’t get you high.

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