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Medical Cannabis Advisory Board votes to add two qualifying conditions

Illinois News Joint

MCAB board members took preliminary votes to include two qualifying debilitating conditions for medical cannabis patients in Illinois. After public comment, board members voted anonymously via private messages for two new conditions to be added, endometrioses and FOD (Female Organismic Disorder).

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Cannabinoids: THC

FloridaMarijuana.net

When the body is defensive against trauma, this system begins to fail, resulting in physical, mental and/or neurological conditions. THC, or tetrahydrocannabinol, is the naturally-occuring chemical compound found in the cannabis plant. THC was discovered by Scientist Raphael Mechoulam in the 1960s. MS (Multiple Sclerosis).

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Cannabinoid Training Certificate & Education Info

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With cannabis and phytocannabinoids like THC, CBD and CBG rapidly becoming highly prized therapeutic agents, many people are turning to cannabinoids for life improvement. Unfortunately, there is a lot of misinformation that can be a stumbling block to those who could truly benefit from cannabinoids like CBD and THC.

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Wisconsin NORML: Presenting a United Front of Advocacy, Education and Reform

NORML

Despite this, she has given several testimonies to county boards about the value of medicinal cannabis for her condition and on lobby day, she addressed republican Rep. Norah’s friends with Rhett’s out of state have said that THC has immensely helped their symptoms, particularly with seizures. Joe Sanfelippo.

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Israeli Study Finds THC Oil Effective in Improving Symptoms of Autism

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Contributing to Israel’s list of impressive discoveries is a new study, published in Translational Psychiatry , showing that tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) -rich cannabis oil can be effective in treating the symptoms of autism spectrum disorder (ASD). However, THC is more widely available. Is Cannabis Oil Safe for Children?

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What are cannabis coaches and how can they help close the cannabis education gap?

The Cannigma

Cannabis and cannabis-derived medications can have potentially harmful interactions with specific prescription medications, and not all cannabis preparations work the same for every condition or every patient. They cannot provide certification for a medical cannabis permit, nor can they diagnose any health conditions.

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The Impact of Medical Marijuana on Mental Health

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It’s the start of Mental Health Awareness Month, a month dedicated to raising awareness about mental health issues, promoting mental health education, and advocating for support services. THC binds to CB1 receptors, affecting neurotransmitter release and modulating mood, cognition, and perception. Image by Marcel Strauß on Unsplash.

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