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What’s the deal with cannabis consumption lounges?

The Cannigma

Just like the prohibition years of alcohol, it used to be that cannabis could be legally consumed only behind closed doors, down dank alleys, and in dark underground speakeasies. While cannabis is swiftly gaining in popularity, public prohibitions on use have derailed efforts to “normalize” and elevate cannabis as an alcohol alternative.

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Regular Marijuana Use Associated With Reduced BMI, Says Study

The Joint Blog

For the study researchers assessed the relationship between cannabis use and body mass index (BMI) over time in a nationally representative sample of 33,000 subjects. Confirmatory studies with rigorous cannabis and BMI assays will be needed.” Confirmatory studies with rigorous cannabis and BMI assays will be needed.

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Marijuana for Nausea: Helping Cancer Patients for Decades

Greencamp

It took a lot of time for humanity to “rediscover” the medical potential of cannabis. Although there’s still a long way to go, cannabis has been accepted by many as a tool for treating regular nausea, but also nausea caused by chemotherapy. Nausea was actually one of the main reasons why medical cannabis became legal in some US states.

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Why Decriminalizing Hard Drugs Could Be More Helpful Than You Think

Veriheal

Nearly 20 years ago, in 2001, Portugal abolished all of its criminal penalties for personal drug possession. According to National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NASDUH) , some of the most popular recreational drugs used in America included cocaine, cannabis, LSD, psilocybin mushrooms, and ecstasy, aside from the misuse of prescription drugs.

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The Endocannabinoid System-History, Health and Why We Feel High

Puff Puff Post

The History and Science of Cannabis. The use of cannabis for medicinal purposes can be dated back to as early as 2700 B.C.; the Emperor Shen Nung prescribed cannabis for various medical conditions such as gout, rheumatism, and poor memory. In India, ancient use of the cannabis plant can be dated back to as early as 200-1400 B.C.

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The Marijuana Conspiracy

Cannabis Info

In 2001 the “Hempcar” circled the North American continent powered by hemp oil. The real reason Cannabis has been outlawed has nothing to do with its effects on the mind and body. The word ‘canvas’ is Dutch for cannabis; Webster’s New World Dictionary. We should go back to the days when the AMA supported cannabis cures.

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Report: “Key pharmacological differences between side effects of refined, pharmaceutical CBD formulations and whole plant extracts:”

Cannabis Law Report

However, there are indications from studies done with cannabidiol-rich cannabis extracts in Israel that indicate that less side effects (46%) are achieved with a natural cannabis plant extract containing a 20:1 ratio of CBD to THC. Introduction: Recently, a formulation of cannabidiol was approved by the United States FDA.