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Regular Marijuana Use Associated With Reduced BMI, Says Study

The Joint Blog

Marijuana use over time is inversely related to obesity, according to a new study published in the International Journal of Epidemiology. Participants (aged 18+) completed computer-assisted personal interviews on cannabis use, body weight and height at Waves 1 (W1, 2001–02) and 2 (W2, 2004–05).

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Marijuana for Nausea: Helping Cancer Patients for Decades

Greencamp

Marijuana for nausea became FDA approved and available for medicinal use in 1985 in the US, and Canada legalized it for these purposes back in 2001. Marijuana and Pregnancy: Is It Safe to Smoke Pot While Pregnant? Marijuana is famous not just for resolving nausea, but also for boosting appetite. Best strains for nausea.

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The Marijuana Conspiracy

Cannabis Info

The Marijuana Conspiracy. Marijuana does NOT pose a threat to the general public. While marijuana users have every right to check into high-end drug rehabilitation facilities if they want, the dangers of marijuana are more directed towards big business. MARIJUANA is DANGEROUS”. The Real Reason why Hemp is Illegal.

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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. Ask anybody to name some drugs, and they will call off names such as marijuana, cocaine, LSD, meth, and others. Decriminalizing Hard Drugs Isn’t The Same as Legalizing Them. Drugs come in many forms.

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

Puff Puff Post

It was not until the 1990’s that the government felt the pressure of thousands of medical patients advocating and fighting for the use of cannabis. On July 30 th , 2001, the government brought this into a legislative act known as the Medical Marijuana Access and Resources (MMAR).

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