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Survey Reveals Almost Half of Canada’s MMJ Patients Reduced Their Alcohol and Opioid Consumption

Veriheal

New data published in the Journal of Cannabis Research claims that almost one in two authorized medical cannabis patients in Canada managed to either completely stop or reduce their intake of controlled substances, such as alcohol and opioids , by using cannabis. As of 2020, the market was worth CAD $2.6 billion (USD $2 billion).

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Best strains and terpenes for migraine relief

The Cannigma

Treating migraine pain is one of the instances where inhaled cannabis consumption, such as smoking or vaping , is important for the right effects and speed of delivery. Like many conditions that modern medicine falls short of treating, migraines are now suspected to be a possible problem of endocannabinoid system deficiency in some patients.

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Terpene Spotlight: Pulegone

FloridaMarijuana.net

Cannabis has been used for human consumption for centuries. Cannabis possesses healing properties which can aid in a patient’s overall healthcare routine. Edition (2001): Medicinal plants contain a variety of bioactive compounds such as terpenes, which are composed of essential oils. According to P.M.

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India: Bar & Bench Article: Is it time to decriminalise Cannabis use in India?

Cannabis Law Report

In the context of increasing media scrutiny and widespread public attention on celebrities for their arrest and detention resulting from the purported use of cannabis, the question as to whether cannabis consumption should be decriminalised has once again assumed significance. Laws criminalising cannabis use.

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Cannabis laws in Japan: Is weed legal?

The Cannigma

Japan does not have a medical cannabis program and does not allow the use of cannabis for patients seeking to treat a medical condition. CBD has become especially trendy in Tokyo, where CBD shops and cafes allow for the on-site consumption of CBD in edibles and topical treatments. Shutterstock). Shutterstock).

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Best strains and terpenes for nausea

The Cannigma

Additionally, nausea is a common side effect of cancer treatments, migraines, pregnancy, and more. Some of the earliest studies examine the effects of THC on cancer patients and reducing chemo-related nausea, although the scientists noted the effectiveness of THC can be dependent on tolerance, dose, and administration. CBDA and nausea.

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Is weed legal in Sweden?

The Cannigma

Also, while the country did legalize the use of cannabis for medical reasons in 2012, it was only five years later that the country approved two licenses for patients to use a type of low THC cannabis flower supplied by Dutch cannabis provider Bedrocan. What Swedish law permits for medical patients. in both the long and short term.”.