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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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Doctors Get New Clinical Guidelines for Managing Chronic Pain With Cannabis, Courtesy of Canadian Researchers

Veriheal

annually — is one of the most common reasons why medical marijuana is sought out by patients in the United States, Canada, and beyond. Nonetheless, guidelines pertaining to the use of cannabis-based treatments for chronic pain relief have been somewhat hazy…up until now. Chronic pain —a condition that affects 50.2

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Best strains and terpenes for migraine relief

The Cannigma

The fact that migraine is now ranked as the second leading cause of years lived with disability illustrates the magnitude of the negative impact of the disease to patients and their ability to function normally. A 2019 retrospective review of 316 patients found that medical cannabis improved the experience of 88.3% headaches per month.

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Study Indicates Cannabis May Alleviate Neuropathic Pain Caused By Chemotherapy

SpeedWeed

Chemotherapy patients experiencing neuropathic pain may find relief from cannabis, according to a new study published last month. Oxaliplatin, the researchers said, “is a platinum-based chemotherapy widely used for the treatment of gastrointestinal (GI) malignancies.” A large prospective trial is planned.”.

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

Cannabis Law Report

The petitioners claimed that the treatment of cannabis at par with other harmful and lethal chemicals was arbitrary, unscientific and unreasonable. The PIL mentioned various studies pointing out the palliative effects of cannabis, particularly for terminally ill patients. Appeals to Parliament.

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Pushing Cannabis into Modern Healthcare

CannaTech

Canada has been at the forefront of shaping much of the rhetoric surrounding cannabis since 2001. Doctors have remained integral parts of a patient’s cannabis journey through what is known as the Access to Cannabis for Medical Purposes Regulation (ACMPR) act. The Need for Cannabis Education Tailored to Patient and Doctor.

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US Conference of Mayors: 89th Annual Meeting Federal Cannabis Regulation Discussion & Resolutions

Cannabis Law Report

Patent 6630507, which identifies the medicinal benefits of cannabinoids, the compounds found in cannabis; and WHEREAS, in 2013, the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) published an unprecedented national report on cannabis possession arrests, “The War on Marijuana in Black and White” which analyzed data from all 50 states and the District (..)

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