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NFL Players Seek Change in League’s Marijuana Policy Following MLB Doing So

The Joint Blog

Now, former football players told Reuters a similar policy would be a positive step for management of chronic pain in the NFL. Davis, who retired during the 2002 preseason, said adopting a policy similar to MLB’s would improve players’ quality of life. The bottom line is just to give players choices,” said Davis. “To

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What Are Terpenes And What Do They Do?

LifeCannMD

Cannabis Terpenes are not only the cause of the plant’s fragrance and color, but they also work with cannabinoids to elicit specific types of effects to be used in treatment. A 2002 study suggests its sedative properties can help treat insomnia. It’s also been useful in reducing inflammation and treating chronic pain.

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Hawaii Legalizes Edibles: What You Need to Know

Veriheal

Ben Cayetano, the 5th governor of Hawaii (1994 to 2002), signed off on Act 228 which allowed for medical cannabis cardholders to grow their own cannabis or to appoint a caregiver to grow cannabis. Cannabis Regulations in Hawaii.

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New Frontiers in the Law of Psychedelics

Cannabis Law Report

Not only are more and more jurisdictions decriminalizing the use of psychedelics for recreational purposes, but it appears that psychedelic substances are the new horizon for the treatment of severe psychological disorders and other ailments. where patients are legally administered ketamine for treatment of mental illness and severe pain.

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Cannabis for Lupus: Here’s How Cannabinoids Relieve Inflammation

Greencamp

Hence, lupus patients often look for complementary treatments for controlling their symptoms. Fortunately enough, a large body of evidence shows that cannabis may prove to be a good treatment option for lupus. Is Cannabis a Good Treatment Option for Eating Disorders? Here’s what I found. What is lupus? Super Silver Haze.

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Rationale for Genetically Guided Cannabis Therapy

Green Relief

Piomeli, Daniele (2002). Department of Chemistry, Kennesaw State University, 1000 Chastain Road, Kennesaw, GA 30144, USA (2002). 2002 Feb-Mar;66(2-3):143-60. Watters, E.(2008) 2008) DNA is not destiny. Accessed online at: [link]. The molecular logic of endocannabinoid signaling. Prostaglandins Leukot Essent Fatty Acids.

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The history and science of psychedelics: from acid and shrooms to ketamine and salvia

The Cannigma

Scientists are hopeful that psychedelics might have more of a curative effect when it comes to mental health than many existing treatment options; meaning that unlike most psychiatric medications, psychedelics may be able to prompt long-term changes to our mental state with only a few doses. Are psychedelics safe?

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