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Cannabis Hyperemesis Syndrome

Project CBD

Many of our patients have called in asking about cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome ( CHS ), as this syndrome has been reported in the media numerous times over the past few months. This is a very rare syndrome that occurs in long-term heavy users of THC -rich cannabis. CHS was first reported in the medical literature in 2004.

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What is Cannabis Hyperemesis Syndrome?

United Patients Group

What is Cannabis Hyperemesis Syndrome? Introduction Cannabis hyperemesis syndrome (CHS) is a rare and often misdiagnosed cause of nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain. The condition develops after frequent and long-term use of cannabis. The symptoms can be so severe that some patients require hospitalization for dehydration.

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Cannabis regulations in Slovenia

The Cannigma

Recreational cannabis is illegal in Slovenia but possessing small amounts of cannabis for personal use is not considered a criminal offense. Cannabis in Slovenia. Still, officially the market is only 18 years old, as the country joined the EU in 2004, and thus fell into compliance with EU hemp regulations.

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What are the marijuana laws in Russia?

The Cannigma

Medical: illegal Recreational: illegal (possession of up to 6 grams was decriminalized in 2004). The Russian Federation is far from a marijuana free-for-all, and both medical and recreational cannabis are illegal in the country. 231 of May, 2004, thus scaling the amount back down to 6 grams. Is weed legal in Russia?

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Legendary Cannabis Advocate Eddy Lepp Passes Away 1952-2021

SpeedWeed

Another iconic representative of the cannabis community, Charles Edward “Eddy” Lepp , has passed away after a battle with cancer. Army’s military intelligence unit in the Vietnam War from 1969–1972, and shortly after, became a lifelong fighter for cannabis rights. Eddy Lepp: A True Cannabis Crusader.

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Montana Cannabis Legalization Guide (Initiative 190 and CI-118)

Canna Law Blog

This November 2020 election, cannabis legalization initiatives will appear on the ballots of five states: Arizona, Mississippi, Montana, New Jersey and South Dakota. Every Sunday until November 3, Canna Law Blog will publish a post centered on one of these state ballot initiatives, and the current laws surrounding cannabis in that state.

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The Baltic Times: Cannabis policy reform in Lithuania: history, current status, and future challenges

Cannabis Law Report

On Tuesday, the Seimas greenlighted the draft bill that aims to decriminalize personal possession of small amounts of cannabis. The move is another small step in the direction of making cannabis policy more lenient toward consumers who may be otherwise law-abiding citizens. The law defines hemp as the plant with less than 0.2%

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