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What is Cannabis Hyperemesis Syndrome?

United Patients Group

The condition develops after frequent and long-term use of cannabis. The symptoms can be so severe that some patients require hospitalization for dehydration. Cannabis hyperemesis syndrome (CHS) is a rare condition characterized by nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain. appeared first on United Patients Group.

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

Cannabis Law Report

Though it joined the European Union in 2004, Lithuania remained for several years the only country in the EU that criminalized even the cultivation of hemp – the non-psychoactive variety of the plant. As of yet, no patients in Lithuania have legal access to medical marijuana.

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Cannabis regulations in Slovenia

The Cannigma

Slovenia has a long history of cultivating industrial hemp. 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. Patients can take cannabinoid-based drugs, like Sativex and Marinol, with a doctor’s prescription. Possible penalties.

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Alexander Hymowitz: Medical Marijuana and Worker’s Compensation in New York

Cannabis Law Report

makes it abundantly clear that the cost of medical marijuana is a reimbursable expense for patients who are prescribed medical marijuana by their doctor under their worker’s compensation claim. 1] [2] The Workers’ Compensation Law also requires that treatment be rendered in accordance with its Medical Treatment Guidelines.

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Election Brings Big Wins for Cannabis Legalization

Canna Care Docs

Initiative 65 (74%) passed over the Alternative 65A (32%)—the latter of which would have restricted medicinal cannabis to terminally ill patients. The passing initiative legalizes cannabis prescriptions for 22 medical conditions. Medicinal cannabis was already approved in Montana in 2004. Montana: Adult-use.

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Using Cannabis for ALS: Benefits, Research and Best Strains

Greencamp

Because of the very rapid progression of ALS in the majority of patients, understanding how cannabis could help in the alleviation of symptoms is incredibly important for ALS sufferers. Both upper and lower motor neurons suffer severe damage in ALS patients. As few as 10% of ALS patients live longer than 10 years after being diagnosed.

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Is weed legal in Greece?

The Cannigma

Greek drug laws have gone through a series of amendments since the passing of law nº 1729/87 in 1987, which had at its core a view of drug addicts as patients as opposed to criminals. The history of cannabis in Greece can be traced back to the ancient Greeks and Romans, who used hemp fiber for boat sails, ropes, clothes, and much more.