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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. Medicinal cannabis was already approved in Montana in 2004. The passing initiative legalizes cannabis prescriptions for 22 medical conditions.

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How Cannabis Research is Affecting Parkinson’s Disease

The Joint Blog

Cannabis and CBD oils have often been used to reduce the effects of epilepsy and several other neurological issues, so why not Parkinson’s? Though trialing is relatively new and there is no clear scientific evidence as of yet, anecdotal evidence from patients is looking positive. This is not the first medicinal trial of its kind.

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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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Mondaq-Dentons(UK)European Union: Will Medical Cannabis Soon Be Part Of The European Single Market?

Cannabis Law Report

The different approaches on the legality of cultivation and use of (medical) cannabis in the member states have led to a policy paradox within the European Union, causing complications for patients in several member states.

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What Does Cannabis Legalization Look Like in the UK?

Veriheal

In 2004, cannabis was reclassified as a class C drug but was reinstated to Class B in 2008 following Prime Minister Gordon Brown’s decision to go against the advice offered up by the Advisory Council on the Misuse of Drugs. . As you can see, cannabis is classified as a class B drug alongside the likes of ketamine and amphetamines.

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The ‘Father of Cannabis Research’ Leaves a Lasting Legacy Aged 97

Veriheal

Aside from isolating and synthesizing cannabis compounds and proving the plant’s medicinal potential, he also invested his efforts into proving that cannabis can treat autoimmune diseases and epilepsy. He also played a pivotal role in the development of the first FDA-approved CBD-based medication for epilepsy patients, Epidiolex.

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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. A survey carried out in 2004 found that 8.6% What Greek law permits for medical patients? overall had used cannabis. Is CBD legal in Greece?