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Cannabis for IBS: Treating Irritable Bowel Syndrome with Medical Marijuana

Greencamp

Constant gut symptoms often lead to the development of other conditions like anxiety , depression , migraines , sleeping problems and fatigue. During a three-month period, 13 patients with long-standing IBS were given cannabis. What causes IBS? Cannabis (more precisely its compound CBD), is a proven anti-inflammatory agent. (

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Legendary Cannabis Advocate Eddy Lepp Passes Away 1952-2021

SpeedWeed

This morning at 2:00am my husband Charles EdwardLepp aka OG Eddy Lepp passed away in his sleep.”. Lepp was one of the industry’s greatest advocates, leaving his mark as one of many who suffered in prison as a result of trying to cultivate medical cannabis and help patients get access. We will not take money for marijuana.

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How Cannabis Research is Affecting Parkinson’s Disease

The Joint Blog

Though trialing is relatively new and there is no clear scientific evidence as of yet, anecdotal evidence from patients is looking positive. On surveying medical professionals it was found that most had been asked about cannabis-based alternative treatment by their patients. Out of these respondents, 45.9%

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Is weed legal in the UK?

The Cannigma

The United Kingdom legalized medical cannabis in November 2018 but the program is the subject of criticism regarding access to medicine and approval of patients. The UK government made the decision i n 2004 to reclassify cannabis from a Class B to Class C drug, but the decision was rescinded in 2009.

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Paper: The transition of cannabis into the mainstream of Australian healthcare: framings in professional medical publications

Cannabis Law Report

However, the nature of the government regulations and the subsequent complexity of prescribing, as well as doctors’ safety uncertainties and the stigma of the plant, remain contributing barriers to patient access. Patients can legally access medicinal cannabis through a doctor, via the TGA’s Authorised Prescribers and Special Access schemes.

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First ethics at MAPS in question and now Australia’s Mind Medicine look to have some serious integrity issues too

Cannabis Law Report

“There’s everything from people being dosed without their consent, to people being encouraged to sleep with practitioners in exchange for services, to people being pressured to participate in group contexts, and so-called rituals that they otherwise wouldn’t have engaged in.” ” Underground researcher.

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Is cannabis withdrawal real and how can it affect you?

The Cannigma

The CWS diagnostic category was sparked by a 2004 study, led by Alan J. Here’s how it works: Withdrawal usually begins within two days and includes sleep disruptions, decreased appetite, anxiety, restlessness and irritability. Cannabis clinicians often compare CWS to caffeine withdrawal, which is also listed in the DSM-V.

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