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People who Changed Pot Forever – Steve DeAngelo

Leaf Science

Abruptly woken from their sleep, a very young Steve DeAngelo and his brothers were hastily ushered into the family car and driven away at speed. I found couches to sleep on but I realized very quickly that it was not sustainable”. People will then get access to the plant … it will change the way people think and the way people live.

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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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AAFP ( American Academy of Family Physicians) Releases Marijuana, Cannabinoids Position Paper

Cannabis Law Report

Surveying marijuana use is essential to gauge public health implications of increased access to marijuana, cannabinoid, and cannabis products. Moderate evidence exists for the use of cannabis for sleep. Nabilone and nabiximols have been associated with improvement in sleep from a baseline and sleep restfulness.