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The Top 7 Myths About Medical Cannabis Debunked

United Patients Group

Introduction The medical cannabis industry is booming. However, there are still many myths about cannabis that persist despite being debunked by medical professionals and researchers alike. Myth: Cannabis is just a drug. Cannabis is a plant. Myth: Cannabis is a gateway to other drugs. Myth: Cannabis is a cure-all.

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Cannabis – The study that blew my mind

Cannabis Law Report

I was a young cannabis research student on my first trip overseas to an international research conference. ciency illnesses, congenital metabolic defects, hemoglobinopathies, and myelodysplastic and myeloproliferative syndromes (Weisdorf, 2007). Many variables impact the outcomes of GVHD.

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The most common reasons people get medical marijuana cards: 2021 edition

The Cannigma

On July 1st, 2021, new cannabis legalization are going into effect in Connecticut, New Mexico, and Virginia, just a couple days after a recreational cannabis legalization measure went into effect in South Dakota. Nearly half of all Americans now live in states where cannabis is legal for adult use. In Colorado, 78.7%

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HOW MEDICAL CANNABIS CAN HELP WITH CEREBRAL PALSY SYMPTOMS

Medicinal Marijuana Association

Is cannabis a possible treatment for cerebral palsy symptoms? A lot is unknown about the causes of cerebral palsy, but conditions like Periventricular Leukomalacia (PVL) in which brain damage occurs during birth are linked to the disease. What Are The Benefits Of Medical Cannabis For Cerebral Palsy? Walking can be difficult.

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This Recent MMJ Study Shows Promise for Multiple Sclerosis Patients

Veriheal

While cannabis’ potential to assist with MS has been known for some time now, it’s important to bolster previous findings with expansive research. As with many other conditions, there is a lack of research regarding the use of MMJ as an alternative treatment to relieve symptoms of MS. .

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Cannabis, the natural solution for narcotic abuse

LifeCannMD

PERDUE PHARMA, the makers of Oxycodone, in 2007 paid $600 million when they pleaded guilty of misleading the public about the addiction. million daily doses per year when a state instituted any medical cannabis law. Prescriptions for all opioids decreased by 3.742 million daily doses per year when medical cannabis dispensaries opened.

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Study: Senior Marijuana Use on the Rise

The Joint Blog

“With the legalization of cannabis in many states for medical and/or recreational purposes, there is increasing interest in using cannabis to treat a variety of long-term health conditions and symptoms common among older adults”, states the study. in 2006 and 2007 to 2.9% in 2006 and 2007 to 2.9%