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This Recent MMJ Study Shows Promise for Multiple Sclerosis Patients

Veriheal

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. . To improve the validity of their research, the team did a systematic review of studies that have been published since 2007 on cannabidiol (CBD) and tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) with regard to MS.

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

The Cannigma

In these three dozen states, from the West Coast to the Midwest to the South and the Northeast, patients use cannabis to treat countless medical conditions and everyday ailments. of patients reported chronic pain as their primary condition, while in Connecticut 70.4% The most common medical conditions.

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The Top 7 Myths About Medical Cannabis Debunked

United Patients Group

The truth is that it’s impossible to fatally overdose on marijuana alone, as a study in the American Journal of Public Health found no deaths reported due to cannabis use between 1999 and 2007. Another example, Age, weight, current health condition, sensitivities and even drug to drug interactions should be addressed.

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Cannabis – The study that blew my mind

Cannabis Law Report

ciency illnesses, congenital metabolic defects, hemoglobinopathies, and myelodysplastic and myeloproliferative syndromes (Weisdorf, 2007). GVHD affects a significant portion of transplant patients, anywhere between 30% and 70% of patients depending on how closely the donor’s tissue matches with the patient.

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Opinion: Illinois Caregivers Program needs improvement

Illinois News Joint

As discussed in our 6-part series ( Part 3 ) What Illinois cannabis patients really want , according to the Illinois Department of Public Health ’s Guide for Designated Caregivers , “The designated caregiver can purchase medical cannabis on behalf of the patient. A perfect illustration of this would be Cow.

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HOW MEDICAL CANNABIS CAN HELP WITH CEREBRAL PALSY SYMPTOMS

Medicinal Marijuana Association

Patients with cerebral palsy exhibit abnormal movement, muscle tone, or posture because of their neurological disorder. 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. Here are some ways it might be helpful.

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NORML: New Mexico: Supreme Court Rules Against Imposition of Certain Excise Taxes on Medical Cannabis Products

Cannabis Law Report

AP) — The New Mexico Supreme Court has last stand a lower court ruling that found cannabis purchases by medical marijuana patients should not be subject to gross receipts tax. New Mexico established its medical marijuana program in 2007 and growth in recent years has been significant, with more than 130,340 patients enrolled as of January.

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