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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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A Comprehensive Guide to the Michigan Medical Marijuana Program

MMJ Recs

Michigan, a state at the forefront of progressive healthcare initiatives, has implemented its own Medical Marijuana Program for years now in order to implement alternative treatments into mainstream medical care. The state legalized medical marijuana in 2008, establishing a framework for patients to access cannabis for therapeutic purposes.

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Cannabis Tied to Lower Blood Pressure in Hypertension Patients, Study Finds

The Cannigma

Using cannabis for several months is associated with a reduction in blood pressure among older adults with hypertension, according to a prospective study published last week. before treatment to 45.5% after treatment. More than 75% of the participants used cannabis oil and only 15% smoked cannabis. mmHg and 4.5

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Why veterans can’t discuss cannabis with VA doctors

The Cannigma

Many US military veterans avoid speaking to a doctor before self-medicating with cannabis due to stigma and fear of consequences, potentially putting their health at risk, according to the findings of a new study. Reddit and the anonymity to talk about cannabis. What are veterans using medical cannabis for? Shutterstock).

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Jason Straw: Medical Cannabis Policy, ISNA 2020 Conference

Cannabis Law Report

PUBLISHER: CANNABIS LAW REPORT. Now, he is the Vice-Chair of Indiana NORML — an organization who is currently focused on changing cannabis laws for the access to Medical Cannabis as therapeutic treatment in Indiana. ISNA 2020 POLICY CONFERENCE AGENDA, Jason Straw- Cannabis Policy. AUTHOR: Heather Allman.

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Celebrating Those Loved and Lost as We Observe Rare Disease Day

Veriheal

When it comes to rare diseases and their treatment options, there are very few. Sadly, many rare diseases do not respond to traditional forms of treatments. Additionally, there are no treatments for most rare diseases. Could Cannabis Help With Rare Diseases? Cannabis Science and Knowledge Has Greatly Evolved.

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What Does Cannabis Legalization Look Like in the UK?

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All over the world, governments are moving towards legalizing or at least decriminalizing, cannabis. African, Asian, American, European, and other countries have all been following the global cannabis movement, whether for recreational or medicinal purposes. When we speak of the UK, think England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland.