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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. More than 75% of the participants used cannabis oil and only 15% smoked cannabis. mmHg and 4.5 mmHg, respectively,” the researchers wrote. after treatment.

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A Comprehensive Guide to the Michigan Medical Marijuana Program

MMJ Recs

As societal attitudes towards cannabis evolve and the medicinal benefits become increasingly recognized, Michigan’s program stands as a beacon of innovation, providing patients with a legal avenue to explore the therapeutic potential of marijuana. A registered patient or caregiver can possess up to 2.5

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Philippino Fear Factor Winner Spends Six Years In Prison For Cannabis Possession & Now Forms Asia’s First Legalize Cannabis Party

Cannabis Law Report

If that isn’t a CV for starting up a cannabis legalization party in Duterte’s Philippines we don’t know what is! In 2008, he won the first season of the Philippine edition of Fear Factor. It is this same brutal policy that prevents patients from accessing cannabis as medicine.”. The News Lens reports.

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Pennsylvania: Marijuana possession arrests decline statewide

NORML

In 2018 there were nearly 24,000 adults arrested for less than 30 grams of cannabis. cannabis arrest data since 2008. ” “Previously, there were steady annual increases in arrests for cannabis possession – thousands more every year – while other drug arrests had plateaued. .”

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Aspergillus: The Most Dangerous Cannabis Pathogen

Medicinal Genomics

News articles and video interviews have argued that Aspergillus testing on cannabis products is not necessary, but we could not disagree more. Aspergillus contamination is responsible for the only documented cannabis-related deaths, and Aspergillus testing is essential to ensuring consumer safety. What is Aspergillus ?

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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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Michigan: 79 Year Old Ypsilanti registered caregiver, could face jail for defying local cannabis rules

Cannabis Law Report

Judith Pontius began growing marijuana as a registered caregiver in 2012 for patients, including her daughter and granddaughter, as allowed under the Michigan Medical Marihuana Act of 2008, said Barton Morris Jr., principal attorney of the Cannabis Legal Group in Royal Oak, who is currently representing Pontius.