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

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

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The researchers took readings on 26 patients over the age of 60 both before and three months after starting to use medical cannabis, and found that the participants’ overall blood pressure — both systolic and diastolic — went slightly down after three months of cannabis treatment. The study was limited in other ways as well.

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A Comprehensive Guide to the Michigan Medical Marijuana Program

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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.

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How Much MMJ Can You Buy At A Dispensary In Michigan?

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The state of Michigan legalized the use of medical marijuana with the passing of the Michigan Compassionate Care Initiative in November 2008. With the legalization of MMJ in Michigan, a wide range of MMJ products became available to patients. And what medical conditions qualify you for a medical card in Michigan? Chronic pain.

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What is the Best CBD Oil for Pain? [300mg, 600mg, 1000mg…]

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Since CBD is safe, sufferers of conditions like chronic pain are turning to it to find out if it truly works. In today’s post, we will be looking at the perfect dosage of CBD for patients undergoing chronic pain. Those who suffer from chronic pain will know just how debilitating this symptom can be.

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Michigan Legislature Introduces Bills to Reduce Caregiver Program

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Michigan lawmakers proposed three bills yesterday that aim to reduce what caregivers can provide for medical cannabis patients. This bill package seeks to alter the Medical Marihuana Act, which was initially implemented in 2008. A majority of these patients suffer from conditions such as chronic pain, arthritis, muscle spasms and PTSD.

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Why veterans can’t discuss cannabis with VA doctors

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They argued that their findings suggest that doctors “outside of the VHA system who treat veteran patients may need to take the lead in conversations surrounding medical marijuana as a treatment option.”. That study was carried out in New Mexico, which was the first state to list PTSD as a qualifying condition for medical cannabis.