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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% In Colorado, 78.7% In addition, 87.5%

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

The Cannigma

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

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.

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Cannabis Use In Active Athletes: Behaviors Related to Subjective Effects

Puff Puff Post

She placed 4th in the triathlon at the 2000 Sydney Olympics and won the 2008 Ironman 70.3 Nearly half of the athletes reported either acute or chronic pain. The CRG’s mission is to be the preeminent advisers for manufacturers, distributors, and organizations considering cannabis research for chronic pain management. #

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Cannabis Use In Active Athletes: Behaviors Related to Subjective Effects

Puff Puff Post

She placed 4th in the triathlon at the 2000 Sydney Olympics and won the 2008 Ironman 70.3 Nearly half of the athletes reported either acute or chronic pain. The CRG’s mission is to be the preeminent advisers for manufacturers, distributors, and organizations considering cannabis research for chronic pain management. #

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

Cannabis Law Report

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. But if pain persists for many weeks (12 weeks or more, to be precise), it is defined as chronic pain.

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Michigan Legislature Introduces Bills to Reduce Caregiver Program

SpeedWeed

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.