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Why veterans can’t discuss cannabis with VA doctors

The Cannigma

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.”. Veterans collectively discussed how the use of medical marijuana reduced PTSD symptoms, feelings of anxiety, and helped them sleep better.

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The Differences Between CBD, CBN, and CBG

Miss Marijuana

CBD as a treatment for Autism Spectrum Disorder. ” The symptoms in which the most significant improvements were noted were Seizures, Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, Sleep Disorders, and Communication and Social Interaction Deficits. A 2008 scientific review came to a very similar conclusion.

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Cannabis for IBS: Treating Irritable Bowel Syndrome with Medical Marijuana

Greencamp

Constant gut symptoms often lead to the development of other conditions like anxiety , depression , migraines , sleeping problems and fatigue. Neuroendocrinology Letters; April 2008; 29(2):192-200. What causes IBS? The study found that there are potential benefits for stimulating endocannabinoid receptors. (

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Jason Straw: Medical Cannabis Policy, ISNA 2020 Conference

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. The goal is to develop an evidence-based approach to its use in the treatment of disease and symptom management. . ” CANNABINOID BACKGROUND: .

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These 3 Stories Show How Cannabis Can be Bad for You Due to Unjust Laws

Veriheal

After being released from jail, Peter recorded a video saying he had “lost a ton of weight, no shower, no food, nothing to drink since I got here, no sleep.” Mr. Clark is not alone with his harsh treatment for cannabis. He was arrested in 2008 in the state of Louisiana.

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Study: CBD “Promising” Therapy for Cocaine Addiction

CannaMD

Current Cocaine Treatments. As researchers point out: There is no gold standard pharmacological treatment for dependence on cocaine. Although several drugs have been investigated, there is no strong or consistent evidence indicating any of these drugs for the treatment of cocaine use disorder. mice/rats).

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The Seven Year Itch

Cannabis Law Report

So when Florida Medical Marijuana became legal for treatment of M.S. effective January 2017, I was already mentally on board with using cannabis products rather than my traditional pharmaceutical treatments. “A 2008 study found CBG to be beneficial in the treatment of MRSA due to its antibacterial and antifungal properties.