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1 Kilogram of Cannabis Was the (Ultimate) Price of This Singaporean Man’s Life

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Despite access restrictions, the government has taken a more relaxed stance towards the usage of medicinal cannabis across the country, which is known for being one of the world’s busiest ports. However, cannabis is usually only considered as a last resort after all other treatment options have been exhausted.

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Election Brings Big Wins for Cannabis Legalization

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Across these states, in different parts of the US, the message was clear: people recognize the benefits of legalization and want access to cannabis in their communities. New Jersey legalized medicinal cannabis in 2010. The passing initiative legalizes cannabis prescriptions for 22 medical conditions. New Jersey: Adult-use.

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Paper: The transition of cannabis into the mainstream of Australian healthcare: framings in professional medical publications

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However, the nature of the government regulations and the subsequent complexity of prescribing, as well as doctors’ safety uncertainties and the stigma of the plant, remain contributing barriers to patient access. It was also used as a topical treatment for haemorrhoids, ear infection, and wounds (Aldrich 1997 ; Touw 1981 ).

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AAFP ( American Academy of Family Physicians) Releases Marijuana, Cannabinoids Position Paper

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The AAFP urges its members to be involved in the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of substance use, as well as secondary diseases impacted or caused by use. The AAFP recognizes the benefits of intervention and treatment for the recreational use of marijuana, in lieu of incarceration, for all individuals, including youth.

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Using Cannabis for ALS: Benefits, Research and Best Strains

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The CBD cannabinoid is proven to be an exceptional seizure-controlling agent for epilepsy patients, and also shows great promise for treating Parkinson’s , Alzheimer’s and Multiple Sclerosis. Marijuana and Epilepsy: Here’s How Cannabis Stops Seizures (12 Studies). Exploring the available research on ALS and cannabinoids.

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Lighting Up Florida’s Medical Marijuana PEOPLE: The Front Lines

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I am a medical patient in Florida’s Medical Marijuana Use Registry due my qualifying condition: a 2010 diagnosis of aggressive Multiple Sclerosis. First and foremost, I’ll highlight the patient perspective, patients like myself who are legally registered State of Florida Medical Marijuana active ID cardholders. Sally Kent Peebles.

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Meritas Law Firms Worldwide Article: Global Cannabis Industry: The Essential Primer

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Many experts believe it can lead to beneficial treatments, reiterated in a report released by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine in January 2017. In Arizona, medical use has been legal since 2010, with 130 dispensaries now open across the state after two rounds of licensing.

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