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Election Brings Big Wins for Cannabis Legalization

Canna Care Docs

The passing initiative legalizes cannabis prescriptions for 22 medical conditions. It also allows for medical marijuana prescriptions for conditions “of the same kind or class” to the above, for which a physician believes the benefits of medical cannabis would outweigh any potential health risks. Montana: Adult-use.

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Medicinal properties of CBD

Alchimia

That could explain why kids using CBD to treat epilepsy may experience some of the side effects of THC, like sleepiness. Epilepsy: CBD is suitable to treat patients with refractory epilepsy , especially children with Dravet, Lennox-Gastaut or West syndrome. CBD crystals , 98% purity. CBD against acne.

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10 of the Top US Cannabis Movers and Shakers

Sensi Seeds

So far, Arcview has raised at least $70 million for more than 100 companies since its 2010 inception. The post 10 of the Top US Cannabis Movers and Shakers appeared first on Sensi Seeds Blog. DeAngelo is also one of the co-founders of the Arcview Group, set up to introduce investors to the best and brightest cannabis entrepreneurs.

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How Cannabis Is Fueling The Next Era Of Medical Revolution

The Joint Blog

Different conditions may leave patients struggling with chronic pain. Breast cancer studies held in 2010 also showed positive results as CBD showed potentials to reduce cancer cells’ invasion and proliferation. Conditions such as epilepsy and other seizure illness have been a significant issue in the medical field.

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Euro & UK Roundup: Czech Republic, Ireland, San Marino, UK

Cannabis Law Report

Legislation passed last July allows a Consultant doctor to prescribe medicinal cannabis, but it is restricted to just three conditions. 24 people in Ireland are now being prescribed medicinal cannabis, but it only includes those suffering from multiple sclerosis, epilepsy and post chemotherapy sickness. San Marino.

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

Cannabis Law Report

27 There is moderate evidence for the use of cannabinoids for sleep and limited evidence for use in psychiatric conditions, such as post-traumatic stress disorder, depression, anxiety, and psychosis; appetite stimulation and weight gain; and no evidence for cancer treatment. J Epilepsy Res. and popularity of edibles. Conclusion.

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Report: “Key pharmacological differences between side effects of refined, pharmaceutical CBD formulations and whole plant extracts:”

Cannabis Law Report

This differs sharply from the conventional course of cannabis medicine, which is to use whole, clean plant extracts to treat epilepsy and to gradually discontinue use of conventional pharmaceuticals. An Israeli study of cannabis versus epilepsy, however, used natural extracts with a ratio of 20:1 CBD:THC. Lancet Neurol Dec 23 2015.