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Cannabis laws in Japan: Is weed legal?

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In 2019, Japan approved clinical trials for Epidiolox — a cannabis derived medicine used to treat severe forms of childhood epilepsy such as Dravet and Lennox-Gastaut syndromes. In 2018, Epidolex became the first plant-derived cannabinoid prescription medicine to receive FDA approval. Shutterstock).

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Cannabis for IBS: Treating Irritable Bowel Syndrome with Medical Marijuana

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We produce endocannabinoids—internal cannabinoid-like compounds, that bind to these cellular endocannabinoid receptors. Cannabinoids: A Guide to 13 Bioactive Compounds from Weed. Cannabis research still has a long way to go regarding this topic, and it will take more clinical trials to fully understand how cannabis helps with IBS.

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Marijuana and HIV: Much More Than Palliative Aid

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Even though cannabis and cannabinoid-derived pharmaceuticals are both frequently used by HIV/AIDS patients, several studies show that something interesting happens when cannabis is consumed. 2011 ( 5 ). What is HIV and how is it manifested? Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), as the name implies, harms the immune system. 2016 ( 3 ).

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Article: Canada: Future Care Costs For Cannabis In Personal Injury Claims

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A modest award for the cost of Cesamet/Nabilone, the synthetic cannabinoid, was awarded in this case. A pain management specialist recommended a trial of Nabilone, the synthetic cannabinoid, or of medical marijuana. I decline to award a sum of money to permit the plaintiff to experiment with cannabinoids; … 23.

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Why Does Marijuana Make You Lose Weight?

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In 2011, researchers published cross-sectional data from two population-based surveys including over 50,000 respondents. While scientists are still searching for a definitive explanation, researchers with Cannabis and Cannabinoid Research have an interesting theory. Both cannabinoids act via CB1 and CB2 receptors.

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Cannabis as a cancer cure: what is the research and where is it going?

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Even if a cannabinoid has shown promise on one cancer line, that doesn’t mean it will work for all cancers – even if it’s within the same organ system. Advocate for the rescheduling of cannabis to improve access to cannabis for research purposes, and scientific funding for novel cannabinoid-based cancer therapies.

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

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It was also used as a topical treatment for haemorrhoids, ear infection, and wounds (Aldrich 1997 ; Touw 1981 ). The recreational use of cannabis is well known and attributed to its power as a psychotropic plant, specifically due to the cannabinoid tetrahydrocannabinol (THC). 2015 ; Kaiser 2011 ; Mortensen et al. Discussion.