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Celebrating Those Loved and Lost as We Observe Rare Disease Day

Veriheal

Cannabis seems to help with many common diseases such as cancer, chronic pain, anxiety , PTSD , and more, but what about rare diseases? In 2011, when my son passed, I did not have the knowledge of cannabis that I do now. Alexis suffers from a rare condition called Dravet syndrome epilepsy.

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How to Kill the Pain with CBD

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CBD may be helpful in treating different types of pain. Chronic pain. Some studies suggest that cannabis is an effective treatment for chronic pain in adults. This response helps to cause an anti-inflammatory effect and leads to pain relief. Some studies suggest that the use of CBD affects pain perception.

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How to Kill the Pain with CBD

Puff Puff Post

CBD may be helpful in treating different types of pain. Chronic pain. Some studies suggest that cannabis is an effective treatment for chronic pain in adults. This response helps to cause an anti-inflammatory effect and leads to pain relief. Some studies suggest that the use of CBD affects pain perception.

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Rationale for Genetically Guided Cannabis Therapy

Green Relief

2011 Nov;199(5):380-5. Alterations of DNA methylation by glutathione depletion. Cancer Lett. 1997 Dec 9;120(2):149-56. Owen, MJ, Evand, J., et al (1995). Cannabis, COMT and psychotic experiences. Br J Psychiatry. Siniscalco, D., Bradstreet, J., et al (2014).

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The legal status of weed in the Netherlands and Amsterdam: What does the law actually permit?

The Cannigma

Since 2011, the city has banned non-residents of the Netherlands from purchasing cannabis at their coffee shops, mainly to stem the influx of cross-border tourists. Some municipalities have had anti-cannabis measures in place for some time, including Maastricht in the south of the country with the borders of Belgium and Germany right nearby.

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Is weed legal in Greece?

The Cannigma

A more recent survey carried out in 2011 found that one in every 10 students aged 15-19 had used cannabis recently, and that 13.4% Other conditions in which Greek patients can seek approval for medical cannabis include HIV/AIDS and epilepsy. A survey carried out in 2004 found that 8.6% overall had used cannabis.

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

Cannabis Law Report

26 Evidence is most substantial for nausea and vomiting associated with chemotherapy, chronic pain treatment, multiple sclerosis spasticity, and intractable seizures associated with Dravet syndrome and Lennox-Gastaut syndrome. Cannabinoids have been assessed for chronic pain management. 2017;376(21):2011-2020.