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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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Rationale for Genetically Guided Cannabis Therapy

Green Relief

I truly believe this represents the future of cannabis as medicine, which offers our best possibility for healing the widespread chronic illness found in our society today. 2011 Nov;199(5):380-5. Blessings, Nurse Janna. www.integratedholisticcare.com. References. Alterations of DNA methylation by glutathione depletion.

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

Cannabis Law Report

Medicinal cannabis has been legalised for use for a range of specified medical conditions in Australia since 2016. Focusing on professional medical publications, this study sought to investigate how medicinal cannabis is being represented in professional medical publications. The precis is simple. Background. Conclusions. Background.

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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% Despite being legalized for medical use, patients are unable to access their medicine due to bureaucratic hurdles and lack of a transparent access (Shutterstock). overall had used cannabis.

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

Cannabis Law Report

Marijuana and related substance misuse are complex issues impacting family medicine, patient health, and public health. in the 19th and early 20th centuries, cannabis was frequently used for medicinal purposes, often prescribed by clinicians. Cannabinoids have been assessed for chronic pain management. Executive Summary.

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The Endocannabinoid System: Here’s How it Keeps You Healthy and Happy

Greencamp

Over the course of history, numerous cultures have been using cannabis for medicinal reasons. That person is Dr. Raphael Mechoulam, a famed Israeli organic chemist and a professor of medicinal chemistry in Jerusalem. Chronic Pain. Endocannabinoid system discovery. Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). Fibromyalgia. Depression.