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Cannabinoids: THC

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The cannabis plant has been harvested and used by humans throughout history for a variety of purposes. A 2006 edition of Current Pharmacology published an article titled: “Role of the Cannabinoid System in Pain Control and Therapeutic Implications for the Management of Acute and Chronic Pain Episodes”. Dopamine creates good feelings.

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Cannabis use in pregnancy tied to range of birth problems, study says

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A study published in Nature Medicine in August 2020 examined live births in Ontario, Canada between 2007 and 2012 and found that the incidence of autism spectrum disorder diagnosis was 4 per 1,000 persons for children who were exposed to cannabis in utero, as opposed to 2.42 per 1,000 births among children with no exposure.

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Study: CBD “Promising” Therapy for Cocaine Addiction

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A new review published by scientific journal, Pharmacology Biochemistry and Behavior , has found that marijuana cannabinoid, CBD, is a “promising” therapy for treating cocaine dependence. Exploring alternative therapies, researchers turned their attention to marijuana cannabinoid, cannabidiol – more commonly referred to as CBD.

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Relieve the Excruciating Symptoms of IBD and IBS with Medical Cannabis

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The exact causes of IBD are still unknown but risk factors such as age, race, family history, cigarette smoking, anti-inflammatory as well as environmental factors such as where the individual lives. More research and clinical trials are needed to fully understand how cannabinoids help those suffering from GI pathologies.

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Debunked: Study Linking Cannabis Use and Metabolic Syndrome

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Researchers at the Georgia State University School of Public Health assessed the association between cannabis use duration and MetS in a cohort of 3,051 adults who participated in the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) in 2011-2012. If you enjoyed this Freedom Leaf article, subscribe to the magazine today!

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Why Choose Cannabis Instead of Alcohol This Holiday Season

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This non-intoxicating cannabinoid may help you take the edge off of the stress of the holiday season. Statistics from 2012 paint a terrorizing global picture of the potential dangers of alcohol, showing 3.3 Alcohol has a history of facilitating health issues and other diseases. million deaths from this beverage.

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Using Cannabis for ALS: Benefits, Research and Best Strains

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Brief history of ALS. Exploring the available research on ALS and cannabinoids. 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. How to Get a Medical Marijuana Prescription in Canada.

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