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Washington State Eliminates Medical Cannabis Taxation

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In November 2012, Washington voters approved the production, processing, and retail sales of recreational cannabis within Washington state under what is known as Initiative 502 (“I-502”). Medical cannabis is often the only effective treatment that allows them to function and improve their quality of life.

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Cannabinoids: THC

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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”. Physically, THC is effective in pain reduction, including muscular and chronic pain, and also increases appetite.

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What is Terpinolene? Everything To Know About This Cannabis Terpene

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Help Destroy Cancer Cells: According to a 2012 study , it does this by “downregulating particular cell proteins especially involved in causing metastasis.”. Aiding Children with Disabilities: There has not been long term research but initial findings have indicated the terpinolene can help with autism, ADD, and epilepsy.

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Rationale for Genetically Guided Cannabis Therapy

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et al (2012). 2012 Nov 15;72(10):811-6. Cannabis effects on the immune system. Handb Exp Pharmacol. 2005;(168):385-423. DiForti, M., Confirmation that the AKT1 (rs2494732) genotype influences the risk of psychosis in cannabis users. Biol Psychiatry. The post Rationale for Genetically Guided Cannabis Therapy appeared first on.

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Medical Marijuana vs. Recreational Marijuana

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In 2012, Colorado and Washington became the first states to legalize recreational cannabis. Although the results aren’t guaranteed and the treatment often shady, marijuana is also used to provide relief in case of chronic pain and nausea resulting from chemotherapy. Research at St.

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

Cannabis Law Report

Chronic pain or pain were the conditions most frequently mentioned in articles about cannabis, followed by epilepsy, cancer or cancer pain, and nausea and chemotherapy. years (Atakan 2012 ). Refractory paediatric epilepsy. Cancer pain. Neuropathic pain. Conclusions. 2019 ; Sarris et al.

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

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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. and popularity of edibles.