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The Changing Landscape of Medical Marijuana in Massachusetts: What Patients Should Know

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The Changing Landscape of Me dical Marijuana in Massachusetts: What Patients Should Know The Massachusetts medical marijuana program has been a cornerstone of cannabis access since its inception in 2012. Approximately 94 medical dispensaries remain statewide, compared to over 350 recreational.

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Researchers Study Cannabis Consumption Among Different Veteran Demographics

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The findings of a new study into cannabis use disorder (CUD) among veterans have been released by a team of researchers from Pennsylvania’s Center of Excellence in Substance Addiction Treatment and Education at the Corporal Michael J. The findings showed that consumption clocked in at 1.8% Crescenz VA Medical Center. Sponsored by Sen.

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Marijuana Legalization Linked to Decline in Youth Drug Treatment Admissions

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Researchers from Temple University sought to find out how recreational marijuana legalization in Washington and Colorado influenced adolescent treatment admissions for cannabis. MARIJUANA LEGALIZATION & YOUTH DRUG TREATMENT ADMISSIONS. Colorado and Washington were the first states to legalize recreational cannabis use in 2012.

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Is weed legal in Colombia?

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Recreational cannabis is not legal in Colombia, but personal consumption and possession of the plant is decriminalized. Adult-use cannabis is not legal, but in 2012, the Colombian government decriminalized personal use of cannabis and possession of up to 20 grams. Yes, you can grow up to 20 cannabis plants for personal consumption.

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What is CBN (Cannabinol)? How does the natural byproduct of THC work?

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Interestingly, smoking (combustion) is believed to produce the most CBN when consumed, which could be due to higher temperatures that are achieved during consumption. A 2012 study in rats compared the effects of CBD, CBG, and CBN on food consumption and showed that unlike the others, CBN increased feeding.

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Is weed legal in Sweden?

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Sweden legalized medical marijuana in 2012 but the program is highly restrictive and the Scandinavian country has yet to legalize recreational marijuana. Though Sweden did approve medical marijuana in 2012, it has been a difficult and complicated road forward over the past decade. Medical: legal Recreational: illegal.

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Relieve the Excruciating Symptoms of IBD and IBS with Medical Cannabis

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Cannabis has been identified as an effective alternative treatment for some gastrointestinal disorders…but does that include IBD and IBS? . Diet is used as the primary treatment. . A clinical study done by Steele Clark Smith and Mark Wagner found that cannabis consumption led to improved IBS symptoms as a whole. What is IBD?

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