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Prohibitionists want THC-limit laws. Here’s why patients and consumers are fighting back

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That 90-day limit works out to 50mg per day per patient, which is not much for patients managing chronic pain or other conditions. . Numerous studies have found that some patients managing chronic pain have been able to move off opioids, which carry the risk of addiction and overdose death, by using medical marijuana as a substitute.

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How Christina Evans Conquered Chronic Pain with Cannabis, Yoga Therapy

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As its medical components are further utilized and discovered, research and changes to statewide policies have rapidly progressed, promoting the plant’s widespread benefits. At just 31, and after seven years of odd symptoms, Evans received her diagnosis in 2013. Article Written by Leah Kennedy.

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

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Using a content analysis approach, we investigated articles about medicinal cannabis from 2000 to the end of 2019 in the Medical Journal of Australia, Australian Doctor , Medical Observer , Australian Journal of General Practice , Australian Family Physicia n , and Australian Medicine. Conclusions. Background.

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Drastic Increase in Scientific Research on Medicinal Cannabis

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Much remains to be done if the progress made is to be secured, but it is clear that changes are taking place in the global debate on drug policy , especially with regard to cannabis. While most research took place in the area of psychiatry, publications in the fields of neurology and cancer increased significantly between 2011 and 2013.

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Illinois: IDPH making effort to get it right on medical cannabis

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of Public Health in particular, and State of Illinois government, in general, seems to be making a REAL and CONCERTED effort to implement cannabis policy. Chronic pain tends to be the leading driver for MMJ sales. IDPH Making Effort – we are somewhat pleasantly SHOCKED and SURPRISED that the Illinois Dept.

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Your guide to hemp, cannabis, and all things CBD.

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In 2013, it was found that CBD possesses [healing] properties. RELATED ARTICLES Connect Yourself: CBD and Cannabis Resources. Privacy Policy and all Terms & Conditions printed on this site. ” effect, which can include paranoia, anxiety, forgetfulness and hallucinations. The New Star: Cannabidiol (CBD).

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It’s official: Alabama legalizes medical marijuana

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The approval came eight years after a medical marijuana bill in 2013 won that year’s so-called “Shroud Award” for the “deadest” bill of the year in the House of Representatives. More than a dozen conditions, including cancer, a terminal illness, depression, epilepsy, panic disorder and chronic pain would allow a person to qualify.