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Study: Marijuana Legalization Associated With Decreased Sales of Sleep Aids

The Joint Blog

Legal access to marijuana is associated with a decline in the sales of over-the-counter (OTC) sleep aid medications, according to a new study published in the journal Complementary Therapies in Medicine. – The negative association between cannabis access and sleep aid sales suggests a consumer preference for cannabis. .

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Healthy Uses For Marijuana

Otherside Farms

Sleep Apnea. According to a study published in the Journal of Neuro-psychopharmacology in 2013, cannabidiol (one of the active compounds in weed) can, in fact, help to grow brain cells. Indicas have a strong sedating effect and are ideal when used to relax, watch a movie, or to induce sleep. Hypertension. Multiple sclerosis.

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Charlotte’s Web CBD VS Endoca – Which is Better?

Cannabis Law Report

It was founded in 2011 by the six Stanley brothers and was popularized by the case of Charlotte Figi which was aired on CNN in 2013. 4 Types of CBD gummies: sleep, calm, recovery, and pet chews. Website is easy to navigate and the blog is highly informative. Website is easy to navigate and they have a highly informative blog.

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The Rise of Cannabis Culture: Exploring the Evolution of Bong Smoking

The Joint Blog

Many users have concluded that it affects sleep quality and is known to cure late-night anxiety. In the year 2013, archeologists led by Andrei Belinski unearthed what is believed to be the first bong in southern Russia. The post The Rise of Cannabis Culture: Exploring the Evolution of Bong Smoking appeared first on The Joint Blog.

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Aging baby boomers becoming new face of cannabis

Canna Care Docs

It makes me relax, which in turn slows the shaking down and I can grab some sleep,” she said. That prevalence is a 27% increase for 50- to 64-year-olds, and a 107% increase – essentially doubling – for those 65 or older since the 2012-2013 survey. I’m grateful to see her not take those opioids so much,” Ms. Edelstein said.

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Top Five Drags on the Cannabis Industry

Canna Law Blog

In addition, many states opt to err on the side of really robust regulation (mainly to satisfy the rescinded 2013 Cole Memo), which tends to spill into over-regulation in certain contexts such as advertising, marketing, quality assurance testing, and packaging and labeling. What will it take to remove these people from the chain?

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Understanding Cannabis Flavonoids

Kind Meds (Cannabis Education Blog)

It is believed to be the active ingredient in chamomile tea that helps with sleep. This group of plant compounds have a structure similar to flavone (hence, the term flavonoid) and play an important role in producing various plant pigments, such as the colors yellow, purple, blue, and red. 1] Chae, S. H., & Park, S. H., & Park, S.