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What is CBG?

The Cannigma

It is often called “the mother of all cannabinoids,” and it holds potential as a treatment for conditions such as diabetes, ALS, and Huntington’s disease, although human studies are seriously lacking. For some conditions, like hypertension, CBG shows potential benefits that CBD doesn’t. Which is better, CBG or CBD?

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

SpeedWeed

In June 2020, the law was modified to add qualifying conditions and change the 3% THC cap to a per-patient purchase limit of 4.5 That 90-day limit works out to 50mg per day per patient, which is not much for patients managing chronic pain or other conditions. . grams total THC over a 90-day period.

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How Christina Evans Conquered Chronic Pain with Cannabis, Yoga Therapy

CannaEffect

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. Although she was feeling better, her condition continued to worsen.

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Cannabis and Heart Health Benefits

United Patients Group

A 2013 study published by the Journal of Biochemical Pharmacology was conducted to determine what effects small amounts of THC have on heart protection. In addition to helping with insomnia, cannabis can also be used to treat sleep apnea (a condition where you stop breathing while sleeping).

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

Cannabis Law Report

During the 20 th century, law enforcement and public policy activities have undermined opportunities for scientific exploration. Relevant AAFP Policy. Family physicians have a vested interest in policies that advance and protect the health of their patients and the public. Marijuana Possession for Personal Use. Call to Action.

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

Cannabis Law Report

Medicinal cannabis has been legalised for use for a range of specified medical conditions in Australia since 2016. We also used manifest textual analysis to search for word frequencies, and specific conditions referred to in the articles retrieved. Cancer pain. Neuropathic pain. Spasticity from neurological conditions.

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Drastic Increase in Scientific Research on Medicinal Cannabis

Sensi Seeds

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.