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Cannabis and Heart Health Benefits

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Cannabis and Heart Health Benefits Introduction There’s no doubt that cannabis is a controversial topic, but the health benefits of it are undeniable. A 2013 study published by the Journal of Biochemical Pharmacology was conducted to determine what effects small amounts of THC have on heart protection.

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

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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

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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. It was also used as a topical treatment for haemorrhoids, ear infection, and wounds (Aldrich 1997 ; Touw 1981 ). Conclusions.

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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. million in 2018.

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Dentons’ Cannabis Group Latest Weekly Update – June 2019 #4

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Although the amendments represent an unprecedented level of support for pro-cannabis policies in the House, a similar level of support in the Republican-controlled Senate is unlikely. The Federal Aviation Administration issued a bulletin clarifying its cannabis and CBD policy for pilots. International.

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Kansas House Approves Medical Cannabis Bill; Republican Leaders Suggest Senate Won’t Follow

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If Ivey provides the ink, Alabama will become the 37th medical cannabis state, joining the likes of nearby Arkansas, Florida, Louisiana and Mississippi, according to reform organization Marijuana Policy Project (MPP). 46 would limit medical cannabis use to forms such as pills, gelatin cubes, oils, creams and topical patches.

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Alabama Legislature agrees to legalize medical marijuana

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“We appreciate the debate from the Legislature on the topic. Deadest bill’ of 2013, passed in 2021. 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. . This is certainly an emotional issue.