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Study Finds That Cancer Patients Consume Less Cannabis Than the Public

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Cancer patients arguably stand to benefit the most from cannabis’ unique properties and benefits, such as anti-nausea, anti-inflammation, reduced pain, inhibited tumor growth, and appetite stimulation. Cannabis is an ideal substance to use during the various stages of cancer treatment but most especially after chemotherapy.

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There’s Hope for Incarcerated Medical Cannabis Patients in New Mexico

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In the past, employers could reprimand or even fire employees for their cannabis consumption on or off the clock. With more states in America passing medical cannabis laws than ever before, the inevitable question of how we treat medical cannabis patients is surfacing its head more frequently. Trust me; this is no laughing matter.

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Study Shows That Medical Cannabis Helps Alleviate Symptoms of Dystonia

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A Look Into Dystonia Patients and Cannabis. The team of researchers’ objective was to assess the effect of medical cannabis on patients with dystonia since it was suggested as a treatment for involuntary contractions of muscles in several case reports and case series. Cannabis Improves Quality of Life for Dystonia Patients.

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Medical Marijuana Can Help with the Effects of Traumatic brain injury

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Because there is limited or conflicting research about “the true nature of traumatic brain injury and how it causes chronic degenerative problems,” treatment can be a challenging process for many patients. One medication may work for one patient, but might be ineffective for another TBI patient.

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Study: Women Who Consume a Lot of Cannabis Have Lower Risk of Diabetes

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A groundbreaking research initiative could completely transform the future of diabetes treatment. “Light” consumers was the definition given to diabetes patients who smoked cannabis less than four times per month, whereas those who smoked the plant more than four times a month were deemed to be “heavy” users.

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Cannabis laws in Uruguay

The Cannigma

It became the first country in the world to fully legalize recreational cannabis in 2013, and has a long-standing cultural association with weed. The government has established a regulated market for the production, sale, and consumption of cannabis. The plant has been used for traditional and medicinal purposes for centuries.

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Best strains and terpenes for nausea

The Cannigma

Additionally, nausea is a common side effect of cancer treatments, migraines, pregnancy, and more. Some of the earliest studies examine the effects of THC on cancer patients and reducing chemo-related nausea, although the scientists noted the effectiveness of THC can be dependent on tolerance, dose, and administration. CBDA and nausea.

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