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Miami Cannabis Doctor Explains Florida Medical Marijuana Laws for Patients

LifeCannMD

Back in 2014, when the Compassionate Medical Cannabis Act first passed, doctors could only recommend very low-THC products that you couldn’t even smoke. Products that have more THC than CBD (whether they’re pills or drops you put under your tongue) really do help with chronic pain.

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Study: Daily Cannabis Use Among Pain Patients Associated with Less Non-Prescription Opioid Use

NORML

Patients suffering from persistent pain conditions who frequently use cannabis are far less likely to use non-prescription opioids, according to longitudinal data published in the journal PLOS One. Authors reported “an independent negative association between frequent cannabis use and frequent illicit opioid use.” ’

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The Veterans Equal Access Act Reintroduced

NORML

Blumenauer said, “For too long, our veterans have been denied access to highly effective medical marijuana treatment for conditions like chronic pain and PTSD. At the time of introduction, Rep. Medical marijuana has shown proven benefits for treating these conditions denying our veterans access to them is shameful.

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Beta-Caryophyllene: Terpene Powerhouse

Project CBD

Recent papers explore the potential role of BCP in treating a wide range of conditions including non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, chronic pain, and substance abuse. In 2014, for example, Chinese researchers at Chongqing Medical University reported that BCP prevented cognitive impairment in a mouse model of Alzheimer’s.

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The most common reasons people get medical marijuana cards: 2021 edition

The Cannigma

To varying degrees, the three most common uses of medical marijuana in Massachusetts, Maine, and Maryland were to treat chronic pain, anxiety, and back and neck problems. of patients reported chronic pain as their primary condition, while in Connecticut 70.4% Severe chronic pain 35,866 30.5% Cancer 5,717 4.9%

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Press Release: Global Wellness Signs Definitive Agreement with Cannvalate Australia

Cannabis Law Report

Enters into the Chronic Pain Market with Psychedelics. This acquisition is focused on becoming the first and only company solving the puzzle of chronic pain with MDMA-based medicines utilizing clinical trials for the purposes of novel drug development. 2 Pain 1994 Apr;57(1):5-15. 2014; 7: 115-124.

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The Week in Weed: October 22, 2021

The Blunt Truth

The District legalized marijuana back in 2014. The Veterans Administration continues to oppose research into medical marijuana’s possible use in treating PTSD and chronic pain. And finally, the DEA had some visitors recently. district of columbia. DC’s legal cannabis journey has truly been a long and winding road.

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