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Why MMJ has Gained Popularity in FL

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The passage of the Compassionate Medical Cannabis Act in 2014, saw the state of Florida become the 22nd state to legalize access to Medical Marijuana (MMJ). Despite a number of studies over the years that tout the medical benefits and safety profile of using medical marijuana, it is still classified as a Schedule I substance.

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An Officer Forced into Retirement for Medical Cannabis Sues NYPD

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While working as part of the school safety task force in 2010, Robert received a sprained shoulder and two fractured shin bones from wrestling a student that had assaulted a member of the staff. Move forward two years to 2014, and Robert began taking prescription medication for anxiety. New York legalized medical cannabis in 2014.

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Article: Canada: Future Care Costs For Cannabis In Personal Injury Claims

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Given the controversy over the efficacy and safety of cannabis for therapeutic purposes, a key question in these cases, is whether cannabis meets the requirement of medical justification. Poirier sued following a surgical procedure that left her with chronic pain and limitations affecting her lifestyle and career. Robichaud 4.

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Canadians for Fair Access to Medical Marijuana CEO Asks Why Patients Are Being Taxed

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I use medical cannabis for my skin, pain, mood, fatigue, appetite and, most importantly, sleep. I have successfully reduced 85% of my opioid use for chronic pain as the result of arthritis through several surgeries and medical cannabis. million medical cannabis patients in Canada.

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Insomnia is Treated Effectively with Medical Marijuana

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Sleep is an essential part of maintaining mental, emotional, biological and physiological balance. Without proper sleep, it can be difficult to function and the ability to perform even menial tasks is diminished. In 2017, The Center for Disease Control and Prevention listed lack of sleep/insufficient sleep as a public health concern.

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Thailand Decriminalizes Kratom in Amended Narcotics Act

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As of 2018, the efficacy and safety of kratom are unclear, and the drug was unapproved as a therapeutic agent due to the poor quality of the research. [7] 9] Some people take it for managing chronic pain , for treating opioid withdrawal symptoms, or for recreational purposes. [3] 7] [18] [19].

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

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Therefore, the AAFP advocates for further research into the overall safety and health effects of recreational use, as well as the effects of those laws on patient and societal health. The AAFP supports requirements testing current marijuana and cannabinoid products for safety, dosing, and product consistency. In the Exam Room.