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Can cannabis help COVID ‘long haulers?’

The Cannigma

An unknown number of recovered COVID-19 patients are walking through a fog, uncertain when it will end and what can be done to help. Amid the uncertainty and mystery surrounding long COVID, many long haulers are exploring their own methods to treat the symptoms of the condition. How common is long COVID? episodes per month.

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New Research Shows How Medicinal Cannabis Eases Cancer Pain and Reduces Opioid Dependence

Veriheal

A new 2023 study published in BMJ Supportive & Palliative Care suggests that cannabis could be the answer millions of cancer patients have been looking for. of patients experience pain after curative treatment, while 66.4% of patients with advanced or metastatic cancer suffer from pain. Interestingly, 72.5%

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Cannabis laws in Chile

The Cannigma

Medical cannabis in Chile Chile legalized medical cannabis in 2015, allowing patients to access cannabis-based medicines with a prescription from a doctor. Patients can purchase cannabis-based medicines from authorized pharmacies, which are regulated by the Chilean Institute of Public Health.

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Opinion: Illinois Caregivers Program needs improvement

Illinois News Joint

As discussed in our 6-part series ( Part 3 ) What Illinois cannabis patients really want , according to the Illinois Department of Public Health ’s Guide for Designated Caregivers , “The designated caregiver can purchase medical cannabis on behalf of the patient. A perfect illustration of this would be Cow.

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UK Event: Medical cannabis, understanding, prescribing and changing lives

Cannabis Law Report

Here’s the blurb… Clinicians and medical students interested in learning from the experts about how medical cannabis works, helps patients and can be prescribed are invited to a CPD-accredited lecture and Q&A hosted by Hon. Professor Mike Barnes, author and Director of Education at The Academy of Medical Cannabis.

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Why is PTSD Becoming More Common?

LifeCannMD

However, there are many other known triggers of PTSD other than combat exposure including traumatic events that may or may not have happened to a patient recently. This chronic psychiatric disorder that can occur due to any traumatic event – including a global pandemic. This is a perfect storm for patients to develop PTSD.

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Cannabis for PTSD: Latest Scientific Evidence Shows Promising Results

Greencamp

People develop PTSD after experiencing a traumatic event or an event that is perceived as such. Does cannabis aid in forgetting traumatic events or just boosts dopamine, increasing the overall feelings of pleasure? Patients can also become hypersensitive to everyday situations and feel constantly on alert. What is PTSD?