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Marijuana Associated with Reduced Alcohol Intake Among Treatment-Seekers, Finds Study

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According to new research marijuana use is directly associated with a decrease in alcohol consumption among those seeking alcohol treatment. Cannabis is commonly used among people who drink alcohol, but evidence suggests a nuanced relationship between alcohol consumption and cannabis use. 18%-39%, p< 001) and were 2.06

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Australians Spend An estimated $10.3 Billion on Drugs Each Year

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Consumption of methylamphetamine is still dominant, well ahead of cocaine, the next biggest market of the four major drugs. Report 15 provides a 12 month and five-year overview of drug consumption in Australia which includes years where there have been COVID-19 restrictions in place. An estimated 15.7 billion last year, up from $8.9

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Is Cannabis Good for Bipolar Disorder? New Study Shows Cannabis Has ‘Unique Benefits’

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Using Cannabis for Bipolar Disorder Symptoms Is Also Supported by Early Research Earlier groundbreaking research has also suggested cannabis consumption may be associated with improved bipolar disorder symptoms for patients. Talk to a medical cannabis doctor to determine a good treatment plan for your symptoms.

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Medical Marijuana Patients Use Less ADHD Medication

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First, researchers gathered data from 53 adult medical cannabis patients in Israel via a pre-existing database (37 of the patients also had other mental health challenges). These patients were asked to keep close tabs on every facet of their cannabis consumption: dosages, delivery methods, strain names, manufacturer names, and more.

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Best strains and terpenes for migraine relief

The Cannigma

Treating migraine pain is one of the instances where inhaled cannabis consumption, such as smoking or vaping , is important for the right effects and speed of delivery. 9 A 2016 retrospective study of 121 adults with migraines out of Colorado found that using cannabis reduced the average frequency of migraines from 10.4

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Mixing weed and alcohol: the good, the bad and the ugly

The Cannigma

Arguably, one doesn’t need to see any scientific data to know that the mixing of cannabis and alcohol is more common with younger cannabis users. The researchers stated that “using cannabis first within a co-use day was associated with lower daily alcohol consumption, but greater daily cannabis consumption.”

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Legal Framework for the Use of Psychedelics in Switzerland

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The market launch of drugs containing MDMA for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) or psilocybin for the treatment of depression is expected in the next five to ten years [1]. In the 1970s, the use of psychedelics was banned due to political pressure and increasing (uncontrolled) consumption. percent annually to $9.8