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UK Children Who Suffer With Epilepsy May Soon See Relief

Veriheal

In June of 2016, the UK voted in favor of a departure from the European Union. Unfortunately, this had a powerful impact on a small subset of residents—UK children suffering from epilepsy who had been dependent on imported medications to help control their illness. Thanks to Brexit, UK Children With Epilepsy Have Little if Any Options.

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GW suffers major blow as US sinks bid to patent cannabinoids for epilepsy

Cannabis Law Report

British firm GW Pharmaceuticals is licking its wounds after US judges tossed out its attempt to patent multiple cannabinoids for epilepsy treatment following an eight-year battle. The patent, which has been embroiled in dispute since 2010, is for “the use of one or more cannabinoids in the treatment of epilepsy”.

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The 6 Most Amazing Benefits of CBD Oil

Otherside Farms

Cannabidiol oil has gained quite some popularity in the medical community and for all good reasons. The medical literature now available on CBD oil showcases the future it has in treating several diseases. CBD oil over the years has gained a fine reputation for becoming a pain management option for many across the world.

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Cannabis laws in North Macedonia

The Cannigma

Medical: legal Recreational: illegal North Macedonia legalized medical marijuana in 2016 , and hemp products that contain less than 0.2% Medical marijuana in North Macedonia North Macedonia legalized medical marijuana in 2016 , becoming the second Balkan country to do so, after Croatia. Cannabis oil with less than 0.2%

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Using Cannabis To Treat Endometriosis

SpeedWeed

Ashleigh Brown found little relief from epilepsy in traditional medicine. In the summer of 2016, Brown was going on seven years of experiencing up to 180 seizures a month when a friend suggested she try something unconventional. Read the entire article at Regina Leader-Post. Read the entire article at Regina Leader-Post.

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Australia: University of Sydney ” Very high doses of cannabis component CBD don’t affect driving”

Cannabis Law Report

It is often consumed orally, in oil form. CBD use is increasing in Western nations, with recent University of Sydney research showing that around 55,000 requests to access medicinal CBD have been approved in Australia since 2016. Most countries, including Australia, allow people to drive while on CBD. About the study.

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Is Florida Friendly to Cannabis Consumers?

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Florida voters in 2016 approved a constitutional amendment that legalized medical marijuana, but lawmakers initially banned smokable marijuana. Florida’s more than 200 dispensaries offer a wide variety of products for medical cannabis patients, such as CBD oil, tinctures, THC oil, topicals, edibles, and flowers.

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