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How does medical marijuana help patients with Epilepsy?

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Medical marijuana can alleviate certain side effects and, some research indicates, reduce the number of seizures a patient experiences. Cannabis has an ancient history across the Middle East and India as an anticonvulsant , but during the past 20 years , research has grown exponentially in support of the medicinal qualities of cannabis.

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Every California Dispensary That MMJ Patients Need To Know

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California has been a trailblazer in the realm of medical marijuana, offering patients access to a variety of treatment options. Patients must first schedule an appointment with a licensed medical professional who can evaluate their medical history and condition. In 1996, the state became the first in the U.S.

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CBD Enhances Glucose Metabolism via Nuclear Receptors

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Prior to this, the man had no psychiatric history, the authors note. And besides an uncle with bipolar disorder, he had no family history of other psychiatric or neurological diseases. Yes, more research is needed — but what matters most to the patient is that it helps. 173,12 (2016): 1899-910. And it worked.

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Medical Edibles Are Now Available to Florida Cannabis Patients

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Florida’s History with Medical Cannabis. The cannabis that was approved for medical use was required to have a low THC content, and patients had to register their use of the substance on the Compassionate Use Registry, arguably a violation of their privacy. But this was not always the case.

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Psilocybin Patenting and the Threat to Patient Access

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This blog post will explain how psilocybin patenting and other factors could make Oregon’s psilocybin program prohibitively expensive for low-income patients, and how big pharma is maneuvering to monopolize psychedelic therapy. Threat to Patient Access in Oregon. The Race to Patent Psilocybin. You can contact Brett Mulligan at ?

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Every West Virginia Dispensary That MMJ Patients Need To Know

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Every West Virginia Dispensary That MMJ Patients Need To Know. They state that “patient visits at BCC are designed to be experiential and interactive – as quick and seamless or leisurely and educational as desired by the patient. They are an independent and locally owned dispensary, and value their patients highly.

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Ohio Medical Marijuana Laws Demystified: State Regulations Explained

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Understanding these regulations is crucial for patients, caregivers, and healthcare providers navigating the state’s medical marijuana program. Once approved, patients can register with the Ohio Medical Marijuana Control Program online and purchase medical marijuana products from licensed dispensaries statewide.

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