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CBD Enhances Glucose Metabolism via Nuclear Receptors

Project CBD

Prior to this, the man had no psychiatric history, the authors note. He had never taken anti-psychotic drugs nor received psychological treatment. And besides an uncle with bipolar disorder, he had no family history of other psychiatric or neurological diseases. 173,12 (2016): 1899-910. 2016, doi:10.3389/fphar.2016.00422

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How does medical marijuana help patients with Epilepsy?

FloridaMarijuana.net

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. Other neurological uses include treatments for malignant brain tumors, neuropathic pain, Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis.

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Foolproof Way to Get Your Florida Medical Marijuana Recommendation and Card

FloridaMarijuana.net

On Nov 8th, 2016 the state of Florida legalized the use of medical marijuana, though it didn’t go into effect until March of 2017; the endorsement to the use of medical cannabis opened the doors to an alternative treatment for many different conditions. Medical records & History. Proof of Florida residence.

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Ohio Medical Marijuana Laws Demystified: State Regulations Explained

MMJ Recs

Ohio Medical Marijuana Regulations Ohio’s medical marijuana program was established in 2016 with the passage of House Bill 523, allowing patients with qualifying conditions to access medical marijuana products from licensed dispensaries.

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Study: CBD “Promising” Therapy for Cocaine Addiction

CannaMD

Current Cocaine Treatments. As researchers point out: There is no gold standard pharmacological treatment for dependence on cocaine. Although several drugs have been investigated, there is no strong or consistent evidence indicating any of these drugs for the treatment of cocaine use disorder. Hepatic protection.

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How Medical Marijuana May Help Reduce Opioid Use

Kind Meds (Cannabis Education Blog)

The above quote is directly from the Arizona Medical Marijuana Act, recognizing cannabis’ history as being used as a form of medicine for over 5,000 years. Perhaps it’s the leftover bits of stigma still attached to marijuana after its long criminal history in the United States. Marijuana as a Treatment for Opioid Addiction in Arizona?

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Is weed legal in Turkey?

The Cannigma

History of weed in Turkey. With its bustling largest city of Istanbul at the crossroads between Europe and Asia, Turkey has a long history of travel and trade. In 2016, Turkish laws allowed sublingual cannabinoid medications containing CBD such as Sativex to be used with a doctor’s prescription. Medical marijuana in Turkey.