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Cannabis and Sleep: How THC and CBD Help Me Catch Some Z’s

Veriheal

Can cannabis help with sleep? Anecdotally there are claims that consuming cannabis may help promote a better night’s sleep—but what is actually known about cannabis and sleep? Indica has a reputation for making people feel calm and mellow and helping to induce sleep. Others use cannabis to help manage chronic pain.

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The Top Medical Cannabis Research of 2017

MGC Pharma

The Top Medical Cannabis Research of 2017 A word from Ron Lipsky, Manager of Business Development and International Relations at MGC Pharmaceuticals MGC Pharma is still riding off the success of 2017 as we progress into 2018, with many exciting developments on the horizon.

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Grandma Is The New Face Of Cannabis

Canna Care Docs

It’s hard to get past decades of federal prohibition and criminalization, so it’s little wonder that in 2017 only three percent of adults over 65 years old reported being “current smokers.” [1]. Sleep: Disruptions in sleep are very common in older adults, especially those who are taking certain prescribed medications.

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Medical cannabis studies offer hope to opioid users

Healer

That is, until a “forward-thinking” primary care physician suggested medical cannabis for his chronic pain, which Gresh, 54, said set him on a new path that has changed his life for the better and helped him stop using virtually all drugs classified as highly addictive. . “I I never thought that would have been possible,” he said. “I

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New Zealand Cannabidiol Use Audit Results

Cannabis Law Report

15 percent reported positive side effects – such as improved sleep or improved appetite. According to a University of Auckland article on the audit , CBD oil taken for four weeks significantly improved the self-reported quality of life most for patients with non-cancer chronic pain and anxiety-related mental health conditions.

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Meredith Fisher-Corn, MD…….”Are You Able to Answer Your Patients’ Medical Marijuana Questions”

TheAnswerPage

As reviewed in a recent Forbes article, “a study of more than 400 health care professionals has revealed that most physicians lack knowledge of medicinal cannabis, with 65% saying that they have been asked about medical marijuana as a treatment for chronic pain but were unable to answer their patients’ questions” (1).

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Article: Canada: Future Care Costs For Cannabis In Personal Injury Claims

Cannabis Law Report

Poirier sued following a surgical procedure that left her with chronic pain and limitations affecting her lifestyle and career. Following the incident, Poirier was prescribed numerous medications, but at the time of trial, she was only taking a muscle relaxant and cannabis. Robichaud 4. Siegrist with approval. ” 42.