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West Virginia opens first medical cannabis dispensary & yes it’s a Truelieve one. another one on the way next week

Cannabis Law Report

The 2017 state law allows for medical cannabis use in pills, oils, topical gels, liquids, dermal patches and a form that can be vaporized. Sabrina Howland of Hurricane said she developed severe nerve pain about six years ago and signed up to receive her medical cannabis card in February. “It will help me.

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HIV/AIDS & Medical Marijuana in Florida

LifeCannMD

Thanks to Amendment 2, which came into effect in the state of Florida on January 3, 2017, patients diagnosed with HIV or AIDS were finally granted the ability to buy and use Medical Marijuana to treat their symptoms. Medical Marijuana laws in Florida are designed with the patient’s health in mind.

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The Variety of Health Conditions That Medical Marijuana can Treat

The Joint Blog

There is now sufficient scientific evidence to show that marijuana does actually help relieve pain. According to a 2017 NASEM report, people who suffered chronic pains from agonizing health conditions had their pains reduced by 40% due to the use of marijuana.

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The Green Wave – Legal Challenges, Considerations for Investors in Cannabis Industry

Cannabis Law Report

Marijuana or cannabis can be used to treat a multitude of diseases; more importantly, it is known to be effective in reducing pain. In 2017, a Mumbai-based medical research startup, Bombay Hemp Company Pvt. Investment in cannabis/ marijuana is not new. The US Government estimates the cannabis industry to be worth USD 60 billion.

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Cannabis for Sciatica: Can It Actually Help?

Greencamp

Sciatic pain has a very wide range, starting from mild tingling, aching and burning sensations, to a completely incapacitating pain that can occur anywhere along the path of the sciatic nerve. Is cannabis good for sciatica?