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Medical Marijuana Offers Hope for Treatment of PTSD

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Treatment usually aims at reducing reactions and to diminishing the acuity of the reactions. Treatments also seek to increase the subject’s ability to manage trauma-related emotions and to greater confidence in coping abilities. The post Medical Marijuana Offers Hope for Treatment of PTSD appeared first on.

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With $20M to spend on marijuana research for veteran care, Michigan seeks proposals

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Researchers studying the efficacy of marijuana treatments for veterans’ mental health now have access to $20 million in marijuana tax revenue to fund clinical trials. Veteran suicides made up about 14% of total suicides in America in 2018, according to the U.S. None of it was initially slated to go to clinical trials.

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MI’s New Testing Policy, Utah’s First Union Dispo, & A $7.2B Psychedelic Forecast

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Here’s what you missed this week in cannabis and psychedelic news. Michigan’s decision to end pre-employment drug testing is motivated by the fact that the state already legalized recreational cannabis back in 2018. With cannabis completely legal to use, the state found it unfair to continue penalizing applicants for using it.

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Cannabis laws in Japan: Is weed legal?

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Medical : Illegal Recreational : Illegal *CBD products are legal in Japan, as long as they contain no THC whatsoever and are not made from cannabis flower. Japan is known for its world-leading innovations, technology, and design, but when it comes to cannabis, the island nation remains decidedly regressive. But in modern times?

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3 Ways Florida Medical Marijuana Can Be Used to Fight Cancer

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For centuries, humans have relied on the cannabis plant for its therapeutic properties. More than ever, cannabis can aid in the treatment of chronic disease and as a supplement to cancer treatments. Cannabis has given cancer patients relief , improved their mood and anxiety, and relieved insomnia.

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Why more Parkinson’s patients don’t use cannabis

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The majority of people with Parkinson’s disease in the United States have not used cannabis to treat their symptoms due to a lack of scientific evidence about its effectiveness. Of those who have used cannabis, most did not receive a recommendation from a doctor or instructions on how to use it, according to the findings of a recent study.

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The Science Behind Medical Marijuana: Exploring Cannabinoids and Their Therapeutic Effects

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This article delves into the science behind medical marijuana, focusing on cannabinoids, the active compounds found in the cannabis plant, and their remarkable therapeutic effects. THC is the primary psychoactive compound in cannabis, responsible for the “high” or euphoric feeling associated with marijuana use.