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How does medical marijuana help patients with Epilepsy?

FloridaMarijuana.net

The Epilepsy Foundation defines epilepsy as a chronic condition of the brain which causes seizures and affects 65 million people worldwide. One in 26 people will develop epilepsy in their lifetime. It is not fully known the genetic origins of epilepsy or if the condition is hereditary.

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Charlie Hughes: Parents Of Boy With Epilepsy Drop Nice High Court Challenge

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The parents of a three-year-old boy with severe epilepsy have dropped a legal challenge after guidelines on prescribing cannabis were ‘clarified’. Charlie Hughes went from having up to 120 seizures a day to fewer than 20, after receiving cannabis oil privately. Read the entire article at BCC News. View original article.

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The Bahamas’ Cannabis Legalization Bill for Medical and Religious Use

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In 2018, the leaders of 19 Caribbean nations decided that they would “review marijuana’s current status with a view to reclassification” The leaders emphasized the importance of these cannabis legalization bills as a tool for social justice and economic gain. Recently, The Bahamas’ made good on that 2018 promise.

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Study Finds Healthcare Providers Need More Education On Cannabis

MedicalJane

As more and more states legalize cannabis use, the demand for medical cannabis products and cannabinoid-based therapies continues to grow. The online survey of US-based (1) neurologists, (2) nurse practitioners / nurses, and (3) pharmacists was conducted in August–September of 2018. Patients should not be left to figure it.

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

MMJ Recs

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.

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Cannabis laws in France

The Cannigma

While France has long been said to have the highest number of cannabis users per capita in Europe, it has long lagged behind its western Europe neighbors when it comes to tolerance of the plant. Marijuana is not legal in France, and the country is seen as having some of the strictest cannabis policies in western Europe. Shutterstock.

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Cannabis laws in Lithuania

The Cannigma

Medical cannabis has been legal in Lithuania in 2018 , but the program is limited and has run into issues. There is no recreational cannabis in Lithuania, but small possession and personal use are administrative offenses punishable by a fine or community service. Cannabis in Lithuania. Possible penalties. CBD regulations.

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