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CBD may help improve seizures, cognition

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Share on PinterestCBD may not only help to reduce seizure-related symptoms in people with epilepsy, research shows. Rowena Naylor/Stocksy United Cannabidiol (CBD) has been approved for use in the treatment of two early-onset, intractable forms of epilepsy, Dravet syndrome and Lennox-Gastaut syndrome, since 2018. Read More

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Cannabis laws in Jordan

The Cannigma

However, in 2019, the Jordanian government announced its plans to conduct clinical trials on the use of cannabis for medical purposes. 1 Hemp in Jordan In 2018, the Jordanian government legalized the cultivation of industrial hemp for certain purposes, such as the production of textiles and building materials.

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

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Epilepsy Management: CBD, in particular, has emerged as an effective treatment for epilepsy, especially in individuals with rare and severe forms of the condition. For example, the discovery of CBD’s effectiveness in managing epilepsy led to the development of Epidiolex, the first FDA-approved medication derived from marijuana.

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New Study Aims To Learn If Cannabis Can Help Treat Autism

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The United States Department of Defense and GW Pharmaceuticals are collaborating on a new clinical trial at the Montefiore Medical Center in New York. Dr. Eric Hollander, the Director of the Autism and Obsessive Compulsive Spectrum Program and Anxiety and Depression Program at Montefiore Hospital, is leading the clinical trial.

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Cannabis laws in Japan: Is weed legal?

The Cannigma

While many countries around the world have legalized or decriminalized cannabis or have eased up on enforcement in recent years, in Japan in 2018 there was a sharp increase in cannabis-related arrests — and 80% of them were possession charges. of Japanese have reported consuming cannabis, as opposed to more than 40% in the US and Canada.

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New Study To Test Effectiveness Of Cannabis Compound CBDV In Treating Autism

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Previous success from treating epilepsy with Cannabinoids now motivates doctors to investigate the plant’s effectiveness in treating symptoms of autism. The possibility of treating the symptoms associated with autism originated when the FDA approved Epidoliolex in 2018.

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What is CBN (Cannabinol)? How does the natural byproduct of THC work?

The Cannigma

When CBN was studied without barbiturates (prescription sedative medications typically used for epilepsy), the combination of CBN and THC produced greater sedation together than either cannabinoid alone. What can the current clinical trials tell us? Where can I buy CBN? Is it even legal?

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