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CBD vs. THC: Medical Benefits and Key Differences

Miss Marijuana

These compounds found in cannabis plants have been making waves in wellness, medicine, and even recreation. THC) is federally legal, thanks to the 2018 Farm Bill. Now, when it comes to medical vs. recreational use , there’s a clear divide. But what are they exactly, and how do they work in your body? In the U.S.,

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The History of RSO: One Man’s Journey Changed Everything

LifeCannMD

This isn’t a story about recreational marijuana or getting high. In 2018, life threw Rick another curveball when he suffered a stroke. And countless patients with conditions ranging from multiple sclerosis to epilepsy, insomnia to chronic pain, report finding relief with RSO. Their stories are powerful and moving.

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When adult-use eclipses medical: How recreational cannabis legalization has undermined patient care

The Cannigma

The cannabis movement began with a mission rooted in compassion—dedicated to providing relief for patients suffering from severe conditions such as HIV/AIDS, cancer, epilepsy, and chronic pain. Dispensaries now prioritize high-THC offerings such as flowers, edibles, concentrates, and vapes to cater to recreational users.

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Study Finds Healthcare Providers Need More Education On Cannabis

MedicalJane

A newly published article in the Epilepsy & Behavior Journal highlights the findings of researchers at the University of Alabama at Birmingham after surveying healthcare providers on their attitudes and knowledge about cannabis, and has confirmed what most of us already knew– healthcare providers need more education on cannabis.

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Epidiolex CBD Epilepsy Drug Receives Approval in Europe

WeedAdvisor

On June 25, 2018, the U.S. GW Pharmaceuticals created the medication after studies showed surprising success treating severe childhood epilepsy, specifically Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome and Dravet Syndrome. The post Epidiolex CBD Epilepsy Drug Receives Approval in Europe appeared first on WeedAdvisor. In the U.S.,

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Is weed legal in Alabama?

The Cannigma

Medical: Legal, but limited Recreational: illegal Reciprocity: No. Alabama law does not allow the consumption, possession, or cultivation of marijuana for recreational purposes, but has approved the establishment of a medical marijuana program in February 2021. CBD is legal in Alabama under the 2018 federal farm bill.

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FDA Expands Epidiolex Access for Those with Tuberous Sclerosis Complex

Veriheal

Though cannabis is becoming increasingly legal across the nation, both for recreational and medical purposes, there’s no sign that the US government intends to legalize cannabis on the federal level. Though these tumors are noncancerous in nature, their presence can cause health problems, including epilepsy.