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Ask The Green Nurse: Why Do People Use Medical Cannabis? Top 3 Evidence-Based Reasons to Consider Plant Medicine

The Cannigma

Ask any seasoned cannabis nurse or patient advocate, and you’ll likely hear powerful affirmations like: “Cannabis saved my life.” Let’s explore the top three symptoms and reasons why people are using medical cannabis today—supported by research, clinical evidence, and a growing body of patient-centered care practices.

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FDA Approves Ketamine Nasal Spray as First and Only Standalone Therapy for Treatment-Resistant Depression

Veriheal

In 2019, the FDA approved Spravato to treat treatment-resistant depression (TRD), with optional uses alone or alongside oral antidepressant medication (both required if suicidal ). How to Use Ketamine Nasal Spray Esketamine nasal spray is self-administered by the patient under a doctor’s supervision in a medical facility.

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Legislation To Produce And Research Cannabis Introduced

NORML

A bipartisan coalition of House lawmakers has introduced The Medical Cannabis Research Act of 2019 ( HR 601 ), to facilitate federally-approved clinical trials involving cannabis. Click here to send a message to your Representative and urge them to support the measure. .

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IGC Completes Cohort 2 of its Phase 1 THC-Based Clinical Trial on Alzheimer’s Patients

Cannabis Law Report

IGC”) (NYSE American: IGC) announces today that it has completed Cohort 2 of its Phase 1 clinical trial on IGC’s tetrahydrocannabinol (“THC”)-based investigational new drug, IGC-AD1, intended to alleviate the symptoms of individuals suffering from Alzheimer’s disease. This Phase 1 trial is currently testing IGC-AD1 for safety.

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Cannabis Helps, Say Over Half of Parkinson’s Patients Who Use It

The Cannigma

In a new survey of German patients with Parkinson’s disease, 8% of patients reported using cannabis products. Of these consumers, over half said the drug had a beneficial clinical effect on their condition. Patients can also access CBD products without a prescription through local pharmacies.

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8 famous people you didn’t know were cannabis patients

The Cannigma

There are cannabis users, patients, and just everyday fans who may be fans, but don’t make it a big part of their public persona. For these famous medical cannabis patients and supporters, it is something that can improve quality of life and which should be made readily available to anyone in need. 1) Patrick Stewart. It’s tricky.”.

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Not-very-NICE: UK Cannabis Policy and Harm to Patients

CannaTech

The acceptance of medical cannabis by clinicians, researchers and government bodies is fairly universal, and patients have benefited from widespread access to full-spectrum cannabis in flower and oil form. Israel’s approach to cannabis has contributed to reducing stigma and increasing access for patients around the world.