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Which States Offer Medical Cannabis For Mental Health Conditions?

Veriheal

million people over the previous dataset released in 2020. One of the major obstacles many with a mental illness face is access to and affordability of treatment and resources. According to MHA: 60% of youth with major depression did not receive any treatment in 2018. Qualifying Mental Health Condition. Anorexia, PTSD.

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Ohio Gives Another Shot at Expanding Qualifying Conditions

Veriheal

Ohio is currently accepting petitions in an attempt to expand the list of qualifying conditions for medical cannabis. Medical cannabis is now available to residents in Ohio who meet one of 22 qualifying conditions laid out by House Bill 523. Strict Guidelines Must be Met Before Conditions Will Be Considered.

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Best Cannabis Disorder Treatment: More Cannabis (Study)

CannaMD

Yet these conversations have become increasingly animated in light of a recent study, when scientists in 2020 discovered a promising new cure for problematic cannabis use. Cannabis Use Disorder: 2020 Study. Cannabidiol could offer a novel treatment, [and] could help people to quit in an acceptable treatment format.

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Is Cannabis a Viable Mental Health Treatment Option? Part 1 of 3

Kind Meds (Cannabis Education Blog)

As of 2020, more states allow for some type of legal cannabis use than do not, and there is growing public interest in expanding the number of medical conditions that qualify for medical marijuana approval. Cannabis Is a Unique Substance and Treatment Method. CBD for Mental Health Treatment.

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Marijuana & COVID-19: Top Studies [August 2020]

CannaMD

The CDC notes that individuals of all ages may contract COVID-19; however, the risk of death is significantly higher for older populations and those with underlying health conditions. So how does COVID-19 work – and where does marijuana fit into the mix? The Coronavirus and Cytokine Storms. Terpenes and CBD: Twice as Effective.

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Marijuana Legalization Linked to Decline in Youth Drug Treatment Admissions

CannaMD

Researchers from Temple University sought to find out how recreational marijuana legalization in Washington and Colorado influenced adolescent treatment admissions for cannabis. MARIJUANA LEGALIZATION & YOUTH DRUG TREATMENT ADMISSIONS. Why Are Less Teens Treated for Cannabis Use Disorder in Legalized States?

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CDC Seeks Public Comments Regarding Chronic Pain Management

NORML

CDC invites comments specifically on topics focused on using or prescribing opioid pain medications, non-opioid medications, or non-pharmacological treatments.” According to state-registry records, “Chronic pain is currently and historically the most common qualifying condition reported by medical cannabis patients (67.5