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The AHRQ Wants to Learn About Cannabis and Kratom For Chronic Pain

Veriheal

In adults with chronic pain , what are the harms of Kratom or other plant-based substances for treatment of chronic pain? In adults with chronic pain, what are the harms of cannabinoids? In adults with chronic pain, what are the benefits of cannabinoids? A Statement from the AHRQ.

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The most common reasons people get medical marijuana cards: 2021 edition

The Cannigma

On July 1st, 2021, new cannabis legalization are going into effect in Connecticut, New Mexico, and Virginia, just a couple days after a recreational cannabis legalization measure went into effect in South Dakota. As of July 1, 2021, all five states had both adult-use and medical cannabis programs. ? In Colorado, 78.7%

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Beta-Caryophyllene: Terpene Powerhouse

Project CBD

Recent papers explore the potential role of BCP in treating a wide range of conditions including non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, chronic pain, and substance abuse. Medical scientists are studying beta-caryophyllene as a treatment for non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, chronic pain, and substance abuse.

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The Week in Weed: October 22, 2021

The Blunt Truth

The Veterans Administration continues to oppose research into medical marijuana’s possible use in treating PTSD and chronic pain. Like all things involving marijuana and the federal government, however, spending money and time on research is not straightforward. after the vote.

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The Week in Weed: July 2, 2021

The Blunt Truth

Perhaps 2022 will be the First State’s year to pass a cannabis bill, because it’s going nowhere in 2021. Medical marijuana got a hearing recently in North Carolina , with witnesses attesting to the value of cannabis in dealing with chronic pain and PTSD. The state’s medical cannabis program went into effect yesterday.

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Can cannabis help COVID ‘long haulers?’

The Cannigma

Furthermore, a comprehensive review published in January 2021 asserted that “it was estimated that 80% of the patients that were infected with SARS-CoV-2 developed one or more long-term symptoms.” Joint and muscle pain and a general soreness in many parts of the body is a common symptom reported by people with long COVID.

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NORML Issues Report Highlighting 2021 State Legislative Victories

Cannabis Law Report

State legislators in 2021 enacted over 50 laws liberalizing marijuana policies in more than 25 states, according to a report issued today by the National Organization of the Reform of Marijuana Laws (NORML). 2021 was a significant year for marijuana policy reform. The law took effect on July 1, 2021. FULL REPORT. New Jersey.