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Why I Started the ASA Challenge: Bringing Funds and Awareness to the Urgent Need for Medical Cannabis Access

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I became passionate about medical cannabis when I saw remarkable results using cannabis in treating my son Zach’s severe refractory epilepsy. He went from sleeping most of every day, barely speaking or comprehending being spoken to, having a life filled with seizures, to being alert, interactive, and seizure free for most of the year.

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MMJ Access in West Virginia: Everything You Need To Know

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The Mountain State’s journey to legalizing medical marijuana has been a transformative one, and it marks a new era for MMJ access in West Virginia. This act has opened the doors to legal MMJ access for eligible patients, offering an alternative approach to managing their health.

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Marijuana as a treatment for epilepsy

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Marijuana as a treatment for epilepsy. Medical cannabis is showing great potential in the treatment of epilepsy. Cannabis is issued medicinally for a plethora or disorders, and one that it seems to affect very positively is epilepsy. WHAT EXACTLY IS EPILEPSY? CONVENTIONAL TREATMENT. CANNABIS AS A POTENTIAL TREATMENT.

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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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Sapphire Medical Clinics expands patient access to cheapest medical cannabis fees in UK

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The UK’s first and highest-rated medical cannabis clinic, Sapphire Medical Clinics , has today announced that it is reducing the cost of its consultations and appointments for patients enrolled through the Sapphire Access Scheme. The Sapphire Access Scheme will be open to an additional 2,000 patients in the UK.

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Unlocking the Potential of CBD: Exploring The Benefits of CBD in Medical Marijuana

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Studies have suggested that CBD may help manage chronic pain, reduce anxiety and depression, alleviate symptoms of epilepsy, and even aid in cancer treatment. CBD Oil for Medical Conditions CBD oil has gained popularity as a versatile and accessible option for managing various medical conditions. CBD for Insomnia: Does It Work?

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CBD Market Report

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5 In June 2018, the FDA approved Epidiolex® (GW Pharmaceuticals; Cambridge, UK), the first FDA-approved pharmaceutical drug to contain a “purified drug substance [CBD] derived from marijuana,” for the treatment of seizures associated with two rare epilepsy disorders. Accessed July 25, 2021. Accessed October 17, 2022.

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