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Finding Hope: MMJ’s Impact on Maryland Communities

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The community impact is visible in several key areas: Healthcare Advancements MMJ has expanded the range of treatment options available to patients, offering an alternative to conventional pharmaceuticals. It has improved the quality of life for those dealing with chronic pain, nausea, seizures, and other medical conditions.

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States That Restrict MMJ Access Are Interfering With Patients’ Rights, Study Shows

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According to the study, individuals living in states where medical cannabis is difficult to access are more likely to resort to prescription drugs to treat chronic pain or other debilitating conditions. Furthermore, Nugg MD’s data shows just how vital MMJ access has become in modern society’s health landscape.

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Navigating Medical Marijuana Laws: A Guide to Cannabis Legislation in Philadelphia

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Common qualifying conditions include: Chronic pain Cancer Epilepsy Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) Understanding the eligibility criteria is essential for patients seeking relief through medical marijuana.

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Lighting Up Florida’s Medical Marijuana PEOPLE: The Front Lines

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Fried also strongly delivered a message that could have been taken straight out of my own mouth: “This is a plant that not only improves people’s quality of life, it’s an alternative to sometimes-dangerous pharmaceuticals and addictive opioids.” Heather also acts as a Junior Pain Ambassador with the U.S.

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Veriheal’s Innovation in Cannabis Scholarship 2020 Winners

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Essay Summary: Nishtha wants to further research into THC treatment for patients suffering from neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s and epilepsy , both of which cause neuron death. Essay: “Combining Social Sciences and Pharmacology to Make a Positive Social Impact in Cannabis” . School: University of Maryland.

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Loophole Allows Australians To Import Prescribed Medical Cannabis

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Mr Plamandon said he successfully brought Thai-prescribed cannabis products into WA to treat his chronic pain on April 8. million chronic pain sufferers were predicted to get access to the drug in 2019. million chronic pain sufferers were predicted to get access to the drug in 2019. overseas.

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Paper: The transition of cannabis into the mainstream of Australian healthcare: framings in professional medical publications

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Chronic pain or pain were the conditions most frequently mentioned in articles about cannabis, followed by epilepsy, cancer or cancer pain, and nausea and chemotherapy. Refractory paediatric epilepsy. Cancer pain. Neuropathic pain. Epilepsy or epilepsies were mentioned in 39% of articles.