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Finding Hope: MMJ’s Impact on Maryland Communities

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It has improved the quality of life for those dealing with chronic pain, nausea, seizures, and other medical conditions. MMJ is known for its efficacy in treating various medical issues, including chronic pain, epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, and more. It oversees licensing, quality control, and patient access.

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Sapphire Medical Clinics present new data from the UK Medical Cannabis Registry at the 31st Annual International Cannabinoid Research Society Symposium on Cannabinoids

Cannabis Law Report

The analysis of patient-reported outcome measures following treatment with cannabis-based medicinal products (CBMPs) in a study covering patients with all conditions found statistically significant improvements in anxiety, sleep , and general quality of life at one, three, and six months following treatment, compared to baseline assessment.

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Canadians for Fair Access to Medical Marijuana CEO Asks Why Patients Are Being Taxed

Cannabis Law Report

I use medical cannabis for my skin, pain, mood, fatigue, appetite and, most importantly, sleep. I have successfully reduced 85% of my opioid use for chronic pain as the result of arthritis through several surgeries and medical cannabis. Patient advocacy is alive and well in Canada.

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

Cannabis Law Report

However, the nature of the government regulations and the subsequent complexity of prescribing, as well as doctors’ safety uncertainties and the stigma of the plant, remain contributing barriers to patient access. Pain and chronic pain were the most common conditions mentioned over the time period and were referred to in 62% of all articles.

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AAFP ( American Academy of Family Physicians) Releases Marijuana, Cannabinoids Position Paper

Cannabis Law Report

Therefore, the AAFP advocates for further research into the overall safety and health effects of recreational use, as well as the effects of those laws on patient and societal health. The AAFP supports requirements testing current marijuana and cannabinoid products for safety, dosing, and product consistency. In the Exam Room.

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Cannabis and traumatic brain injury, with Nikki Lawley

The Cannigma

Today on the show we welcome Nikki Lawley, a Traumatic Brain Injury Survivor, and founder of NIKKI and the Plant, an advocacy group for medical marijuana use, with a special focus on helping women who have suffered a TBI. I mean, asking questions was like, how can I function, how can I sleep, how can I not be in pain.

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The history and science of psychedelics: from acid and shrooms to ketamine and salvia

The Cannigma

Clinical research: Mescaline is not easy to use clinically because of its slow onset and long duration, but clinical trials are being organized for addiction, PTSD, and chronic pain. Stage three lasts up to 72 hours after ingestion, and is characterized by mild stimulation, heightened awareness and disrupted sleep.

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