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Young Patient with Rare Conditions Experiences the Benefits of Medical Cannabis

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A 4-year-old Texas Original Compassionate Cultivation patient improves seizure control, behaviors and sleep with the company’s medicine. At the time of his diagnosis, he was one of only 400 people in the world with the condition. Poor sleep can be debilitating and affect the quality of life for SYNGAP1 syndrome families.

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Patient Stories: How MMJ is Changing Lives in West Virginia

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Cannabis Therapy Impact on West Virginia Patients Medical marijuana was legalized in West Virginia in 2017, and since then, it has been offering a glimmer of hope to many residents suffering from various medical conditions. Chronic pain conditions, such as arthritis, fibromyalgia, and neuropathy, have plagued many residents for years.

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Finding Hope: MMJ’s Impact on Maryland Communities

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By legalizing MMJ, the state has facilitated access to a natural and potentially life-changing treatment option for patients suffering from various medical conditions. It has improved the quality of life for those dealing with chronic pain, nausea, seizures, and other medical conditions. Image by Pfüderi from Pixabay.

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Epilepsy and MMJ: Exploring the Promising Treatment Benefits

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Medical marijuana has shown potential in treating a wide range of medical conditions, including epilepsy. Some patients have shared their experiences with using MMJ to manage their condition. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the treatment of specific pediatric epilepsy conditions.

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MMJ Access in West Virginia: Everything You Need To Know

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West Virginia MMJ Program Launch The West launch of the West Virginia Medical Cannabis Act, the state embarked on a path to provide much-needed relief to patients suffering from various medical conditions. I had difficulty going out, meeting people, and even sleeping. MMJ has given me the gift of restful sleep.

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DEA Approves Cocaine Derivative for Parkinson’s Research. Why Not Cannabis?

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From pain relief to improved sleep patterns, there are countless anecdotal and scientific reports touting the potential benefits of cannabis for those with neurological disorders—including Parkinson’s disease. As a result, cannabis advocacy groups urged the agency to recognize cannabis’ medicinal value and treat it equally.

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Leafie (UK) Article: The police are arresting cannabis patients with legal prescriptions

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The MCCSS estimates that since the law changed, 13,000 patients have been prescribed legal cannabis in the form of flowers and oils for a range of conditions. After the incident, I couldn’t sleep, as everything kept going through my mind. Read the full article.