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When adult-use eclipses medical: How recreational cannabis legalization has undermined patient care

The Cannigma

The cannabis movement began with a mission rooted in compassion—dedicated to providing relief for patients suffering from severe conditions such as HIV/AIDS, cancer, epilepsy, and chronic pain. Consider Olivia’s story. It took years to find the right balance that worked for me,” she shares.

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Virginia, Marijuana, and How Medical Legalization May Unfold in the South

NORML

While patients won’t be rolling up joints full of pungent flower, they can still access oils, tinctures, lozenges, inhalers, topicals, and pills packed with non-intoxicating CBD or THC-A, the acidic precursor of THC. These were moms and dads and grandparents of children [with intractable epilepsy] who were using medical cannabis oils.

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Seven-year-old Patient Jacob Ortiz Celebrates One Year Seizure Free with Medical Cannabis

Cannabis Law Report

This National Epilepsy Awareness Month, TXOG advocates for the power of medical cannabis for epilepsy patients. Diagnosed with epilepsy at 3 years old, Ortiz would experience erratic, unpredictable seizure clusters, each lasting 20 minutes.

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Working Out High: Is Cannabis Good for Exercise?

The Cannigma

For the past several years, Kennedy has been part of “ NORML Athletics, ” a project started by the legalization advocacy group in 2012, partly in order to “battle the lazy stoner stereotype.”. Is working out high easier? A woman trail running in the woods (thevisualsyouneed/123r).

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Young Patient with Rare Conditions Experiences the Benefits of Medical Cannabis

Cannabis Law Report

Early in childhood, Carter was diagnosed with Lennox-Gastaut syndrome (LGS), an uncommon form of childhood epilepsy. The company’s patient-centric advocacy and awareness series, Advocates for Cannabis in Texas , highlights Texans—and their caregivers—who have found relief and comfort through medical cannabis.

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The Evolution of Medical Marijuana: From Stigma to Acceptance in the US

MMJ Recs

Cannabis was commonly utilized in various medicinal preparations and tinctures, and it was listed in the US Pharmacopeia until the early 20th century. Historical Perspectives on Medical Marijuana In the United States, the historical use of marijuana for medical purposes dates back to the 19th century.

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A Patient’s Guide to Missouri’s Medical Marijuana Program

MMJ Recs

Eligibility hinges on qualifying conditions, ranging from chronic pain to epilepsy. Dispensaries offer a variety of cannabis products, including flowers, edibles, tinctures, and topicals. Becoming a Medical Marijuana Patient in Missouri The pathway to becoming a medical marijuana patient in Missouri is straightforward but crucial.