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Epilepsy and MMJ: Exploring the Promising Treatment Benefits

MMJ Recs

While traditional treatments like antiepileptic drugs exist, they may not always provide adequate relief for all patients. In recent years, there has been growing interest in exploring alternative treatment options, and one that has gained attention is medical marijuana (MMJ).

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Veterans Are Often Forced to the Illegal Market Despite Cannabis Legalization

Veriheal

This condition, which has affected veterans since the beginning of wars, was once known as Vietnam Veterans’ Disorder and was initially referred to as ‘Shell Shock’ . One aspect of service that many veterans live with daily is known as PTSD or Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. That is approximately $1,500 a month to medicate.

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

Cannabis Law Report

We also used manifest textual analysis to search for word frequencies, and specific conditions referred to in the articles retrieved. It was also used as a topical treatment for haemorrhoids, ear infection, and wounds (Aldrich 1997 ; Touw 1981 ). All items referring to medicinal cannabis were included.

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

The Cannigma

Many psychedelics are also referred to as entheogens, which are substances that expand consciousness for religious or spiritual purposes. This decrease in DMN activity from psychedelics is sometimes referred to as “ego death,” and can be therapeutic to reset unhealthy thought patterns, almost like a brain reboot. Are psychedelics safe?

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

Cannabis Law Report

The AAFP urges its members to be involved in the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of substance use, as well as secondary diseases impacted or caused by use. The AAFP recognizes the benefits of intervention and treatment for the recreational use of marijuana, in lieu of incarceration, for all individuals, including youth.

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Minorities in cannabis, with Steven Philpott Jr.

The Cannigma

We always have a nice little tidbit when we’re all about advocacy and access to cannabis for all. Is this as needed for sleep? They’re college athletes, or they’re not sleeping, their bodies aren’t recovering. HD: But yeah, so now you have more manufacturers making reference standards.