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Epilepsy and MMJ: Exploring the Promising Treatment Benefits

MMJ Recs

As the field of medical marijuana research continues to evolve, THC’s role in epilepsy management remains a topic of interest and further exploration. Using Medical Marijuana for Pediatric Epilepsy The use of medical marijuana (MMJ) in pediatric epilepsy cases is a topic that requires special attention and consideration.

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

Cannabis Law Report

Being of European descent it is a privilege to be updating Europe on such an exciting topic. I use medical cannabis for my skin, pain, mood, fatigue, appetite and, most importantly, sleep. Patient advocacy is alive and well in Canada. We protect and fight for our rights and support our most vulnerable with whatever it takes.

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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. EG: Definitely.

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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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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. It was also used as a topical treatment for haemorrhoids, ear infection, and wounds (Aldrich 1997 ; Touw 1981 ).

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Cannabis in Israel, with Itai Rogel

The Cannigma

I mean, I’m listening to that list and two things that are really obvious for me that I’m missing there is sleep, like sleep disorders and anxiety. I don’t know if we’ll have topicals initially, or later on. It has the – you assume safety, at least to a certain level. END OF INTERVIEW].

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

The Cannigma

Macrodosing mescaline: Ceremonial dosing of mescaline usually reaches at least 500mg of mescaline to induce a psychedelic trip, but there’s very limited research on the topic. Stage three lasts up to 72 hours after ingestion, and is characterized by mild stimulation, heightened awareness and disrupted sleep.

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