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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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Finding Hope: MMJ’s Impact on Maryland Communities

MMJ Recs

By legalizing MMJ, the state has facilitated access to a natural and potentially life-changing treatment option for patients suffering from various medical conditions. Support for Patient Well-Being The availability of medical marijuana in local communities fosters an environment of support for patients seeking alternative treatments.

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

Veriheal

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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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. We aim to continue to do more for the Canadian patients who choose to use medical cannabis as a treatment option. Patient advocacy is alive and well in Canada. million medical cannabis patients in Canada.

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Cannabis and traumatic brain injury, with Nikki Lawley

The Cannigma

The resulting prejudice can often discourage folks from seeking out medical cannabis as an option, and can even affect state legislature, forcing patients to overcome unnecessary and prohibitive obstacles in order to receive the treatment they need. Nikki’s story is deeply inspirational, and we are honored to have had her on the show.

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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.