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Epilepsy and MMJ: Exploring the Promising Treatment Benefits

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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). Image by Uwe Conrad from Pixabay.

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Heritage Cannabis and Opticann Announce Exclusive Partnership with C.A.R.P

Cannabis Law Report

formerly the Canadian Association of Retired Persons), Canada’s largest advocacy association for Canadians As We Age. CB4 Derma Topical. Understanding the utility of medical cannabis is increasingly important to older Canadians for the treatment of conditions including chronic pain, anxiety and lack of sleep.

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

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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. We aim to continue to do more for the Canadian patients who choose to use medical cannabis as a treatment option.

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

The Cannigma

Scientists are hopeful that psychedelics might have more of a curative effect when it comes to mental health than many existing treatment options; meaning that unlike most psychiatric medications, psychedelics may be able to prompt long-term changes to our mental state with only a few doses. Are psychedelics safe?

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Veriheal’s Innovation in Cannabis Scholarship 2021 Winners

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Essay Summary: Sandeep conceptualizes a strain recommendation app in which consumers can create a profile and review strains and their effects (help with sleep, back pain, migraines, etc.). Essay Summary: Zackary conceptualizes school clubs that address cannabis topics with facts to dispel information. Zackary Owen Thurber.

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

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

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It was also used as a topical treatment for haemorrhoids, ear infection, and wounds (Aldrich 1997 ; Touw 1981 ). The latter remains a dangerous drug and is considered higher risk for treatment than CBD (TGA 2019 ). Less frequent were references to multiple sclerosis, anxiety and depression, sleep, and HIV.