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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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Navigating Medical Marijuana Laws: A Guide to Cannabis Legislation in Philadelphia

MMJ Recs

In Philadelphia, patients must be diagnosed with specific medical conditions to be eligible for medical cannabis treatment. This card serves as official documentation, attesting to a patient’s eligibility for medical marijuana treatment.

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South African Research Team Says Cannabis is ‘Very Promising’ as an Opioid Replacement

Veriheal

Study Will Test Three Unique Strains . Exodus and Tallyman are the names of the two chemovars, or strains , being used for this study into cannabis as an opioid replacement. A third strain, 9 Pound Hammer, is also expected to be introduced at some stage in the near future. I don’t think it works for severe pain.

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Meet the Creators of Separating the Strains

CannaTech

We are delighted to introduce you to some new friends set to make a big impact on the medical cannabis advocacy scene… the creators of a new documentary called Separating the Strains ; a deeply personal narrative that charts the reality of living with epilepsy, with and without cannabis medication as a treatment option.

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Girl Who Helped Inspire Popular Charlotte’s Web Marijuana Strain Dies

The Joint Blog

Charlotte Figi, a girl with a rare form of epilepsy whose recovery inspired the name of a medical marijuana oil that drew families of children with similar health problems to Colorado for treatment has died after being hospitalized and treated as a likely coronavirus patient, her mother said Wednesday.

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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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Cannabis and Appetite: Can It Increase or Suppress Your Hunger?

United Patients Group

Suppressing Appetite While cannabis is commonly associated with increased appetite, some strains can actually suppress hunger. Additionally, some strains of cannabis contain a compound called THCV , which is similar to THC but has a different effect on appetite. The post Cannabis and Appetite: Can It Increase or Suppress Your Hunger?

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