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Cannabinoids and Glaucoma: Exploring the Science Behind Marijuana’s Effectiveness

LifeCannMD

In Florida, glaucoma is listed as a condition eligible for medical marijuana treatment. Cannabinoids and other compounds found in marijuana have been studied for their potential effects on glaucoma, a group of painful eye conditions that can lead to blindness. Besides lowering IOP, cannabinoids may also offer neuroprotective effects.

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Cannabinoids for Tinnitus?

Project CBD

All but two of the 45 respondents said they’d consider cannabis as a treatment, with 29 seeking help for sleep disturbances, 27 for emotional complaints, 25 for functional disturbances, and nine for pain. There could be a role for cannabinoids in the management of tinnitus through their anticonvulsant effects. And its conclusion?

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The Science Behind Medical Marijuana: Exploring Cannabinoids and Their Therapeutic Effects

MMJ Recs

This article delves into the science behind medical marijuana, focusing on cannabinoids, the active compounds found in the cannabis plant, and their remarkable therapeutic effects. We’ll explore the diverse range of cannabinoids and their health benefits, providing insights into how these compounds are revolutionizing healthcare.

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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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Cannabis, Cannabinoids and Their Use In Cancer Treatment

Leafwell

Guest article by Sam Hoffman, Content Marketing Specialist. Is it possible for cannabis to be used as a cancer treatment? Today, Leafwell is tackling the topic of cannabinoids and cancer in depth. Cannabis is somewhat of a taboo subject and has, thus.

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Cannabinoids: THC

FloridaMarijuana.net

A 2006 edition of Current Pharmacology published an article titled: “Role of the Cannabinoid System in Pain Control and Therapeutic Implications for the Management of Acute and Chronic Pain Episodes”. Cannabinoid Receptors , referred to as CB1 and CB2, are an essential part of the human body’s endocannabinoid system.

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Medical Marijuana Offers Hope for Treatment of PTSD

FloridaMarijuana.net

Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine published an article titled “Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder: Evidence-Based Research for the Third Millennium” which describes how profound the symptoms of PTSD can be: “Traumatic events are profoundly stressful.

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