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Lights, Camera, Cannabis: Why Hollywood Holds the Key to Normalization

Canna Law Blog

What’s missing are the real faces of modern cannabis use—doctors managing chronic pain, veterans using cannabis to treat PTSD, working parents choosing a tincture over a cocktail, or elderly patients managing arthritis with topicals. Unlike alcohol and tobacco, cannabis doesn’t need Hollywood to make it cool or aspirational.

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When adult-use eclipses medical: How recreational cannabis legalization has undermined patient care

The Cannigma

The cannabis movement began with a mission rooted in compassion—dedicated to providing relief for patients suffering from severe conditions such as HIV/AIDS, cancer, epilepsy, and chronic pain. Seeking relief for her chronic pain, she unknowingly purchased a THC-O product, believing it to be a safe and therapeutic option.

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Why Oklahoma Could Be A Considered A Progressive State With Its Medical Marijuana Laws

MMJ Recs

In 2018, the voters of Oklahoma made their voices heard and State Question 788 was approved to allow a legal medical marijuana program. There are a few important ways that Oklahoma differs from other states in how its medical marijuana program is run. How is Oklahoma Different?

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How Medical Cannabis Can Manage Chronic Pain

Canna Care Docs

You may get relief without side effects associated with traditional pain medications. Patients dealing with chronic pain from numerous conditions are finding relief in cannabis. Navigating the journey of medical cannabis for chronic pain involves understanding: How it works in the body.

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Study: Marijuana Inhaler Safe and Effective for Treating Chronic Pain

The Joint Blog

The study, titled Pharmacokinetics, efficacy, and safety of a novel selective-dose cannabis inhaler in patients with chronic pain: A randomized, double-blinded, placebo-controlled trial , was first published by NORML. “The 1mg dose showed a significant pain decrease compared to the placebo. .”

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How Medical Marijuana May Help Reduce Opioid Use

Kind Meds (Cannabis Education Blog)

As a part of the Arizona Medical Marijuana Act, Marijuana in Arizona can be used to treat: “A chronic or debilitating disease, medical condition or the treatment that causes: Cachexia or wasting syndrome. Severe and chronic pain. States with Medical Marijuana Programs Fill Less Opioid Prescriptions.

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Why More and More Patients are Turning to MMJ for Pain Management

MMJ Recs

In recent years, there has been a growing interest in the therapeutic potential of medical marijuana, particularly in its ability to provide relief for individuals grappling with chronic pain. How Does Medical Cannabis Help Manage Chronic Pain?