The Joint Blog

JANUARY 18, 2020

The use of cannabidiol (CBD) is associated with both decreased anxiety and tremor amplitude in patients with Parkinson’s disease (PD), according to a new study published in the Journal of Psychopharmacology and first reported on by NORML.

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Canna Law Blog

NOVEMBER 10, 2020

Public Law 115-176 (“Right to Try”) is a federal law enacted in 2018 that creates a uniform system for terminal patients seeking access to investigational treatments. It’s quite restrictive. Right to Try was first introduced as state legislation, with similar laws in 41 states (the federal law does not contain preemption language).

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MMJ Recs

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

While traditional treatments like antiepileptic drugs exist, they may not always provide adequate relief for all patients. While research is ongoing, some patients have reported remarkable improvements in their seizure control when using MMJ. Some patients have shared their experiences with using MMJ to manage their condition.

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NewsMunchies

AUGUST 25, 2021

The clinical trial literature tracking CBD’s effectiveness is quite limited. coupled with the deadly, far-reaching consequences of the opioid epidemic, pain management practitioners and their patients search for effective and safer alternatives to opioids to alleviate pain. . Rate this blog post. Under the U.S.

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Otherside Farms

JANUARY 25, 2019

“This meta-analysis of pre-clinical stroke studies provides valuable information on the existing, and importantly, missing data on the use of cannabinoids as a potential treatment for stroke patients. Madina Kara, a neuroscientist at the Stroke Association, said that human trials are now “under discussion.”.

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MMJ Recs

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

These compounds may help reduce symptoms and improve the quality of life for patients. Cannabis Research and Patient Outcomes The scientific exploration of cannabinoids and their therapeutic effects has opened the door to numerous research initiatives. The outcomes of these studies have had a profound impact on patient care.

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MMJ Recs

DECEMBER 17, 2023

Enacted in 2015, the program was designed to provide a narrow avenue for patients suffering from qualifying conditions to access low-THC cannabis under the supervision of qualified healthcare professionals. Physician’s Prescription: Patients must obtain a prescription from a qualified physician registered with the TCUP.

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Otherside Farms

JANUARY 23, 2019

A compound found in marijuana can help treat schizophrenia as effectively as standard antipsychotic drugs—and with fewer side effects—according to the results of a new clinical trial, reports The Fix columnist Maia Szalavitz in Time.

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The Joint Blog

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

However, it warrants further examination and exploration by science in the form of clinical trials, which is what many in the scientific community are calling for. At best, the hope was that the anti-inflammatory properties of CBD would help patients during later cycles of infection by boosting the immune system.

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The Joint Blog

MARCH 18, 2021

According to a new study titled Use of cannabinoids for the treatment of patients with post-traumatic stress disorder, the consumption of cannabinoids and cannabinoid products is safe and effective in the mitigation of symptoms of post-traumatic stress (PTS). Researchers examined studies that used both natural and synthetic THC and CBD.

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Otherside Farms

JANUARY 14, 2019

While there is a need for more clinical trials on the subject, users and alternative-therapy practitioners worldwide continue to buy cannabis seeds online for healing physical and mental ailments. Republished by Blog Post Promoter The post 5 Potential Healing Benefits of Cannabis appeared first on Medical Marijuana Blog.

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MMJ Recs

MAY 9, 2024

The proposed legislation seeks to amend existing laws and policies to allow VA healthcare providers to discuss medical marijuana with patients, conduct research on its efficacy, and prescribe medical cannabis in states where it is legal.

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MMJ Recs

DECEMBER 28, 2023

Medical Marijuana in Cancer Care: Alleviating Pain and Mitigating Chemotherapy Side Effects Cancer patients often endure intense pain and debilitating side effects from chemotherapy. Both THC and CBD play roles in managing these symptoms, with some patients finding relief through the use of specific strains or formulations.

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Alchimia

JANUARY 26, 2016

Bial laboratories (responsible for the drug used in this trial) informed that this drug is an inhibitor compound of the FAAH protein (fatty acid amide hydrolase). Other inhibitor compounds of the FAAH protein have already been used in clinic trials without toxicity. Spanish Observatory of Medicinal Cannabis.

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Healer

MARCH 26, 2021

Gresh has joined a growing number of patients who swear by medical cannabis not only as a treatment option for chronic pain, but also as a substitute for prescription opioids used in pain management. The researchers stressed the need for large, well-designed clinical trials. However, the results were ultimately inconsistent.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 21, 2019

In November 2018, the legal status of cannabis was changed to allow specialist clinicians to legally prescribe cannabis-derived medicinal products to patients with an exceptional clinical need, following a high-profile media campaign. The final guideline is expected to be published in November 2019.

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Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 29, 2019

While the market for medical cannabis is already well developed in some EU member states, only EU-wide standards can ensure patients have the same across Europe. Different legislation across EU countries on prescribing cannabis-based medicines can hinder patients’ access to their treatment when they travel abroad, EUMCA said.

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The Joint Blog

JANUARY 31, 2021

The study is titled A pediatric patient with autism spectrum disorder and epilepsy using cannabinoid extract as complementary therapy: A case report. Further research is needed to elucidate the clinical role and underlying biological mechanisms of action of cannabidiol-based extract in patients with autism spectrum disorder.”.

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The Joint Blog

APRIL 16, 2020

The study is published in the Journal of Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences and titled Cannabis and Radiation Therapy: A Scoping Review of Human Clinical Trials. “Most patients want to learn more about cannabis from their healthcare team, but most oncology professionals feel too uninformed to make recommendations. .”

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Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 2, 2020

The UK government has eased import restrictions on medicinal cannabis, but has admitted it needs to do much more to improve access for patients. Licensed wholesalers will be able to import larger quantities of cannabis-based products, and hold supplies for future use by patients with prescriptions, according to a government release.

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The Joint Blog

APRIL 22, 2022

When patients are given CBD oil, it may decrease their seizures’ frequency. As per a study done in 2018, eleven people received CBD and psychiatric care for six to eight weeks, wherein ten patients with PTSD experienced a decrease in their symptoms. It can help opioid-addicted patients dealing with anxiety, pain, and insomnia.

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The Cannigma

JULY 1, 2022

These claims influence things like how consumers purchase cannabis or how doctors consult with medical cannabis patients. The highest quality form of scientific research, in terms of whether the results provide predictive power (which is what science is all about), is the placebo controlled, double blind, randomized clinical trial.

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Otherside Farms

AUGUST 20, 2019

Patients with cancer undergo chemotherapy, which aims at the cure, control, and palliation of the cancer cells. Studies have shown that medicinal marijuana can have positive effects on cancer patients. Doctors ideally recommend painkillers to all the patients, but using it for a regular period can hook you to it.

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Otherside Farms

APRIL 30, 2019

The study took a group of 24 never-treated SAD patients and gave half of them a 600mg dose of CBD, and the other half a placebo. Let’s look at another case study done on a particular patient who had been sexually abused as a child and suffers from PTSD. They were then asked to perform a simulated public speaking test.

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The Joint Blog

NOVEMBER 26, 2019

Future double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trials are warranted and will help to rule out placebo effects and provide a more controlled examination of dose, type of cannabis, THC, CBD, and THC x CBD interactions.” Finally, we explored evidence for tolerance to these effects.

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The Joint Blog

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

Though trialing is relatively new and there is no clear scientific evidence as of yet, anecdotal evidence from patients is looking positive. The effects were so promising that Parkinson’s UK began funding for the worlds first clinical trial. This trial was to take 3.5 Out of these respondents, 45.9%

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Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 7, 2019

Switzerland’s government will allow 5,000 citizens to use cannabis legally, as part of a country-wide clinical trial. Those who sign up to the trial would receive a small amount of cannabis each month, to smoke or eat.

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MMJ Recs

APRIL 10, 2021

The vaccine was designed to protect people from the coronavirus and went through extensive clinical trials to test its safety. Can MMJ patients get vaccinated? Right now, there are no restrictions on MMJ patients getting vaccinated. What steps should you take as an MMJ patient to get vaccinated?

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The Joint Blog

NOVEMBER 4, 2019

” However, as noted by NORML, around half of respondents “expressed discomfort in talking to their patients about medical cannabis options, a finding that is also consistent with prior data. Healthcare providers play a critical role in facilitating patient access to medical cannabis. A majority (>?50%) Conclusions.

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The Joint Blog

DECEMBER 27, 2020

For the study patients who used cannabis did so through the consumption of dried flower they purchased from a state-legal medical marijuana dispensary. Participants who used primarily THC-dominant cannabis reported a greater reduction in PTSD symptom severity over time compared to controls”, states the study.

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MMJ Recs

DECEMBER 22, 2023

Public discourse became more nuanced, with patients and advocacy groups championing the cause of medical marijuana as a legitimate and effective treatment option. Another influential factor is the growing emphasis on individual autonomy and patient choice in healthcare.

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Kind Meds (Cannabis Education Blog)

JANUARY 9, 2019

More than half the states in the country have now legalized medical cannabis for patients with qualifying conditions and several more have gone so far as to legalize recreational marijuana for adults. Cannabis Legalization Throughout The Country. The recent years have seen drastic marijuana law changes in several states.

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Kind Meds (Cannabis Education Blog)

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

Ultimately, cannabis for mental health seems to boil down to questions of individual patient suitability. When it comes to using CBD for anxiety, most clinical trials involved using very highly concentrated CBD, and there are no known severe adverse effects of consuming “too much” CBD.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 15, 2019

Law 33/2018 set the framework for the regulation of the use of cannabis-based medicinal products, preparations and substances that would effectively allow Portuguese patients to access medical cannabis What really has changed during the last year? July 18 marks the first anniversary of the Portuguese medical cannabis law.

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Sensi Seeds

NOVEMBER 23, 2018

This study states that, although there is still a lack of clinical trials on the therapeutic value of laughter, there are plenty of reported benefits “in geriatrics, oncology, critical care, psychiatry, rehabilitation, rheumatology, home care, palliative care, hospice care, terminal care, and general patient care”.

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MMJ Recs

JULY 11, 2020

A lot more research needs to be done on this therapy, including peer reviews and larger clinical trials, in order to get a full picture. Additionally, the forms they studied were high in anti-inflammatory CBD but low in THC (which is what provides the patient with the cannabis high).

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The Joint Blog

APRIL 17, 2020

Medical cannabis is typically prescribed for patients with severe conditions including inflammatory conditions (e.g., Additionally, there are variations based on the patients at a physiology, route of administration, and administration practices level. In 2018, ProCon.org has estimated well over 3.5M

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