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Understanding the American Heart Association’s Statement on Marijuana

CannaMD

In August of 2020, the American Heart Association (AHA) released a position paper titled “Medical Marijuana, Recreational Cannabis, and Cardiovascular Health: A Scientific Statement From the American Heart Association.” DOSING RECOMMENDATIONS. CANNABIS: POTENTIAL AND KNOWN BENEFITS.

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Is Cannabis a Viable Mental Health Treatment Option? Part 3 of 3: Anxiety

Kind Meds (Cannabis Education Blog)

In part of one of this series, we analyzed the discussions surrounding using cannabis for mental health. In part two, we took a deep look at using cannabis for depression. In part three, we will analyze the available research concerning cannabis and anxiety. Can you use cannabis for anxiety? Cannabis and Anxiety.

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Is Marinol The Same As THC?

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Derived from the cannabis plant, Marinol contains synthetic THC (delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol), which is the primary psychoactive compound found in marijuana. While they all come from the cannabis plant, Marinol is a synthetic form of THC. While they all come from the cannabis plant, Marinol is a synthetic form of THC.

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Meredith Fisher-Corn, MD…….”Are You Able to Answer Your Patients’ Medical Marijuana Questions”

TheAnswerPage

As reviewed in a recent Forbes article, “a study of more than 400 health care professionals has revealed that most physicians lack knowledge of medicinal cannabis, with 65% saying that they have been asked about medical marijuana as a treatment for chronic pain but were unable to answer their patients’ questions” (1).

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Medical Marijuana for Migraine Pain Relief: A Deep Dive

MMJ Recs

In this article, we’ll explore the role of medical cannabis in migraine relief, its effectiveness, and considerations for using it as an alternative treatment route. Conventional migraine treatments typically involve over-the-counter pain relievers, prescription medications, and preventive drugs.

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Medical Marijuana Guide: How To Choose The Best Marijuana Strains For Your Pain?

Otherside Farms

Factor in the black market for marijuana and the value of the product jumps up to between $50 to $60 million. Cannabis is native to central Asia and could be one of the earliest crop plants ever cultivated. What’s new is our understanding of how chemically diverse cannabis is and how it works. Which plant is right for you?

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What Are The Most Common Conditions MMJ Is Prescribed For?

MMJ Recs

As the medical community delves into the therapeutic potential of cannabis, certain health conditions have emerged as primary candidates for its prescription. THC, the psychoactive component of cannabis, has analgesic properties that can help manage chronic pain conditions, such as neuropathic pain and arthritis.