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Medical Marijuana And Epilepsy: All You Need To Know

MMJ Recs

Can medical marijuana treat epilepsy? This is an important question that needs to be thoroughly explored by any patient or carer of a person with epilepsy. Epilepsy is a serious medical condition that can be dangerous if not properly treated. Is epilepsy a qualifying condition for a medical marijuana card?

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Cannabis Patents are Approaching the Patent Trial and Appeal Board

Canna Law Blog

9,066,920 – “Use of one or a combination of phyto-cannabinoids in the treatment of epilepsy” (“the 920 Patent”). Notably, GW Pharma made history by becoming the first entity to receive FDA approval of the drug, Epidiolex , which contains CBD. The 920 Patent was originally assigned to GW Pharma Ltd. (“GW

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Hemp vs Cannabis: The Differences Explained

Otherside Farms

The FDA approved drugs made from CBD isolate to treat certain types of epilepsy. For more information on marijuana and hemp, browse our blog. We have articles ranging from cannabis history to how to cultivate it. All legal CBD products come from hemp instead of marijuana. The Differences Between Marijuana and Hemp.

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Is Cannabis Linked To Mental Health Issues?

PrestoDoctor

For example, a study in the journal Addiction showed that individuals with a history of depression who used cannabis had a higher risk of experiencing persistent depression symptoms. appeared first on PrestoDoctor Blog. It can significantly reduce the frequency and severity of seizures in these cases.

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History As UK Imports First Legal Bulk Cannabis Shipments

Cannabis Law Report

Individuals with conditions such as multiple sclerosis, severe childhood epilepsy and those undergoing chemotherapy may be eligible, however they must be assessed on a cas-by-case basis. Last November, the UK government gave specialist doctors permission to prescribe medical cannabis to patients with certain conditions.

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Iowa Medical Marijuana Laws: Past, Present, and Future

MMJ Recs

In this blog, we’re discussing the past, present, and future of Iowa medical marijuana laws — exploring its history, laws, regulations, patient access, and the evolving role it plays in the state’s healthcare system. Learn more about medical marijuana state regulations on our blog !

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How Medical Marijuana May Help Reduce Opioid Use

Kind Meds (Cannabis Education Blog)

The above quote is directly from the Arizona Medical Marijuana Act, recognizing cannabis’ history as being used as a form of medicine for over 5,000 years. Perhaps it’s the leftover bits of stigma still attached to marijuana after its long criminal history in the United States. Severe and chronic pain.