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Using Cannabis to Treat Glaucoma

Medicinal Marijuana Association

Risk factors for glaucoma include age, family history, and certain medical conditions like diabetes and high blood pressure. Treatment usually involves lowering intraocular pressure to slow the disease’s progression and preserve vision.

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New Study On CBD And Sleep Shows Promising Results

Miss Marijuana

They tested for stress resilience, a 14-item panel of psychometric parameters , heart-rate, plasma chromogranin A , body composition mass, bone mineral content and other general markers of health, like blood pressure. Ideally, they were monitoring for changes from participants’ baseline tests before the supplements were administered.

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The history and science of psychedelics: from acid and shrooms to ketamine and salvia

The Cannigma

Hallucinations, increased blood pressure, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea are all common side effects. Clinical research: Research is focusing on 5-MeO-DMT use in depression and anxiety. Current clinical trials are underway using a synthetic nasal spray of 5-MeO-DMT in patients with major depressive disorder.

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Illinois Cannabis License Applicants Sue After Being Excluded from Licensing Lottery

SpeedWeed

If it went through the normal process of being tested for toxicology in animals, and then went through the usual processes of studying it in humans in clinical trials, it might have an application. It doesn’t instill confidence in somebody like me that it’s all going to be done through a high safety standard.

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THC-O Acetate Q&A with Dr. Ethan Russo: ‘Don’t Go There’

SpeedWeed

If it went through the normal process of being tested for toxicology in animals, and then went through the usual processes of studying it in humans in clinical trials, it might have an application. It doesn’t instill confidence in somebody like me that it’s all going to be done through a high safety standard.

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Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Authority Sued Over Lack of Transparency

SpeedWeed

If it went through the normal process of being tested for toxicology in animals, and then went through the usual processes of studying it in humans in clinical trials, it might have an application. It doesn’t instill confidence in somebody like me that it’s all going to be done through a high safety standard.

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New Rules on Medical Cannabis Advertising Proposed in Montana

SpeedWeed

If it went through the normal process of being tested for toxicology in animals, and then went through the usual processes of studying it in humans in clinical trials, it might have an application. It doesn’t instill confidence in somebody like me that it’s all going to be done through a high safety standard.

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