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CBD for Pain: What Does the Science Say?

Project CBD

A new book by three distinguished scientists reviews the current status of CBD as a treatment for acute and chronic illness.

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The Benefits of Cannabis in the Treatment of Myasthenia Gravis

United Patients Group

The Benefits of Cannabis in the Treatment of Myasthenia Gravis Introduction Myasthenia gravis ( MG ) is a rare autoimmune disease that affects the nerves and muscles. Doctors usually treat MG with thymectomies, immunomodulating drugs, acetylcholinesterase inhibitors and IV immunoglobulin treatments. Could marijuana be the answer?

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Doctor Takes on Marijuana Myths in New Book

Cannabis Law Report

She now has written a book that focuses on dispelling those marijuana myths conjured up by cannabis opponents over the years. The book, “The Brain on Cannabis: What You Should Know About Recreational and Medical Marijuana,” came out in late 2021. Marijuana myths continue to keep people from trying medical marijuana as a treatment.

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Marijuana Legalization Linked to Decline in Youth Drug Treatment Admissions

CannaMD

Researchers from Temple University sought to find out how recreational marijuana legalization in Washington and Colorado influenced adolescent treatment admissions for cannabis. MARIJUANA LEGALIZATION & YOUTH DRUG TREATMENT ADMISSIONS. Why Are Less Teens Treated for Cannabis Use Disorder in Legalized States?

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New Book Published: “Smoke Signals”

Cannabis Law Report

By mining the plant’s rich pharmacopoeia, medical researchers have developed promising treatments for cancer, heart disease, Alzheimer’s, diabetes, chronic pain, and many other conditions that are beyond the reach of conventional cures. The Brain and Marijuana [Book excerpt]. The Origins of Reefer Madness [Book excerpt].

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Safest Non-Opioid Treatments for Serious Pain

Cannabis Law Report

Acupuncture is one of the safest alternative forms of treatment for chronic pain. Second, you have to book an appointment, during which the acupuncturist will insert needles into certain areas of your body in order to help you get rid of pain and other symptoms. Radio Frequency Treatment. Acupuncture. Physical Therapy.

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IDOR releases draft administrative rules for cannabis taxes

Illinois News Joint

The rulemakings also address the tax treatment of cannabis and cannabis concentrate transferred from cannabis cultivators to cannabis infusers to be processed into cannabis-infused products on behalf of cannabis cultivators.