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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. The anti-inflammatory properties of certain cannabinoids in cannabis could also play a role in protecting retinal cells from damage associated with the condition. Affect Its Effectiveness in Treating Glaucoma?

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6 Myths About CBD Products You Should Debunk

Cannabis Law Report

Marijuana has a long history, including good and bad days. Once taking the name of marijuana was considered a sin, and its consumption was a crime. This is all thanks to CBD, or cannabidiol, one of the most important cannabinoids identified in cannabis plants. after its consumption. Myth # 5: CBD is Only for Adults.

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Cannabis laws in Japan: Is weed legal?

The Cannigma

However, the country has a history of cannabis art dating back millenia , and scholars believe that the plant was used for centuries as a textile and for use in traditional Shinto ceremonies. In 2018, Epidolex became the first plant-derived cannabinoid prescription medicine to receive FDA approval. But in modern times? Shutterstock).

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Study: CBD “Promising” Therapy for Cocaine Addiction

CannaMD

A new review published by scientific journal, Pharmacology Biochemistry and Behavior , has found that marijuana cannabinoid, CBD, is a “promising” therapy for treating cocaine dependence. Exploring alternative therapies, researchers turned their attention to marijuana cannabinoid, cannabidiol – more commonly referred to as CBD.

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THC Basics: An Introduction For Patients

Canna Care Docs

While cannabis has been used for medical, religious, and recreational purposes for over 5,000 years (1) , THC, as an isolated cannabinoid derived from the plant was first discovered by Raphael Mechoulam and Yechiel Goani in 1964 (2). Cannabinoid pharmacology: the first 66 years. Works Cited. Pertwee RG. British Journal of Pharmacology.

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Relieve the Excruciating Symptoms of IBD and IBS with Medical Cannabis

Veriheal

The exact causes of IBD are still unknown but risk factors such as age, race, family history, cigarette smoking, anti-inflammatory as well as environmental factors such as where the individual lives. A clinical study done by Steele Clark Smith and Mark Wagner found that cannabis consumption led to improved IBS symptoms as a whole.

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Veriheal’s Innovation in Cannabis Scholarship 2020 Winners

Veriheal

However, social and economic barriers like racial stereotypes and lack of access to care centers have historically barred Hispanic community members from seeking medical cannabis and participating in clinical trials. Personal data and information would be anonymous.