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UK: Assoc For The Cannabinoid Industry Founder Says UK World’s Biggest Market After The US

Cannabis Law Report

Such products will generate sales of £690 million ($856 million, 811 million euros) in 2021, according to the Association for the Cannabinoid Industry (ACI). Britain has experienced a “quiet cannabis revolution” that has transformed it into “the world’s second largest consumer cannabinoids market”, ACI said.

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States That Restrict MMJ Access Are Interfering With Patients’ Rights, Study Shows

Veriheal

Despite notable advances in MMJ research over the last decade, scientists have found that some states’ restrictions on qualifying conditions prevent millions of patients from getting the treatments they need—robbing them of potential relief offered by cannabinoid therapies. Many patients take MMJ for more reasons than one.

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Cannabis and the Immune System

United Patients Group

Cannabis has also been used for centuries to treat gastrointestinal disorders, epilepsy, rheumatism and malaria. Cannabis has been shown to be an effective treatment for a variety of conditions caused by bacteria, viruses and fungi. This is because it contains cannabinoids, which have anti-inflammatory properties.

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What are the benefits of THCV?

United Patients Group

THCV is a non-psychoactive cannabinoid, actually 1 of 160+ cannabinoids , this cannabinoid actually doesn’t make you feel high. THCV is a non-psychoactive cannabinoid that has been shown to stimulate bone growth in mice. THCV is a chemical in the cannabis plant that has some unique benefits. What is THCV?

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The Benefits of Cannabis in the Treatment of Myasthenia Gravis

United Patients Group

It is an autoimmune condition that affects the nerves and muscles. All cannabinoids have potential to be therapeutic in the treatment of MG. There are over 140 cannabinoids in the cannabis plant. There is a third cannabinoid which also has shown success in the treatment of MG. This cannabinoid is called THCa.

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Is Medical Cannabis a Potential Alternative to Prescription Opioids?

United Patients Group

Opioids are also prescribed to treat pain and other medical conditions such as coughs, diarrhea and muscle spasms. But they’re also used for common conditions like back pain and headaches, which aren’t usually serious enough to require strong medications. Cannabinoids may have potential in treating chronic pain.

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Cannabis laws in France

The Cannigma

Marijuana is not legal in France, and the country is seen as having some of the strictest cannabis policies in western Europe. Patients can take part if they have a medical condition which has not responded to pharmaceutical drugs. Children may be eligible in cases of refractory epilepsy or cancer.

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