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Report: Cannabis May Help Wean Chronic Pain Patients Off of Opioids

The Joint Blog

According to a new case report a patient with a multi-year history of chronic pain and opioid use was weaned off prescription opiates following the use of medical cannabis. The report, titled Medical cannabis as an alternative for opioids for chronic pain: A case report , was published by Medical Case Reports.

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The History of Cannabis and Skateboarding

Kind Meds (Cannabis Education Blog)

Cannabis and skateboarding aren’t a new phenomenon – in fact, cannabis culture and skate culture have been intertwined for decades. While this cultural affiliation gave birth to the well-known stereotype of the “stoner skateboarder,” that negative association has ebbed with the proliferation of cannabis acceptance throughout the US.

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Unveiling the Green: Demystifying Cannabis and Its Multifaceted Benefits

The Herb Collective

In recent years, the curtain of stigma and misconceptions surrounding cannabis has gradually been lifted, revealing a plant with a plethora of potential benefits that extend far beyond its recreational use. Cannabidiol (CBD), one of the many compounds found in cannabis, has been at the forefront of this revolution.

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The History of Cannabis in Medicine

Cannabis Law Report

This portrait of cannabis use can be ascribed to a feature of its culture. However, cannabis has been used as medicine in different fields for many years. Cannabis contains three species: Cannabis Sativa, Cannabis Indica, and Cannabis Hybrid. Healing properties of cannabis. Chronic pain.

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North Carolina Cherokee Indians Are Opening The State’s First Dispensary

Veriheal

Cannabis is not legal in North Carolina for medicinal or recreational purposes yet, but one group has their own rules–the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI). Officially dubbed the Great Smoky Cannabis Company, this dispensary is opening in a former bingo hall near the Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Company.

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

The Cannigma

History: Magic mushrooms have likely been consumed as long as humans have roamed the earth – or possibly longer, according to Terrance McKenna’s “Stoned Ape Theory,” which suggests human evolution and language development was expedited by these mushrooms. History: Bufo is a slang term for the poisonous secretions of certain toads.

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How Kevin Durant Ended the NBA’s Cannabis Ban

Veriheal

All-star basketball player Kevin Durant recently scored a historic victory for cannabis advocacy. Previous efforts by Durant had significant involvement in the National Basketball Association’s (NBA) decision to remove cannabis from its list of banned substances. He’s also a fierce cannabis advocate.

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