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Dr. Andrew Weil on Cannabis and Integrative Medicine

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Andrew Weil is the founder and director of the Arizona Center for Integrative Medicine at the University of Arizona College of Medicine. NM: As someone who has been researching cannabis for decades, how do you feel about the current legalization situation worldwide and in Japan, in particular?

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Medical Cannabis and Cancer Treatment: All You Need to Know

MMJ Recs

In recent years, the landscape of cancer treatment has witnessed a paradigm shift with the emergence of medical cannabis as a potential therapeutic ally. With a rich history of medicinal use, cannabis is garnering attention not only for its palliative effects but also for its potential to target cancer cells directly.

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Should the Cannabis Industry Be Concerned About Endotoxins?

Medicinal Genomics

Employees in cannabis production facilities are exposed to large quantities of ground product, which may trigger asthma, allergic rhinitis, and urticaria. In November 2023, the CDC reported a fatal occupational asthma attack suffered by an employee at a Massachusetts cannabis production facility. This piqued our interest.

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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.

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Significant Decrease in Mental Health Treatment Seen in States With Legal Cannabis

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States legalizing recreational cannabis are seeing an unexpected and significant decrease in mental health treatment admissions. Ortega’s research meticulously analyzed data from ten states where adult-use cannabis has become legal. Here’s what the latest study fresh out of the journal Health Economics has to say.

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The Top 7 Myths About Medical Cannabis Debunked

United Patients Group

Introduction The medical cannabis industry is booming. However, there are still many myths about cannabis that persist despite being debunked by medical professionals and researchers alike. In this article, we’ll examine seven common myths about medical marijuana—and explain why they’re simply not true!

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New Research Shows How Medicinal Cannabis Eases Cancer Pain and Reduces Opioid Dependence

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But what if a safe and effective complementary plant-based treatment was widely available to alleviate cancer pain? A new 2023 study published in BMJ Supportive & Palliative Care suggests that cannabis could be the answer millions of cancer patients have been looking for. According to a 2016 study , about 39.3%