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Medical Marijuana and Chronic Pain Management: A Comprehensive Overview

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Chronic pain is a prevalent and debilitating condition that affects millions of people worldwide. It is often defined as pain lasting more than three months, and it can have a significant impact on an individual’s daily life and well-being.

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What Are The Most Common Conditions MMJ Is Prescribed For?

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From chronic pain to neurological disorders, understanding the breadth of MMJ’s applications provides a comprehensive view of its role in modern healthcare. Cannabinoids, the active compounds in marijuana, interact with the endocannabinoid system in the body, modulating pain perception and inflammation.

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NFL to Award Research Grant to Investigate Cannabis Therapy

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The issue is considered to be a Public Health Crisis, and new options and alternatives for pain management and the treatment of chronic pain need to be explored. People in the United States and around the world have been screaming for decades that cannabis helps relieve their pain.

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You Can Buy it in the Bayou: Louisiana Regulates Delta-8 THC

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Delta-8 tetrahydrocannabinol ( THC) , a phytocannabinoid found in small quantities in the cannabis plant, has created a lot of debate. An estimated 18 states have banned the sale of Delta-8 THC for its use as a “loophole” cannabis product by folks in places that have not legalized THC-rich cannabis.

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Medical Cannabis for Seniors: Exploring Benefits, Risks, and Personalized Options

United Patients Group

Common Conditions in Seniors That Can Benefit from Medical Marijuana As seniors face a multitude of age-related health challenges, medical cannabis emerges as a promising alternative to conventional therapies. According to a 2018 review of research studies, cannabis was found to be effective in managing chronic pain.

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Cannabis Tops the List of CDC’s Investigation for Alternative Pain Treatment

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A mention of these meetings was within an official notice by the CDC released in July of 2020 titled “ Management Of Acute And Chronic Pain Opportunity For Stakeholder Engagement.”. Earlier this summer in June, the CDC closed its public comment period regarding pain management. Why is the CDC Researching Alternative Options?

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The UFC Knocks Out THC from its Anti-Doping Policy

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According to an official release on the UFC website, it was noted that athletes within the UFC that test positive over the threshold for THC will no longer be considered in violation of the UFC anti-doping policy. Earlier in 2021, the NBA also announced that they would no longer perform random drug screenings for THC during the 2021 season.

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