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Unlike Opioids, Marijuana Doesn’t Increase Pain Sensitivity

CannaMD

Roughly one in five American adults suffers from chronic pain, according to the CDC. For years, the go-to solution for doctors has been prescription pain killers. When over-the-counter stuff isn’t good enough, patients often receive a prescription for narcotic pain killers of some sort. THINK MEDICAL MARIJUANA COULD HELP?

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One Marijuana Arrest Occurs Every 58 Seconds

CannaMD

Whether you suffer from chronic pain , depression , PTSD , or a number of other qualifying conditions , medical marijuana could be the treatment that finally works – especially if you’re trying to reduce reliance on opioids or other prescription medications.

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Marijuana for Insomnia: 7 Best Strains for Deeper Sleep

Greencamp

Insomnia is associated with stress, chronic pain, heart disease, menopause, and can also be caused by excessive use of caffeine, alcohol and nicotine. Chronic pain is also closely connected with insomnia, chronic pain sufferers are often unable to completely relax and fall asleep because of the pain they’re experiencing.

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How Long Does It Take To Get A Medical Marijuana Card In NY?

MMJ Recs

Once you apply, you will be given a downloadable temporary MMJ license that you can use immediately. If you provide the ID number from your State Driver’s License or Non-Driver ID Card, you will be able to download the temporary license immediately. You can then apply for your NY MMJ card through the my.NY web portal.

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NORML Publish Book Summarizing Hundreds of Studies Assessing the Safety and Efficacy of Cannabis for Patients ….Now Available on Kindle

Cannabis Law Report

NORML is pleased to announce that its newly updated and revised publication, Clinical Applications for Cannabis & Cannabinoids: A Review of the Recent Scientific Literature, 2000 — 2021 , is now available for download on the Kindle app. Proceeds from the purchase of the new book directly fund NORML’s cannabis advocacy efforts.

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Use of Cannabis-based medicinal products: NICE guidelines

Cannabis Law Report

Chronic pain. Chronic pain. Do not offer the following to manage chronic pain in adults: nabilone. Do not offer CBD to manage chronic pain in adults unless as part of a clinical trial. Do not offer CBD to manage chronic pain in adults unless as part of a clinical trial.

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Guide to Microdosing Cannabis Concentrates, Flowers and Edibles

Greencamp

For detailed instructions on how to dose cannabis (including day-by-day dosage charts for THC and CBD products) feel free to download Greencamp’s complete cannabis dosage guide , which was made with the help of Dr. Sulak. Stress, anxiety, depression and chronic pain are most often treated by microdosing.