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The Medical Benefits of Marijuana

The Herb Collective

Studies have shown that cannabis can provide relief from certain types of chronic pain, such as nerve pain or back pain. Patients who are looking for an alternative to traditional forms of medication—such as opioids—may find that marijuana provides them with a safe and effective way to manage their chronic pain.

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The Variety of Health Conditions That Medical Marijuana can Treat

The Joint Blog

Those state laws allow medical marijuana to be used to treat ailments like Alzheimer’s, cancer, epilepsy, Crohn’s disease, seizures, hepatitis C and a host of others. The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has only cannabis use to treat two rare and severe forms of epilepsy: Dravet syndrome and Lennox-Gastaut syndrome.

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‘Too costly, not enough evidence it works’, says UK in blow to cannabis campaigners

Cannabis Law Report

The watchdog refused to allow its national health service to prescribe medical cannabis for children with severe epilepsy because there is “not enough evidence it works”, a decision which angered campaigners and parents who said their children will suffer as a result.

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The Pharmaceutical Industry’s Relationship With Cannabis

Kind Meds (Cannabis Education Blog)

Medical cannabis can be used for a multitude of different reasons in patients: Chronic pain. Nerve pain. Epilepsy and seizures. is for pain relief and it is especially high with people who deal with chronic pain. Muscle relaxer. Anxiety reducer. Appetite enhancer. Managing nausea.

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Things You Should Know Before Applying For Your Medical Marijuana Card (According to a Doctor)

Miss Marijuana

Chronic pain that would otherwise be treated with opioids. Epilepsy , hydrocephalus or any other condition that causes seizures. Neuropathic (nerve) pain. Insomnia , depression and anxiety are common side-effects of chronic pain as well, so tell your Leafwell physician if you are suffering from these issues.

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Medical Marijuana vs. Recreational Marijuana

The Joint Blog

Although the results aren’t guaranteed and the treatment often shady, marijuana is also used to provide relief in case of chronic pain and nausea resulting from chemotherapy. Medical marijuana is useful for patients suffering from diabetes and spinal cord injuries and provides relief from nerve pain. Research at St.

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The legal status of weed in the Netherlands and Amsterdam: What does the law actually permit?

The Cannigma

The OMC lists the following conditions as ones that can be treated with cannabis: Pain muscle cramps and muscle spasms caused by MS or spinal cord injury Nausea, decreased appetite, weight loss and weakness related to cancer and AIDS Nausea and vomiting caused by medication or radiation therapy for cancer, hepatitis C or HIV infection and AIDS Chronic (..)

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