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3 Ways Florida Medical Marijuana Can Be Used to Fight Cancer

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More than ever, cannabis can aid in the treatment of chronic disease and as a supplement to cancer treatments. Additionally, the NCI recognizes that cannabinoids “may have benefits in the treatment of cancer-related side effects.”. Newsweek Magazine labeled marijuana the “wonder drug when it comes to the horrors of chemo.”

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Why is US Cannabis Research Funded to Focus on Adverse Effects?

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Daniel Mallinson, a cannabis policy researcher, reviewed the funding analysis provided to Science Magazine and stated that, “The government’s budget is a political statement about what we value as a society. Of the 50 funders, he was able to analyze 3269 grants, which he categorized by their focus for research. The results are as follows.

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Heritage Cannabis and Opticann Announce Exclusive Partnership with C.A.R.P

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affiliate ZoomerMedia’s TV, radio, print, and digital channels including VisionTV, The New Classical FM, Zoomer Radio, and Zoomer Magazine. Understanding the utility of medical cannabis is increasingly important to older Canadians for the treatment of conditions including chronic pain, anxiety and lack of sleep.

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Higher Profile: Amanda Reiman, Founder, Personal Plants

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As if this part of her resume isn’t impressive enough, Reiman also taught courses on substance abuse and treatment, and drug policy at U.C. Some have only seen them in magazines. We found they were going to the dispensaries in an attempt to feel better, quell their chronic pain and continue to be well.”. and abroad. .

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8 famous people you didn’t know were cannabis patients

The Cannigma

Dubbed by SFGate “The Coach Who Rolls the Best Blunts in the NBA,” Golden State Warriors Coach Steve Kerr has admitted to using marijuana to cope with nagging back pain. But it was worth it, because I’m searching for answers on pain. But Tommy Chong’s use of cannabis as a personal medical treatment is far less widely known.

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Prohibitionists want THC-limit laws. Here’s why patients and consumers are fighting back

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A recent blast text message from one of the major MMTCs (Medical Marijuana Treatment Centers) in Florida listed six different strains of smokable marijuana for sale: the lowest THC concentration was just over 16%; and the highest was just under 26%. THC is one of many chemicals in marijuana but is by far and away the most active one.

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AAFP ( American Academy of Family Physicians) Releases Marijuana, Cannabinoids Position Paper

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The AAFP urges its members to be involved in the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of substance use, as well as secondary diseases impacted or caused by use. The AAFP recognizes the benefits of intervention and treatment for the recreational use of marijuana, in lieu of incarceration, for all individuals, including youth.