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9 Marijuana Strains To Help Chronic Pain

MMJ Recs

Various state laws are gradually beginning to embrace the plant as a recreational pastime, too. Chronic pain marijuana strains span across sativa, indica, and hybrid breeds. Chronic pain marijuana strains span across sativa, indica, and hybrid breeds. Afghan Kush. Harlequin. Bubba Kush.

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The most common reasons people get medical marijuana cards: 2021 edition

The Cannigma

On July 1st, 2021, new cannabis legalization are going into effect in Connecticut, New Mexico, and Virginia, just a couple days after a recreational cannabis legalization measure went into effect in South Dakota. of patients reported chronic pain as their primary condition, while in Connecticut 70.4% In Colorado, 78.7%

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3 Reasons Medical Cannabis May Be Beneficial for Veterans

Canna Care Docs

Veterans are unable to access medical cannabis through the VA, a federal agency, since cannabis has not been federally legalized for medical or recreational use. But many who live in states where marijuana is legal have decided it’s worth seeking for treatment. Chronic pain. One of many examples is U.S.

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Is Medical Cannabis a Potential Alternative to Prescription Opioids?

United Patients Group

It’s no wonder that doctors are looking for new ways to treat patients with chronic pain without resorting to these highly addictive substances. They can be used to treat pain or recreationally, but they’re addictive and can cause serious side effects if misused. Cannabis is one such treatment.

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Washington State Eliminates Medical Cannabis Taxation

Canna Law Blog

In November 2012, Washington voters approved the production, processing, and retail sales of recreational cannabis within Washington state under what is known as Initiative 502 (“I-502”). Medical cannabis is often the only effective treatment that allows them to function and improve their quality of life.

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North Carolina Cherokee Indians Are Opening The State’s First Dispensary

Veriheal

Cannabis is not legal in North Carolina for medicinal or recreational purposes yet, but one group has their own rules–the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI). As such, the ECBI is working on legalizing recreational cannabis for tribal members , with the first initiative passed in September 2023. The Great Smoky Cannabis Co.

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Effectiveness Of CBD: Is It A Safe Treatment For Seizures And Epilepsy?

Cannabis Law Report

CBD has been suggested to act as a treatment for sclerosis symptoms, as well as epilepsy among children. In addition, while many people rely on northern lights strains and other Indica strains of cannabis to tackle depression, the use of CBD has been proven to extend to chronic pain relief. Flashing lights. Dehydration.