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Why more Parkinson’s patients don’t use cannabis

The Cannigma

Published in Nature Partner Journals and sponsored by the Parkinson’s Foundation, the study found that nearly 25% of Parkinson’s patients had used cannabis in the past six months, but that one in four of that group did not know what type or form of cannabis they used, and nearly half did not know their dosage. Of the 43.9% Of the 43.9%

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1 in 5 Parkinson’s Patients Use Cannabis

CannaMD

As the study authors stated: The wider availability [of marijuana] means Parkinson’s patients have more of an opportunity now to experiment with it as a potential means of controlling their symptoms. However, little is known about these patients’ thoughts and experiences related to cannabis, or its perceived effect on the disease’s symptoms.

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What is CBN (Cannabinol)? How does the natural byproduct of THC work?

The Cannigma

Of course, this plant is now known to be marijuana (or Type I cannabis), which is still commonly used for sleep and analgesia today. CBN has been receiving a lot of attention for its ability to induce sleep, as it’s frequently marketed as nature’s sleep aid. What can the current clinical trials tell us?

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Meredith Fisher-Corn, MD…….”Are You Able to Answer Your Patients’ Medical Marijuana Questions”

TheAnswerPage

Are you able to answer your patients’ medical marijuana questions? and ‘The Perioperative Considerations for the Patient Utilizing Cannabinoid-based Medicines and Products.’ million medical marijuana patients nationwide. Written by Dr. Meredith Fisher-Corn, MD , Editor-in-Chief at TheAnswerPage.com.

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Dr. Andrew Weil on Cannabis and Integrative Medicine

Project CBD

I have many patients that want to use cannabis, and they who ask me what product should they get? Others say if they use before bedtime, they can’t sleep, they stay awake all night. — and this is probably true in Japan, as well — the time allowed for patient visits has gotten smaller and smaller.

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Medical CBD: Researchers Continue to Find More Potential Uses

Cannabis Law Report

The Cleveland Clinic, while advising people to consult a physician before using CBD and stay aware of any side effects, reports that studies have found wide-ranging positive effects of CBD. Patients have reported experiencing a lessening of nausea, vomiting and weight loss while undergoing chemotherapy when they use CBD. CBD for Sleep.

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Consumer Reported Uses of Medical Marijuana for OCD

LifeCannMD

As a result, these patients often experience high levels of stress, anxiety, and depression. The symptoms of OCD are often separated into obsession and compulsion, but a patient can be diagnosed for exhibiting severe symptoms in either of these categories: Obsessive. Medical Marijuana for a Patient with OCD. Restlessness.