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Epilepsy and MMJ: Exploring the Promising Treatment Benefits

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Epilepsy is a complex neurological disorder that affects millions of people worldwide, causing recurrent seizures that can significantly impact the quality of life. Medical Marijuana for Epilepsy Treatment Medical marijuana, often referred to as MMJ, is a term used to describe the use of cannabis and its derivatives for therapeutic purposes.

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Unlocking the Potential of CBD: Exploring The Benefits of CBD in Medical Marijuana

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Unlike its counterpart THC (tetrahydrocannabinol), CBD doesn’t produce psychoactive effects, making it an attractive option for those seeking therapeutic relief without the “high” associated with traditional marijuana use.

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Why People Choose THC Oil: Its Benefits and Effects

Cannabis Law Report

Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) is the element in cannabis that gets a person high. THC is the psychoactive compound in cannabis. But, THC has a similar chemical makeup with cannabidiol or CBD. CBD combats THC’s effects. THC alters communication functions. That’s why some people choose THC oil.

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

The Cannigma

So much attention is placed upon THC and CBD that sometimes the less abundant cannabinoids are forgotten about or not appreciated fully. Long before THC was discovered in the 1940s , CBN was first identified at the turn of the 20th century from a plant that was then known as Indian hemp. Converting THC to CBN happens through oxidation.

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CBD: Exploring The Therapeutic Effects of Cannabis Without the High

Canna Care Docs

CBD is one of close to 85 cannabinoids present in cannabis, with THC being the most commonly known. With increased attention and further legalization efforts in the United States, research surrounding the health applications are still in its infancy stages, but documentation and clinical trials continue to flow into the public sphere.

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Cannabis laws in Japan: Is weed legal?

The Cannigma

Medical : Illegal Recreational : Illegal *CBD products are legal in Japan, as long as they contain no THC whatsoever and are not made from cannabis flower. In 2019, Japan approved clinical trials for Epidiolox — a cannabis derived medicine used to treat severe forms of childhood epilepsy such as Dravet and Lennox-Gastaut syndromes.

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Cannabis-derived CBD catches on in Hong Kong, but 3 arrested after banned substances were found in products. most wrongly labelled products were US sourced

Cannabis Law Report

CBD is legal and used in beauty products, drinks and oils, but it must be ‘100 per cent pure’. Products infused with it include oils, coffee, beer, biscuits, gummies, beauty items and even pet food. These include tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), a psychoactive substance that gives users a “high”. “It