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8 Interesting Health Benefits of Cannabis That You Should Know

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According to research, CBD has been proven to alleviate chronic pain by changing endocannabinoid receptor function, decreasing inflammation, and engaging with neurotransmitters. When taken alone, CBD appears to be useful for specific forms of pain, namely nerve pain and backache, according to some studies.

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5 Benefits of Taking Cannabis During Chemotherapy

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A clinical trial by, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore , proclaims that cancer patients who are facing a lack of appetite can rely on marijuana to increase it significantly. Helps to deal with nerve pain. Reduces the dependence on drugs.

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Chronic Pain & Cannabis

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Research Shows Three puffs a day of cannabis, better known as marijuana, helps people with chronic nerve pain due to injury or surgery feel less pain and sleep better, a Canadian team has found. About 10% to 15% of patients attending a chronic pain clinic use cannabis as part of their pain [control] strategy," he tells WebMD.

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

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In November 2018, the legal status of cannabis was changed to allow specialist clinicians to legally prescribe cannabis-derived medicinal products to patients with an exceptional clinical need, following a high-profile media campaign. Pro-cannabis charities for individuals suffering debilitating illnesses have also reacted angrily.