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CBD Topical Medicine: What Does the Science Say?

Project CBD

Consider it a testament to the ubiquity and flexibility of the endocannabinoid system: we can inhale medicinal cannabinoids via combustion or vaporization; ingest them via food or drink; and absorb them directly through the skin, the bodys largest organ. The post CBD Topical Medicine: What Does the Science Say? A killer app for pain?

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Pride and Plant Medicine: How the LGBTQ+ Movement Shaped the Cannabis Industry

The Cannigma

Milk’s words challenge us to speak up—not only for LGBTQ+ rights, but also for compassionate, equitable healthcare that includes access to plant medicine. It wasn’t the result of corporate lobbying but the collective efforts of queer activists, nurses, caregivers, and community members. Dennis Peron : The father of medical marijuana.

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WSU researchers team with Puyallup tribe on medicinal cannabis research

Cannabis Chronicles

SPOKANE — Researchers at Washington State University are teaming up with the Puyallup Tribe of Indians in an effort to chart the tribe’s outcomes prescribing medicinal marijuana to patients. This partnership with WSU and Qwibil will help us research the safety and efficacy of cannabis as medicine for our patients’ use.”.

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Study: Veterans Often Substitute Medical Cannabis for Alcohol, Prescription Drugs

NORML

A team of investigators from Palo Alto University in California, Harvard University, and the Perelman School of Medicine in Philadelphia surveyed marijuana use patterns in 93 US military veterans participating in a medical cannabis collective.

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This first-in-class cannabis sleep study uses wearables to collect data

The Cannigma

Cannabis science is a growing field, but People Science thinks it can be done on a wider, more collective scale, so it’s bringing the research tools right to your phone. The data collected will be sent to People Science, along with the responses from a short daily questionnaire. Register now. How the study works. And that’s it!

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Australia Cannabis Q&A

Canna Law Blog

Importation, cultivation, production, and other activities conducted for medicinal and scientific purposes are lawful under federal Australian law when the necessary licenses and permits have been obtained. This Q&A focuses primarily on medicinal cannabis (containing higher THC). Australia Cannabis Q&A A.

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Medicinal Cannabis Use Approved in French Polynesia

Veriheal

The people of French Polynesia can now legally use medicinal cannabis following the local assembly’s approval of a consumption law. This idyllic overseas collectivity of France is famous for its water-floating bungalow hotels, mountainous backdrops, and plunging waterfalls.