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Do Edibles Work for Pain Management?

Cannabis Cheri

That said, I definitely think using cannabis edibles for pain management is something most people should try as cannabis does not have the serious side effects that come with prescription or even over-the-counter pain medicines. Safer even than aspirin and over the counter medicines we typically turn toward.

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Cannabis as Medicine: 101

Puff Puff Post

For most cultures, the use of cannabis as a medicine can be traced back to thousands of years ago. The Canadian government paid less attention to cannabis having medicinal properties, and added it to a list of restricted drugs under the Opium and Narcotic act in 1923. Without a doubt, pills were immediately introduced to the market.

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The effects of cannabis on sleep

Alchimia

both medicinal and recreational ? use cannabis right before going to sleep because of the effects on this important phase of our life. While many of them get a more restful sleep, one of the side effects reported by users is not dreaming or, at least, not remembering any dream. Why do we sleep? why do we sleep?

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Health Benefits of Medical Marijuana: Exploring its Therapeutic Potential

MMJ Recs

This comprehensive article aims to explore the myriad health benefits of medical marijuana, delving into its therapeutic potential, impact on mental health, role in managing chronic conditions, and the holistic healing it offers, with a special focus on cannabinoids like CBD.

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DEA Approves Cocaine Derivative for Parkinson’s Research. Why Not Cannabis?

Veriheal

From pain relief to improved sleep patterns, there are countless anecdotal and scientific reports touting the potential benefits of cannabis for those with neurological disorders—including Parkinson’s disease. As a result, cannabis advocacy groups urged the agency to recognize cannabis’ medicinal value and treat it equally.

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Is Medical Cannabis a Potential Alternative to Prescription Opioids?

United Patients Group

Opioids are also prescribed to treat pain and other medical conditions such as coughs, diarrhea and muscle spasms. But they’re also used for common conditions like back pain and headaches, which aren’t usually serious enough to require strong medications. Can cannabis help with pain relief?

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How public health policy influences cannabis consumer identity

The Cannigma

In fact, its history as a dangerous, illicit narcotic is dwarfed by its history as a medicine. Cancer, HIV, epilepsy and other serious conditions were the first accepted uses of cannabis in the United States. Many of the early medical cannabis states had strict lists of conditions for which cannabis could be legally used.

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