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More Seniors Are Using Cannabis As Medicine

PrestoDoctor

Additionally, cannabis has shown promise in easing symptoms of chronic conditions such as arthritis, insomnia, and anxiety. Unlike pills, cannabis is also less likely to cause unwanted side effects such as drowsiness or digestive issues. Additionally, using cannabis for medical conditions does not mean THC must be consumed.

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IBS Is the Newest Qualifying Condition for MMJ in Ohio

Veriheal

Last month, the Ohio Medical Board made a landmark in the state which approved Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) as a qualifying condition for Ohio’s medical marijuana program. Current Treatment Approache s Before it was added to Ohio’s qualifying conditions for medical cannabis, patients have tried a number of treatment options.

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A Full List Of Qualifying Conditions for Medical Marijuana in Florida

LifeCannMD

On January 3, 2017, Amendment 2 came into effect in Florida allowing for the legal medicinal use of cannabis.The rules for use and administration are outlined in Senate Bill 8A of The Florida Medical Marijuana Legalization Initiative which allows for treatment of “diagnosable, debilitating conditions.” Learn more here.

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The Technical Note “Management Of Cannabis Waste In The Context Of Activities That Produce Cannabis For Medicinal Purposes”

Cannabis Law Report

The Technical Note “Management of Cannabis Waste in the context of activities that produce cannabis for medicinal purposes” was published on 8 February 2022. the Portuguese National Authority for Medicines and Healthcare Products) and the APA – Agência Portuguesa do Ambiente, I.P.

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A Deep Dive into the Endocannabinoid System: The Science Behind Medical Marijuana

United Patients Group

The therapeutic potential of medical marijuana is gaining global recognition, with more and more people considering it as a plausible treatment option for a wide range of health conditions. Key to understanding the therapeutic effects of marijuana and associated compounds like CBD is a grasp on the body’s endocannabinoid system (ECS).

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Medicinal properties of CBD

Alchimia

An important point to highlight is the study recently published on the Cannabis and Cannabinoid Research website (June 2016) which shows that orally taken CBD may turn into THC due to the action of the digestive juices in the stomach. Thus, using CBD sublingually (under the tongue) is recommended so it does not reach the digestive system.

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Smoking Weed with a Cold: Is it Advisable?

PrestoDoctor

Combining cannabis consumption with cold medicine can potentially lead to unwanted reactions, especially when you are already feeling under the weather. Therefore, if you choose to use cannabis to alleviate cold symptoms such as fever-related discomfort, it is best to avoid combining it with cold medicine.