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How does medical marijuana help patients with Epilepsy?

FloridaMarijuana.net

The Epilepsy Foundation defines epilepsy as a chronic condition of the brain which causes seizures and affects 65 million people worldwide. One in 26 people will develop epilepsy in their lifetime. It is not fully known the genetic origins of epilepsy or if the condition is hereditary.

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Tennessee: Governor Signs Narrow Medical Marijuana Expansion Bill into Law

NORML

The measure expands the list of qualifying medical conditions, which previously only included those with intractable epilepsy. The post Tennessee: Governor Signs Narrow Medical Marijuana Expansion Bill into Law appeared first on NORML.

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Epilepsy and MMJ: Exploring the Promising Treatment Benefits

MMJ Recs

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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Medical Marijuana shows promising results in treatment of Epilepsy

Cannabis Law Report

Use of Cannabis for treatment of medical conditions is gaining wide acceptance all over … Read More. The post Medical Marijuana shows promising results in treatment of Epilepsy first appeared on Cannabis Law Report. An expanding number of patients are utilizing marijuana for clinical reasons.

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MCAB awaits chair appointment for final decision on recommended conditions

Illinois News Joint

During the last few months, the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH), in conjunction with the Medical Cannabis Advisory Board (MCAB), voted to add four new recommended conditions to list of qualifying debilitating condition for Illinois patients in the Compassionate Use of Medical Cannabis Program.

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What Are The Most Common Conditions MMJ Is Prescribed For?

MMJ Recs

As the medical community delves into the therapeutic potential of cannabis, certain health conditions have emerged as primary candidates for its prescription. THC, the psychoactive component of cannabis, has analgesic properties that can help manage chronic pain conditions, such as neuropathic pain and arthritis.

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Serious Conditions Are Responding To Cannabinoid Therapy

Peninsula Alternative Health

As medical cannabis emerges from the dark days of prohibition, researchers are finding a wide range of conditions responding successfully to it. Epilepsy Seizure disorders are on the list of qualifying conditions for most medical cannabis states. Because cannabis is still a schedule 1 drug in the U.S.,