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Epilepsy and MMJ: Exploring the Promising Treatment Benefits

MMJ Recs

While traditional treatments like antiepileptic drugs exist, they may not always provide adequate relief for all patients. In recent years, there has been growing interest in exploring alternative treatment options, and one that has gained attention is medical marijuana (MMJ).

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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. The inability to pinpoint the precise cause of IBS poses a challenge to patients and healthcare professionals, making diagnosis and treatment tasking.

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5 Ways Medical Marijuana Can Benefit Cancer Patients

Medicinal Marijuana Association

In the realm of cancer treatment, the saying ‘knowledge is power’ rings true when considering the potential benefits medical marijuana can offer to patients. CBD-rich strains like ACDC help alleviate nausea in cancer patients. THC-dominant strains such as Pineapple Express stimulate appetite during treatment.

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Gut Feeling

Project CBD

Food and Drug Administration, three are prescribed for the treatment of chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting. One gastrointestinal condition long associated with self-medication through cannabis is inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). As of March 2022, approximately 120,000 patients were registered in the program.

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Is Cannabis a Viable Mental Health Treatment Option? Part 3 of 3: Anxiety

Kind Meds (Cannabis Education Blog)

It seems like the medical research community remains largely divided on the issue, with some insisting that cannabis use contributes to mental health condition diagnoses while others suggesting that people with mental health conditions are inherently drawn to cannabis use. Cannabis and Anxiety. CBD for Anxiety.

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GW Pharmaceuticals receives approval for EPIDYOLEX® (cannabidiol) from the MHRA for the treatment of seizures associated with tuberous sclerosis complex

Cannabis Law Report

GW was initially granted marketing authorisation for this medicine in the UK in September 2019 as an adjunctive therapy for seizures associated with Lennox Gastaut syndrome (LGS) or Dravet syndrome, in conjunction with clobazam, for patients two years of age and older.

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Can Medical Marijuana Help with Digestive Disorders?

United Patients Group

Medical marijuana has been used for various health conditions, including digestive disorders. Digestive disorders refer to a group of conditions that affect the digestive system, including the esophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine, rectum, and anus. Now, many of you may require more information on this subject.

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