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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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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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Is MMJ An Effective Palliative Treatment For IBS Symptoms?

MMJ Recs

Conditions such as Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis (forms of IBD) and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) can all have a wildly negative impact on someone’s quality of life. Since these chronic illnesses have no cure, finding the right treatment can be a difficult and arduous journey. What is the treatment for IBS?

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Beta-Caryophyllene: Terpene Powerhouse

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Approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration for use as a flavoring and fragrance agent in food, this powerhouse sesquiterpene has been the subject of considerable medical-science research. BCP is also a component of black pepper, basil, oregano, cinnamon, hops, rosemary, cloves, and citrus, as well as many leafy greens.

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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. Learn more here.

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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

We are delighted by today’s decision from the MHRA for this new indication, which represents a significant step forward for TSC patients in the UK, many of whom may benefit from this new treatment,” said Chris Tovey , Executive Vice President, Chief Operating Officer and Managing Director, Europe & International at Jazz Pharmaceuticals.