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The Medical Benefits of Marijuana

The Herb Collective

Marijuana has long been demonized in the media and by law enforcement due to its psychoactive properties. One of the most commonly cited reasons for using medical marijuana is as a form of pain relief. Studies have shown that cannabis can provide relief from certain types of chronic pain, such as nerve pain or back pain.

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The Variety of Health Conditions That Medical Marijuana can Treat

The Joint Blog

Those state laws allow medical marijuana to be used to treat ailments like Alzheimer’s, cancer, epilepsy, Crohn’s disease, seizures, hepatitis C and a host of others. The idea of medical marijuana is using these chemicals or the plant itself to treat various diseases or conditions. Cachexia or wasting syndrome.

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West Virginia opens first medical cannabis dispensary & yes it’s a Truelieve one. another one on the way next week

Cannabis Law Report

The 2017 state law allows for medical cannabis use in pills, oils, topical gels, liquids, dermal patches and a form that can be vaporized. Residents with serious medical conditions can register for the card at www.medcanwv.org. Rivers said the company plans to open nine dispensaries across the state, The Dominion Post reported.

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5 Ways to Clear Up Your Complexion

Cannabis Law Report

Acne is one of those skin conditions that’s never fun to deal with. Since CBD has anti-inflammatory properties , when applied to the skin, it improves its condition. And, use CBD creams for nerve pain and other skin conditions, too! Getting stressed out plays a big part in the condition of your skin.

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HIV/AIDS & Medical Marijuana in Florida

LifeCannMD

Medical Marijuana laws in Florida are designed with the patient’s health in mind. HIV/AIDS are chronic, life-threatening conditions and one of the most commonly cited among MMJ patients. Every Medical Marijuana state lists HIV/AIDS as one of their qualifying medical conditions.

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9 Marijuana Strains To Help Chronic Pain

MMJ Recs

Various state laws are gradually beginning to embrace the plant as a recreational pastime, too. The conversation of sativa vs indica for nerve pain, for example, is reported to edge towards indica’s pacifying nature. Qualifying conditions for MMJ cards vary from state to state.

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Stop Hurting, Start Living: A Guide to Medical Marijuana for Back Pain

PrestoDoctor

While it’s true that back pain can be due to a more severe condition, sometimes it takes just one wrong move to injure your spine. One option to combat the pain is to use medical marijuana. However, federal law only allows the use of hemp-derived CBD with less than 0.3%