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What Are The Most Common Conditions MMJ Is Prescribed For?

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In recent years, a significant shift has occurred in the perception of medical marijuana, transforming it from a controversial substance to a recognized and, in some places, a legal form of medical treatment. Research suggests that both THC and CBD contribute to the anti-inflammatory effects of medical cannabis.

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What The Relaxation In Access To Cannabis For Scientific Research Means For Medical Marijuana Development

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The use of cannabis in scientific research in the US has been at a standstill for the last five decades. The limit on where scientists could access cannabis for research was limited to just one facility at the University of Mississippi. What does federally funded cannabis research mean for medical marijuana development?

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Ohio Gives Another Shot at Expanding Qualifying Conditions

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Ohio is currently accepting petitions in an attempt to expand the list of qualifying conditions for medical cannabis. But this has failed in the past and could prevent measures from moving forward this time unless new research could be presented to sway the state medical board’s decision.

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Legalization Sparks Boom in Once-Stigmatized Field of Marijuana Research

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“There were times when I was told you couldn’t even use ‘cannabis’ and ‘research’ in the same sentence,” he recalled. which is conducting millions of dollars worth of research on the use of cannabis to treat conditions including anxiety, insomnia and pain. The federal government is investing in marijuana research too.

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The State of Medical Marijuana in Florida: Navigating Dispensaries, Eligibility, and Legalization

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As the state continues to navigate the complexities of legalization, patients, dispensaries, and the cannabis industry are witnessing significant changes. Currently, Florida has a limited number of dispensaries strategically located across the state to ensure accessibility for patients with qualifying conditions.

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Doctors Get New Clinical Guidelines for Managing Chronic Pain With Cannabis, Courtesy of Canadian Researchers

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Chronic pain —a condition that affects 50.2 New guidelines for cannabis in chronic pain were recently published by a group of Canadian researchers. New guidelines for cannabis in chronic pain were recently published by a group of Canadian researchers. How Were the New Guidelines for Cannabis in Chronic Pain Developed?

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A.I.-Designed Drugs to Advance Healthcare, Research & Treatment Options

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Artificial intelligence is a smarter, faster, and more effective pathway to drug development. With the promise of lower costs and shorter development timelines, AI-enabled drug discovery holds major potential to increase the accessibility of drugs and to treat diseases and conditions.