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Study: Cannabis Use in Older Patients Associated with Improved Quality of Life, Lower Demand for Prescription Drugs

NORML

"The results of this study indicate that cannabis may be a relatively safe and effective treatment for chronic pain, sleep disturbances, and other conditions associated with aging, leading to subsequent reductions in prescription drug use and healthcare costs, as well as significant improvements in quality of life.

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Study: Musculoskeletal Pain Patients Experience Symptom Improvements, Minimal Side Effects Following Sustained Use of Cannabis

NORML

"These findings add to the growing body of evidence that cannabis is effective in the treatment ofmultiple conditions, includingchronic pain, and that it possesses asafety profilethat is often superior to traditional medications, like opioids."

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Understanding Cannabis Use Disorder: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment

United Patients Group

This condition is known as Cannabis Use Disorder (CUD). In this blog, we’ll explore what cannabis use disorder is, its causes, symptoms, and the available treatments. Cannabis Use Disorder is a condition where an individual becomes dependent on cannabis, leading to problematic patterns of use. What is Cannabis Use Disorder?

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Dronabinol: An FDA-Approved THC Treatment

PrestoDoctor

Used in medical settings, Dronabinol offers relief for patients struggling with chemotherapy-induced nausea, vomiting, and appetite loss associated with HIV/AIDS. But […] The post Dronabinol: An FDA-Approved THC Treatment appeared first on PrestoDoctor. Dronabinol is a prescription you must get from a doctor.

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CBD Topical Medicine: What Does the Science Say?

Project CBD

Advantages and disadvantages Traditional topicals including water-based lotions and creams and oil-based balms and salves offer a quick onset time, no psychoactivity, and the potential to treat not only aches, pains, and inflammation, but also skin conditions like psoriasis and eczema.

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The Changing Landscape of Medical Marijuana in Massachusetts: What Patients Should Know

Canna Care Docs

The Changing Landscape of Me dical Marijuana in Massachusetts: What Patients Should Know The Massachusetts medical marijuana program has been a cornerstone of cannabis access since its inception in 2012. MPAA) the states leading voice for patient rights and cannabis policy reform. decrease from peak enrollment.

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Cannabis Epilepsy Treatment: Breakthroughs, Benefits, and Risks

Miss Marijuana

In the last few years, treatments made from cannabis have given hope to people who have epilepsy that doesn’t get better with normal drugs. Epilepsy is a condition that causes people to have seizures. That’s what makes this condition tricky! That’s where treatments like cannabis come in! Want to learn more about epilepsy?