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What Are The Most Common Conditions MMJ Is Prescribed For?

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As the medical community delves into the therapeutic potential of cannabis, certain health conditions have emerged as primary candidates for its prescription. THC, the psychoactive component of cannabis, has analgesic properties that can help manage chronic pain conditions, such as neuropathic pain and arthritis.

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Clinical Trial: Oral THC Administration Associated with Opioid-Sparing Effects

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Trauma patients administered oral THC consume fewer opioids than do similarly matched controls, according to clinical trial data published in the journal Trauma Surgery & Acute Care. Authors reported that patients administered oral THC experienced a “nine-fold greater reduction in opioid consumption” compared to controls.

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Veterans and Medical Marijuana: Addressing PTSD and Other Mental Health Conditions in New York

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As the landscape of healthcare continues to evolve, medical marijuana is emerging as a potential therapeutic intervention, particularly for veterans grappling with mental health conditions. PTSD Treatment with Medical Cannabis Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a prevalent mental health condition affecting many military veterans.

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IBS Is the Newest Qualifying Condition for MMJ in Ohio

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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. Being the fourth time since 2019 that the Board has disapproved Autism for cannabis-inclined therapy, one wonders if there is hope for approval in the coming years.

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Conditions That Qualify for a Medical Marijuana Card

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The two active ingredients in the cannabis plant that has medicinal properties are cannabidiol (CBD) and delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinol (THC). THC is also beneficial but is responsible for the euphoric intoxication caused when using marijuana. But what conditions qualify you for a medical marijuana card? Let’s find out.

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Research Suggests That High Potency THC Products Aren’t For Everyone

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The Link Between THC and Elevated Risk of Psychosis. Psychosis is a severe mental condition that greatly impacts the way the brain processes information causing one to break from reality. The condition can cause one to see, hear, or even believe things that aren’t real. Conditions and Disorders Most at Risk.

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Study: CBD “Promising” Therapy for Cocaine Addiction

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A new review published by scientific journal, Pharmacology Biochemistry and Behavior , has found that marijuana cannabinoid, CBD, is a “promising” therapy for treating cocaine dependence. Exploring alternative therapies, researchers turned their attention to marijuana cannabinoid, cannabidiol – more commonly referred to as CBD.

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