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Significant Decrease in Mental Health Treatment Seen in States With Legal Cannabis

Veriheal

States legalizing recreational cannabis are seeing an unexpected and significant decrease in mental health treatment admissions. The data revealed that shortly after the adoption of recreational marijuana laws, states began to see fewer admissions to treatment centers for mental illness. It intensifies as time progresses.

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Best Cannabis Disorder Treatment: More Cannabis (Study)

CannaMD

The DSM offers the following definition : A problematic pattern of cannabis use leading to clinically significant impairment or distress as manifested by at least two of the following occurring in a 12-month period: 1. Cannabidiol could offer a novel treatment, [and] could help people to quit in an acceptable treatment format.

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Is Cannabis a Viable Mental Health Treatment Option? Part 1 of 3

Kind Meds (Cannabis Education Blog)

One of the biggest areas of contention in the public debate about cannabis legalization is the viability of medicinal cannabis as a treatment for many mental health disorders, such as anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and others. Cannabis Is a Unique Substance and Treatment Method. CBD for Mental Health Treatment.

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An Expert Weighs in on the Value of Iboga Treatment

Veriheal

Note: Veriheal does not support illegally consuming therapeutic substances such as Iboga but acknowledges that it transpires because of the current illicit status, which we strive to change by advocating for research, legal access, and responsible consumption. Consumption and Dosage. Meet Iboga Expert Levi Barker.

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Study Finds That Cancer Patients Consume Less Cannabis Than the Public

Veriheal

Cannabis is an ideal substance to use during the various stages of cancer treatment but most especially after chemotherapy. Rising Legalization, Reduced Stigmatization, and Perpetual Cancer Consumption. Pain Is a Leading Cause of Consumption.

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Study: Women Who Consume a Lot of Cannabis Have Lower Risk of Diabetes

Veriheal

A groundbreaking research initiative could completely transform the future of diabetes treatment. “Light” consumers was the definition given to diabetes patients who smoked cannabis less than four times per month, whereas those who smoked the plant more than four times a month were deemed to be “heavy” users.

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Italy: MINISTRY OF HEALTH DECREE – Definition of maximum levels of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) in food

Cannabis Law Report

Definition of maximum levels of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) in food.(20A00016). animal intended for human consumption; Having regard to Regulation (EC) no. drugs and psychotropic substances, prevention, treatment and. food have recorded a significant history of consumption. MINISTRY OF HEALTH. DECREE 4 November 2019 .

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