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Cannabis laws in Japan: Is weed legal?

The Cannigma

However, the country has a history of cannabis art dating back millenia , and scholars believe that the plant was used for centuries as a textile and for use in traditional Shinto ceremonies. This was notoriously reflected in the 2020 arrest of a Japanese man and woman for speaking positively about using cannabis in social media posts.

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Riding the Green Wave: Companies Wave Goodbye to Pre-Employment Cannabis Testing

Veriheal

Drug Testing in America: A Brief History The origins of pre-employment drug testing trace back to the 1980s. Hollywood films, influential celebrities, and even some mainstream media have portrayed cannabis in a more positive or neutral light, removing associated negative connotations.

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Medical Marijuana for Migraine Pain Relief: A Deep Dive

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Traditional medications often provide limited relief, leading many sufferers to explore alternative treatment options. In this article, we’ll explore the role of medical cannabis in migraine relief, its effectiveness, and considerations for using it as an alternative treatment route.

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Terpene Spotlight: Geraniol

FloridaMarijuana.net

Throughout history people have used the plant primarily for medicinal purposes. History.com describes the history of this complex and beneficial plant which has deep roots as an herbal medicine, “likely starting in Asia around 500 BC. The Cannabis plant has been around for centuries. Each patient’s needs are unique.

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CBD Has Been Shown to Increase Blood Flow in Regions of the Brain Linked to Memory

Veriheal

The cerebellum allows us to use procedural memories without conscious control or attention for actions such as typing, tying shoes, and navigating social media platforms. On top of that, this study offers hope to those who have long believed that their cannabis consumption will ruin their memory processing.

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The John Hopkins Center for Psychedelic and Consciousness Research Publishes Inaugural Edition Of Newsletter

Cannabis Law Report

Future studies will explore psilocybin’s effectiveness as a new therapy for opioid addiction, Alzheimer’s disease, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), post-treatment Lyme disease syndrome (formerly known as chronic Lyme disease), anorexia nervosa, and alcohol use in people with major depression. December 3, 2019. December 4, 2019.

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Study Finds That Non-Pharmaceutical May Boost Quality Of Life Among Epilepsy Patients

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All patients were carefully chosen from social media posts and Realm of Caring patient registries, with follow-up survey responses being collected from a subgroup of 190 participants. Approximately 90% of patients reported no history of non-medical or recreational cannabis consumption, and the average age was 21-years-old.