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New data shows Cannabis replacing Alcohol and Pharmaceuticals in the U.S.

Leaf Science

study shows that more and more people are giving up alcohol and pharmaceuticals in favour of cannabis use. are moving away from alcohol and pharmaceuticals in favour of cannabis use. Almost half of drinkers said they were likely to replace at least some of their alcohol consumption with cannabis in the future, at 46%.

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

Veriheal

Unlike “pharmaceutical CBD”—which contains zero traces of the psychoactive compound THC (tetrahydrocannabinol) and has been FDA-approved to treat Dravet syndrome and Lennox-Gastaut syndrome —artisanal CBD is non-mechanized and usually contains variable amounts of CBD and THC. It goes by the name of “artisanal CBD.” .

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The Truth About Smoking Marijuana and Lung Health

Cannabis Cheri

These horrors would be in plain sight in hospital beds across the nations like we see so readily with cigarette and alcohol consumption. If marijuana caused lung damage, cancer or insanity, we wouldn’t need scientific studies costing millions of dollars. This post was originally published in 2017.

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Medical Marijuana Can Be Used to Treat Neuropathy

FloridaMarijuana.net

Exposure to toxins may damage nerves and cause peripheral neuropathy: medication toxicity, environmental or industrial toxins and heavy alcohol consumption. While traditional pharmaceuticals may alleviate some of the associated symptoms, medical cannabis can aid even further, where pharma leaves off. Small vessel disease. Infections.

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Terpene Spotlight: Phytol

FloridaMarijuana.net

In particular, terpenoids are contained in many herbal plants, and several terpenoids have been shown to be available for pharmaceutical applications. Patients should speak with their certified medical marijuana physician to determine which strains and methods of consumption are most appropriate for their medical conditions.

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Project CBD Responds to the FDA’s 2023 Statement on CBD

Project CBD

” As per usual, the FDA reflexively privileges pharmaceutical CBD, which is so safe it’s not even considered a controlled substance. But as for nonpharmaceutical CBD — the FDA insists it’s too risky for public consumption.

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More Seniors Are Using Cannabis As Medicine

PrestoDoctor

With cannabis, they can choose different strains and consumption methods that suit their needs and preferences. Different product types allow seniors to find a method of consumption that works best, while suiting their individual needs. Many pharmaceutical drugs come with side effects and the risk of dependency.