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Medical Marijuana And Epilepsy: All You Need To Know

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Can medical marijuana treat epilepsy? This is an important question that needs to be thoroughly explored by any patient or carer of a person with epilepsy. Epilepsy is a serious medical condition that can be dangerous if not properly treated. Is epilepsy a qualifying condition for a medical marijuana card?

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Medicinal Cannabis Use Approved in French Polynesia

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The people of French Polynesia can now legally use medicinal cannabis following the local assembly’s approval of a consumption law. Based on the new law, which 33 government members voted on, hemp and cannabis cultivation will fall within the framework of regulations under the International Narcotics Drugs convention.

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Protests Flare in Georgia After Cultivation Licenses Are Awarded

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The state recently awarded cultivation licenses to six growers, all of whom are expected to launch their businesses in the next few months. Class 1 permits allow growers to cultivate the plant over 100,000 square feet of space. Class 2 licenses allow growers to cultivate the plant over 50,000 square feet of space.

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Is Weed Legal in Japan? Cannabis Legalization Bill Explained

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In December of 2023, the country recently made a new move towards reform that could stimulate the cannabidiol (CBD) industry and provide many patients, such as those with epilepsy , with access to potentially life-changing medical treatments. and Europe to treat severe epilepsy, as well as other medical conditions.

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Australian Scientists Say They Have “developed the world’s most complete medicinal cannabis genomic reference.”

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Australia’s Victorian government says Agriculture Victoria Research scientists have developed the world’s most complete medicinal cannabis genomic reference. The organisation has been licensed by the Australian Government to undertake medicinal cannabis research. Hemp Gazette reports.

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The History of Cannabis in Medicine

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However, cannabis has been used as medicine in different fields for many years. Feudal and prehistoric physicians combined the plant with tea or medicines to relieve pain and treat other ailments. In other places such as China, hemp was cultivated for food and other numerous benefits. Multiple sclerosis and epilepsy.

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Texas Original Compassionate Cultivation Launches Texas-Inspired Agave Lime Lozenges

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AUSTIN, Texas–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Texas Original Compassionate Cultivation (TOCC), Texas’ leading medical cannabis provider, announced today the expansion of its product line to include Texas-inspired agave lime-flavored lozenges. About Texas Original Compassionate Cultivation. Emma Chase.