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The Benefits of Cannabis in the Treatment of Myasthenia Gravis

United Patients Group

The Benefits of Cannabis in the Treatment of Myasthenia Gravis Introduction Myasthenia gravis ( MG ) is a rare autoimmune disease that affects the nerves and muscles. Doctors usually treat MG with thymectomies, immunomodulating drugs, acetylcholinesterase inhibitors and IV immunoglobulin treatments. Could marijuana be the answer?

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

Kind Meds (Cannabis Education Blog)

In either case, there is definitely a connection, and the widening availability for adults to consume cannabis legally for recreational and medicinal purposes has driven public interest into using cannabis for mental health treatment. Between CBD and THC, CBD seems to hold the best potential as a treatment for anxiety compared to THC.

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Cannabis Cancer Treatment Shows Potential – Jamaican Medical Company

WeedAdvisor

For decades, marijuana for cancer treatment seemed out of the question. Recently, the Jamaica-based Apollon Medical Formularies made a discovery that might bring hope to those undergoing cancer treatment. The Endocannabinoid System in Cannabis Cancer Treatment. Cannabis A More Tolerable Option for Cancer Treatment.

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FDA Approves Marijuana-Based Epilepsy Drug For Use On Kids In Clinical Trials

Otherside Farms

Federal regulators have approved two clinical studies testing whether a marijuana-based epilepsy drug may help prevent seizures among epileptic children. Although both studies will enroll 25 patients initially, the U.S. Source: FDA Approves Marijuana-Based Epilepsy Drug For Use On Kids In Clinical Trials. In the upcoming U.S.

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Health Benefits of Medical Marijuana: Exploring its Therapeutic Potential

MMJ Recs

Patients often report improvements in the specific symptoms they sought to alleviate and their overall sense of well-being. Neuroprotective Benefits: Research suggests that CBD may have neuroprotective properties, offering potential benefits for conditions involving neurodegeneration, such as multiple sclerosis and certain forms of epilepsy.

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Is Medical Cannabis a Potential Alternative to Prescription Opioids?

United Patients Group

It’s no wonder that doctors are looking for new ways to treat patients with chronic pain without resorting to these highly addictive substances. Despite their risks, prescription opioids are one of the most common treatments for chronic pain–and they’re not going away anytime soon. Cannabis is one such treatment.

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The Evolution of Medical Marijuana: From Stigma to Acceptance in the US

MMJ Recs

Over time, increasing public support, coupled with mounting scientific evidence, has led to a significant shift in attitudes, paving the way for greater acceptance and accessibility of medical marijuana as a legitimate treatment option.