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US Senate Committee Advances Bill Facilitating Cannabis Research Among Veterans

NORML

Recently conducted observational trials in Israel and the United Kingdom have documented improved symptoms following the use of cannabis products among patients with post-traumatic stress. These outcomes include statistically significant changes in sleep quality and in anxiety, fewer nightmares, and improved quality of life.

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How CBD, CBDA and CBG work to improve sleep, reduce pain and relieve worry

The Cannigma

One of the most well known cannabinoids in the cannabis plant, CBD has many documented benefits and seems to be best for minor aches and pains, improving mood, anxiety, concentration, nervousness and overall feeling of well being. This article explores the benefits of three non-impairing cannabinoids: CBD, CBDA, and CBG. Codi Peterson.

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Study: CBD May “Significantly Reduce Opioid Use and Improve Chronic Pain and Sleep Quality

The Joint Blog

CBD could “significantly reduce opioid use and improve chronic pain and sleep quality among patients who are currently using opioids for pain management”, according to a new study. Despite the documented adverse effects, opioids are widely used for pain management.

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CBD for Sleep – Does it Work?

The Joint Blog

For years, people who have been suffering from insomnia have taken prescription drugs to help them get a good night’s sleep. In recent years, more and more people are willing to try cannabis products to help promote a night of good quality sleep. How can THC and CBD help you Sleep at Night? What CBD Dosage should a Person Take?

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Using Cannabis For Health and Wellness

United Patients Group

The first recorded use of cannabis was in 2737 BC, when Emperor Shen Nung documented its value as a medicine. It’s made up of endocannabinoids and cannabinoid receptors, which work together to maintain homeostasis in the body by regulating things like mood, energy, appetite and sleep cycles. But what exactly is cannabis?

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Leafie (UK) Article: The police are arresting cannabis patients with legal prescriptions

Cannabis Law Report

Despite producing documents showing the prescription and medical notes from the clinic, police refused to accept the evidence, with the sergeant claiming Liam was “just after drugs”. After the incident, I couldn’t sleep, as everything kept going through my mind. He was then given an official written warning. Read the full article.

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Austin’s Cannabis Decriminalization, Vancouver’s Magic Mushroom Shops, & One Woman’s MMJ Story

Veriheal

The article documents the story of Bristol, England’s Andrea Wright, a 39-year-old woman who was diagnosed with psoriatic arthritis and fibromyalgia. Straight away my sleep was a million times better. I probably hadn’t had a proper night’s sleep since 2012. I stopped taking any sleeping pills.