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How does medical marijuana help patients with Epilepsy?

FloridaMarijuana.net

The Epilepsy Foundation defines epilepsy as a chronic condition of the brain which causes seizures and affects 65 million people worldwide. One in 26 people will develop epilepsy in their lifetime. It is not fully known the genetic origins of epilepsy or if the condition is hereditary.

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6 Historical Facts About Medical Marijuana

Leaf Science

As legalization continues to be passed worldwide we hope (and will continue to educate) to see cannabis federally legal in the US and in most countries by 2022. But, as the following facts show, history tells a much clearer story. Label of 19th century cannabis extract made by Eli Lilly (Photo: Wikimedia Commons).

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How to get your Medical Cannabis Card in Virginia

Canna Care Docs

Our caring team will also take the time to educate you about medical cannabis and how to maximize its benefits. History of Medical Marijuana in Virginia. These bills created the affirmative defense for possession of THC-A oil for the treatment of epilepsy. How Much Does it Cost to Get a Virginia Medical Marijuana Card?

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Every California Dispensary That MMJ Patients Need To Know

MMJ Recs

Patients must first schedule an appointment with a licensed medical professional who can evaluate their medical history and condition. Common qualifying conditions include chronic pain, cancer, HIV/AIDS, multiple sclerosis, epilepsy, and glaucoma, among others.

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TSA Now Allowing CBD Oil on Planes

WeedAdvisor

Despite the fact that CBD products contain – at most – trace amounts of THC, their legal status as cannabis (marijuana or hemp) extracts means the TSA will not allow them, according to NBC News. That is until the FDA made a decision that made pharmaceutical history. However, we happily accept this as a notable victory.

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Cannabis Cancer Treatment Shows Potential – Jamaican Medical Company

WeedAdvisor

Given its stigmatized history, it is hard to believe that an illicit substance like marijuana could help treat cancer. However, extracting cannabinoids alone actually diminishes the effects. Research into CBD and epilepsy found that the former could have significant therapeutic benefits for the latter. Final Thoughts.

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The Pharmaceutical Industry’s Relationship With Cannabis

Kind Meds (Cannabis Education Blog)

Cannabis has had a long, changing history in the United States. The History of Cannabis in the United States. Epilepsy and seizures. CBD is an ingredient extracted from the cannabis plant, but it has none of the psychoactive effects that THC creates in its users. Nerve pain. Muscle relaxer. Anxiety reducer.