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Lunch & Learn Episode 7: What is happening in Nebraska?

Americans for Safe Access

Crista's passion for advocacy began when her youngest son, Colton, was diagnosed with intractable epilepsy just after he turned two. After exhausting all medications and available treatment options for Colton, his doctors mentioned medical cannabis treatment.

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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. appeared first on.

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Study Finds Healthcare Providers Need More Education On Cannabis

MedicalJane

A newly published article in the Epilepsy & Behavior Journal highlights the findings of researchers at the University of Alabama at Birmingham after surveying healthcare providers on their attitudes and knowledge about cannabis, and has confirmed what most of us already knew– healthcare providers need more education on cannabis.

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

Veriheal

Patients who suffer from epilepsy , which affects some 3.4 This is according to a recently published study featured in the peer-reviewed journal Epilepsy & Behavior. This is according to a recently published study featured in the peer-reviewed journal Epilepsy & Behavior. CBD, which constitutes a $2,770.8

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A New Treatment: CBD Oil For Autism?

Puff Puff Post

The Current Treatments for Autism. Beyond alternative therapies, education and medication are the two most accepted ways of treating autism. Most education-based autism treatment is focused on teaching developing children self-care, communicative, and social skills. The post A New Treatment: CBD Oil For Autism?

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Huge Win for Epilepsy Patient as D.C. Lifts Ban on Medical Marijuana in Schools

WeedAdvisor

law makes it legal for minors to qualify for medical marijuana treatment, but the law is silent when it comes to being used in schools.”. One thing schools need to understand is that, when it comes to some conditions, cannabis is the only treatment that works. The post Huge Win for Epilepsy Patient as D.C. s change in policy.