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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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Marijuana as a treatment for epilepsy

Cannabis Info

Marijuana as a treatment for epilepsy. Medical cannabis is showing great potential in the treatment of epilepsy. Cannabis has been used medicinally for thousands of years by the human race for a large catalogue of ailments. WHAT EXACTLY IS EPILEPSY? CONVENTIONAL TREATMENT. CANNABIS AS A POTENTIAL TREATMENT.

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

Cannabis Law Report

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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Is Weed Legal in Japan? Cannabis Legalization Bill Explained

Veriheal

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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70% of Marijuana Extract Products Incorrectly Label CBD Dosage

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Both higher and lower doses of CBD were found in the marijuana extract products and, in some cases, even THC was detected in high enough doses to produce a psychoactive high. False Advertising of Inferior CBD-Focused Marijuana Extract. This means children may be accidentally receiving a dose of THC along with their CBD medicines.

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Trema micrantha: Scientists Discover CBD Traits in South American Shrub

Veriheal

This new research has increased our hopes for an alternate CBD source, which may increase the availability of CBD-based products, reduce purchase costs, and guarantee THC-free extracts. Some have even explored it for its aphrodisiac potential. Despite the compound’s similarities with THC, it lacked THC’s psychoactive effects.

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5 Biggest Benefits of Medical Cannabis for Your Health

United Patients Group

Cannabis has been used for medicinal purposes for thousands of years, dating back to ancient civilizations in Asia, Africa, and the Americas. Medical cannabis, also known as medical marijuana, refers to the use of the cannabis plant or its extracts to treat symptoms of disease or other medical conditions.