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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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Washington Cannabis Update: Non-CBD Cannabinoid Additives

Canna Law Blog

The cannabis sativa plant produces over 100 cannabinoids , not all of which have psychoactive or intoxicating effects. Cannabinoids can be derived from the cannabis plant itself, from both hemp and high-THC plants, as well as artificially synthesized. Cannabinoids.

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6 Historical Facts About Medical Marijuana

Leaf Science

As the debate over legalizing marijuana heats up, many continue to dispute the value of marijuana as a treatment for various ailments. In 2737 BC, Chinese Emperor Shennong wrote a book on medicine that included cannabis as a treatment for many conditions. Ancient Egyptians were the first to use cannabis as a treatment for tumors.

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Philippines: Cannabis bills likely to be indefinitely postponed

Cannabis Law Report

The DDB is the policy-making and coordinating agency as well as the national clearing house on all matters pertaining to law enforcement and control of dangerous drugs as well as treatment and rehabilitation of drug dependents.

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Smokable CBG Flower: Now Available In Our Miami Store

LifeCannMD

Smokable hemp flower derives from the Cannabis Sativa plant. Therefore, the inhalation of hemp flowers sends cannabinoids via the lungs makes it to the bloodstream quicker in order to circulate throughout the body. With less than 0.3% THC, smoking CBG flower is one of the quickest ways to reap the benefits of CBG.

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Analysts Envision a $33.2 Billion Medical Cannabis Market By 2027

Veriheal

Nonetheless, we know from research that cannabis’ leaves and buds are used to produce medicinal cannabis products, through utilizing three major active compounds — THC , CBD , and CBN — from the Cannabis sativa or Cannabis indica species. . Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). Alzheimer’s. Chronic pain. Depression.

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CBN: The Sleep-Inducing Cannabinoid

Kind Meds (Cannabis Education Blog)

Researchers believe CBN is promising in that it may be beneficial in the treatment of some common ailments. CBN is found in the cannabis sativa plant, though it can be produced semi-synthetically. CBN is believed to relieve symptoms of conditions in which seizures are a symptom, including epilepsy. Pain Relieving Properties.

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