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The History of Cannabis in Medicine

Cannabis Law Report

However, cannabis has been used as medicine in different fields for many years. Feudal and prehistoric physicians combined the plant with tea or medicines to relieve pain and treat other ailments. Multiple sclerosis and epilepsy. The history of cannabis in medicine. References.

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New Title: Canada McGill – Queens University Press: Remedicalising Cannabis Science, Industry, and Drug Policy By Suzanne Taylor

Cannabis Law Report

A contemporary history of the remedicalization of cannabis and the shifting boundaries between licit and illicit drugs. When cannabis tincture was withdrawn from the medical establishment in the UK in 1973, cannabis became regulated solely as an illicit drug. Within a decade cannabis-based drugs were back in the clinic.

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West Virginia’s Medical Marijuana Access: Where to Start

MMJ Recs

For many prospective medicinal marijuana patients, navigating the process of obtaining medical cannabis may be daunting. Qualifying conditions include chronic or debilitating diseases, including cancer, epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, Crohn’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), among others.

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Is weed legal in Poland?

The Cannigma

While the plant has deep roots in the country and was used throughout history, it was prohibited in the 20 th century. Qualifying conditions include chronic pain, multiple sclerosis, spasticity, chemo-induced nausea, and treatment-resistant epilepsy. Poland’s medical program also has a supply problem. Is CBD legal in Poland?

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Is weed legal in Alabama?

The Cannigma

While many people in Alabama support cannabis legalization, understand the medicinal benefit of the plant, and/or participated in the legacy market, many others firmly believe the War on Drugs propaganda. Alabama is located in the “deep south” of the US, a region with a long history of struggling with racial divides.

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Everything MMJ Patients Need To Know About Medical Marijuana Dispensaries in Texas

MMJ Recs

Legal Framework: Texas Compassionate Use Program Texas has historically maintained strict laws against the use of marijuana for both medicinal and recreational purposes. Qualifying conditions include epilepsy, terminal cancer, multiple sclerosis, autism, and incurable neurodegenerative diseases.

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Athletics and Marijuana: Enhancer or Problem?

Kind Meds (Cannabis Education Blog)

It doesn’t give a huge boost to one’s muscles like steroids or allow your blood to carry more oxygen like PEO, and an epileptic who treats their seizures with a cannabinoid tincture is only made less susceptible to seizures during events and training. And it’s not just over-the-counter painkillers we’re talking about here.

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