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Medical Marijuana Offers Hope for Treatment of PTSD

FloridaMarijuana.net

Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine published an article titled “Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder: Evidence-Based Research for the Third Millennium” which describes how profound the symptoms of PTSD can be: “Traumatic events are profoundly stressful. Women tend to experience different traumas than men.

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Study Finds Potential for CBD Coronavirus Treatment

Medical Marijuana 411

In a surprising turn of events, a Canadian study has found promising evidence suggesting the potential for a CBD coronavirus treatment. The post Study Finds Potential for CBD Coronavirus Treatment appeared first on Medical Marijuana 411.

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IDPH approves four new conditions for medical cannabis treatment

Illinois News Joint

Providers are now able to begin certifying patients with those conditions for treatment with medical cannabis. To find cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here. The post IDPH approves four new conditions for medical cannabis treatment appeared first on Illinois News Joint. For Illinois News Joint reviews, visit here.

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Study: Cannabis Safe and Effective in Fibromyalgia Patients

NORML

Eight-one percent of subjects reported “at least moderate improvement in their condition … without experiencing serious adverse events.” “In the present study, we demonstrated that medical cannabis is an effective and safe option for the treatment of fibromyalgia patients’ symptoms,” authors concluded.

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New Issue of the ASA Activist Newsletter is out!

Americans for Safe Access

You'll also find a link to the new issue of Cannabis Patient Care Magazine, a free benefit to ASA members, that this month features important information about coping with breast cancer treatment.

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Clinical Trial: Cannabinoid Administration Via a Metered-Dose Inhaler Is Safe and Effective for Chronic Pain Patients

NORML

Adverse events were mostly mild and resolved spontaneously. A 2017 literature review by the National Academy of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine concluded , “There is conclusive or substantial evidence that cannabis or cannabinoids are effective for the treatment of chronic pain in adults.”

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Significant Decrease in Mental Health Treatment Seen in States With Legal Cannabis

Veriheal

States legalizing recreational cannabis are seeing an unexpected and significant decrease in mental health treatment admissions. The data revealed that shortly after the adoption of recreational marijuana laws, states began to see fewer admissions to treatment centers for mental illness. It intensifies as time progresses.