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How does medical marijuana help patients with Epilepsy?

FloridaMarijuana.net

Cannabis has an ancient history across the Middle East and India as an anticonvulsant , but during the past 20 years , research has grown exponentially in support of the medicinal qualities of cannabis. National Geographic Magazine examined the role of CBD rich cannabis extracts in the use of seizure maintenance in children.

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Let’s Explore These Therapeutic Drugs That Were Accidental Discoveries

Veriheal

Discover Magazine described the first antidepressant, iproniazid, as a “psychic energizer”. The substance was first synthesized for the treatment of tuberculosis but they found that the patients were exhibiting euphoric and hyperactive behavior. Iproniazid – The First MOAI Antidepressant. Isn’t it funny how life works?

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Really It’s 2021 – Why Is A Strain Still Called Jack The Ripper? Celebrating Violence Against Women.

Cannabis Law Report

it was named one of the top 10 strains of 2006 by High Times magazine. with impressive photography collections and history of his cannabis strains; and since 8 years ago we can follow him and his Weed Nerds in a youtube channel. As the article says. It is now 21 years later. Ball passed away in 2020. Genetics or methodology?

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Paper: Racial Capitalism and the African American Experience Entering the Cannabis Industry By Dr. Ayoka Nurse

Cannabis Law Report

From the systemic history of racism in the United States, African Americans exclusion from economic opportunities leads to maximizing profits for the White elite (Hirschman, 2019). Before the civil war, there were more cannabis farms than cotton farms (Green, 2005). The global implications classify cannabis as the new colonization.

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Celebrating 420 in 2023

Kind Meds (Cannabis Education Blog)

Let’s look at how you can celebrate 420 with fun activity ideas, local celebrations, and even learning a bit more about 420 history. The History and Origins of 420 Before we get ahead of ourselves and light up in celebration, what exactly is 420? From there, it became part of the wider cannabis culture.

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Protecting Cannabis Trademarks in Anticipation of Federal Legalization

Cannabis Law Report

History provides some guidance as to how these national marks will come into being. The treatment of hemp trademarks is also instructive. This is not surprising, as it has been hard enough to pass any federal law concerning cannabis, much less a law to address issues that will not be ripe until federal legalization occurs.

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Freedom Leaf’s Diversity in Cannabis Impact List

Freedom Leaf

In June, we created the Dennis Peron Collection , a library of images that’s an archive of his history and his leading contributions to the legalization of cannabis. ” If you enjoyed this Freedom Leaf article, subscribe to the magazine today! All licensing profits go to the Dennis Peron Foundation.

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