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Study: Adult-Use Legalization Associated with Decline in Youth Treatment Admissions

NORML

The enactment of adult-use cannabis legalization laws is not associated with an increase in marijuana-related youth drug treatment admissions, according to data published in the journal Drug and Alcohol Dependence. A pair of researchers from Temple University assessed annual drug treatments admissions among youth for the years 2008 to 2017.

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Epilepsy and MMJ: Exploring the Promising Treatment Benefits

MMJ Recs

While traditional treatments like antiepileptic drugs exist, they may not always provide adequate relief for all patients. In recent years, there has been growing interest in exploring alternative treatment options, and one that has gained attention is medical marijuana (MMJ).

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The Benefits of Cannabis in the Treatment of Myasthenia Gravis

United Patients Group

The Benefits of Cannabis in the Treatment of Myasthenia Gravis Introduction Myasthenia gravis ( MG ) is a rare autoimmune disease that affects the nerves and muscles. Doctors usually treat MG with thymectomies, immunomodulating drugs, acetylcholinesterase inhibitors and IV immunoglobulin treatments. Could marijuana be the answer?

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Psilocybin for OCD: Exploring a New Treatment Option

Veriheal

This treatment is believed to have long-lasting effects that can positively improve the quality of life and mental well-being of such individuals. Although some individuals respond positively to these treatments, a good number of patients do not, hence the need to find alternative therapeutic solutions.

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UNM Study Praises Cannabis as Potential Treatment for Fatigue

Veriheal

In their recently published study, titled “The Effects of Consuming Cannabis Flower for Treatment of Fatigue,” the UNM researchers proved that the Cannabis sativa plant instantly reduced feelings of fatigue in most consumers. Patented mobile software tool Releaf App was utilized for this large-scale study.

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Is Cannabis an Effective Treatment for Sickle Cell Anemia?: What the Research Says

Leafwell

This report looks at cannabis as a treatment for sickle cell diseases. Key Information Total Studies = 13 Types of Study = Meta-Analysis (9); Animal Studies (3); Human Trials (1) No. Before we dive in, here’s a brief overview of the scientific research Leafwell has been reviewing for this article. of Positive Results = 7 No.

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Is Cannabis a Viable Mental Health Treatment Option? Part 1 of 3

Kind Meds (Cannabis Education Blog)

One of the biggest areas of contention in the public debate about cannabis legalization is the viability of medicinal cannabis as a treatment for many mental health disorders, such as anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and others. Cannabis Is a Unique Substance and Treatment Method. CBD for Mental Health Treatment.

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