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What’s the difference? Oklahoma marijuana laws

Medical Marijuana Program Connection

After Oklahoma voters authorized the state’s medical marijuana program in 2018, consumers have become more curious about their options. Medical marijuana comes from the Cannabis sativa plant and contains many active compounds, like delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinol, or THC, and cannabidiol, or CBD.

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Washington State Is Leading the Way to a Consistent, Scientific Cannabis Lexicon

Veriheal

Advocates for a consistent and accurate cannabis lexicon will be thrilled to hear that Washington state legislators are working toward replacing the word “marijuana” with “cannabis” in all outstanding legislation and laws. The word “marijuana” has been directly connected to a very racist past.

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Can A State Recriminalize Recreational Marijuana?

MMJ Recs

The laws surrounding both recreational and medical marijuana (MMJ) are constantly changing. Just about every major election sees alterations to which states currently allow their citizens to use marijuana recreationally and/or for medicinal purposes. Keep reading for more information about the laws surrounding recreational marijuana.

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5 Medical Cannabis Strains That Can be Used to Treat PTSD

FloridaMarijuana.net

Medical marijuana can contribute to a patient’s overall health. Medical marijuana and cannabinoids can be used to treat a patient’s physical and psychological health, alleviating the debilitating symptoms of PTSD. It’s characteristics include mellow indica-like body effects, but with an almost euphoric effect, like a sativa.

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Lao Peoples Democratic Republic: Outlook For Cannabis Liberalization And CBD Market Authorization In Laos

Cannabis Law Report

The cannabis plant ( Cannabis sativa L. ) A cannabis plant with a relatively high amount of THC exerting psychoactive effects is known as “marijuana” ( Cannabis sativa L. A cannabis plant with a relatively high amount of THC exerting psychoactive effects is known as “marijuana” ( Cannabis sativa L.

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A Guide to Choosing Cannabis Strains for Chronic Pain Relief

United Patients Group

Indica vs. Sativa: Indica strains are typically more relaxing and can be helpful in managing pain, while sativa strains are more energizing and may be better for daytime use. Sativa and hybrid strains are also effective for pain relief , as they provide both physical and psychological effects.

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Cannabis & Cancer: Facts to Know about Medical Marijuana

United Patients Group

Understanding Medical Cannabis Cannabis sativa, in its entirety or in its constituent parts, is used for therapeutic purposes (the same plant commonly known as marijuana, weed, or pot). It depends on where you live if medical marijuana aka medical cannabis is legal. Cannabinoids: What to Know Cannabis creates cannabinoids.