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Iowa Medical Marijuana Laws: Past, Present, and Future

MMJ Recs

The use of medical marijuana in Iowa has been a topic of significant debate and change in recent years. From its prohibition to the gradual legalization and implementation of medical cannabis programs, the landscape of marijuana use for medical purposes has shifted dramatically.

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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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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.

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The Impact of Medical Marijuana on Mental Health

MMJ Recs

Over the years, medical marijuana has emerged as a contentious yet promising avenue for addressing various health concerns, including a holistic treatment approach for mental health disorders. Medical marijuana has been reported to improve sleep quality and duration, facilitating better rest and supporting overall mental well-being.

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Is Irradiation Treatment on Cannabis Too Good to be True?

Medicinal Genomics

Our first thought was that DNA from the dead microbes was still present on the sample after the irradiation treatment. So our working theory became that irradiation treatments don’t actually kill microbes or otherwise disrupt the cell membrane enough to liberate the DNA from the microbial cells. Research by Hieke et al.

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House Veterans Affairs Committee Passes Multiple Marijuana Bills

NORML

. “It is imperative that we approve legislation such as the Veterans Equal Access Act so that the countless vets suffering from post-traumatic stress and other debilitating disorders have access to the safe and effective option of medical marijuana treatment.” Presently, V.A.

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Vaporized THC, CBD combination efficacious in migraine treatment

Medical Marijuana Program Connection

Vaporized cannabis for the acute treatment of migraine. Presented at: American Headache Society. Source/Disclosures Source: Schuster N, et al. Read More