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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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Cannabis Treatment for Aches & Pains

Project CBD

Mikhail Kogan’s cannabis recommendations for chronic pain.

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Understanding Cannabis Use Disorder: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment

United Patients Group

In this blog, we’ll explore what cannabis use disorder is, its causes, symptoms, and the available treatments. Treatment Options for Cannabis Use Disorder While CUD can be challenging, it is treatable. Recognizing the signs of CUD and understanding the underlying causes can help in seeking timely treatment and support.

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Philadelphia: Marijuana Treatment Admissions Drop Eighty Percent

NORML

The post Philadelphia: Marijuana Treatment Admissions Drop Eighty Percent appeared first on NORML. This is likely a result of a 2014 ordinance decriminalizing possession along with new procedures adopted by District Attorney Larry Krasner, a civil rights attorney elected in 2017.

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Dronabinol: An FDA-Approved THC Treatment

PrestoDoctor

But […] The post Dronabinol: An FDA-Approved THC Treatment appeared first on PrestoDoctor. Used in medical settings, Dronabinol offers relief for patients struggling with chemotherapy-induced nausea, vomiting, and appetite loss associated with HIV/AIDS. Dronabinol is a prescription you must get from a doctor.

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CBD as a Steroid Sparing Treatment

Project CBD

Could cannabidiol be a breakthrough therapy to replace or lessen the use of steroids?

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Study: Cannabis Use in Older Patients Associated with Improved Quality of Life, Lower Demand for Prescription Drugs

NORML

"The results of this study indicate that cannabis may be a relatively safe and effective treatment for chronic pain, sleep disturbances, and other conditions associated with aging, leading to subsequent reductions in prescription drug use and healthcare costs, as well as significant improvements in quality of life.