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Studying while high: is it a good idea?

The Cannigma

The science on the topic paints a similarly conflicted picture: Some studies suggest that cannabis, particularly THC, can negatively impact focus. One 2001 study on chronic cannabis users found no significant differences in attentional processing between the placebo group and those who had just used cannabis. 14 15 16.

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Cannabis-Sharia-Finance: Sharia, Islamic Law and Narcotics or Psychoactive Drugs

Cannabis Law Report

Cannabis-Sharia-Finance – Our attempt at covering a topic we wish we knew more about – expert input welcomed for an update/edit. However, permissibility is not ultimate, several conditions must be met. The purpose of these conditions is to ensure that there is a real and absolute necessity. Cannabis-Sharia-Finance.

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Mid-Atlantic States Enact Historic Reforms, But Remain Stalled on Legalization

Cannabis Law Report

Pennsylvania now includes anxiety and Tourette’s on the list of qualifying conditions for enrollment in its medical marijuana program. The recent move by the Pennsylvania Health Department will allow medical marijuana for conditions beyond cancer, epilepsy, seizures, post-traumatic stress disorder, and terminal illness.

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Marijuana & Pregnancy: Top Studies

CannaMD

Often known as “fetal assault”, “chemical endangerment” or “personhood” laws, these measures have been used to arrest and prosecute women who experience pregnancy complications and conditions such as drug dependence. A patchwork of evolving laws and practices impact women in every region and state.

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Best strains and terpenes for migraine relief

The Cannigma

Migraines are a peculiarly painful condition. Scientists still don’t understand exactly why migraines happen, nor how to cure the condition – but perhaps cannabis can help. Edibles won’t produce the same experience, but topicals may be able to help, too. A secondary headache is a symptom of another medical issue.

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Cannabis laws in Japan: Is weed legal?

The Cannigma

Japan does not have a medical cannabis program and does not allow the use of cannabis for patients seeking to treat a medical condition. CBD has become especially trendy in Tokyo, where CBD shops and cafes allow for the on-site consumption of CBD in edibles and topical treatments. (Shutterstock). Who can get medical cannabis in Japan?

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Marijuana for Nausea: Helping Cancer Patients for Decades

Greencamp

Marijuana for nausea became FDA approved and available for medicinal use in 1985 in the US, and Canada legalized it for these purposes back in 2001. One of the first studies on this topic was published in 1975, when a group of researchers looked deep into THC’s antiemetic effects in 20 cancer patients receiving chemotherapy. (