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CBD Enhances Glucose Metabolism via Nuclear Receptors

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The first evidence of an endocannabinoid interacting with PPARs came in 2002, when a research team in Tennessee showed that a metabolite of 2-AG activated PPAR- a. He had never taken anti-psychotic drugs nor received psychological treatment. Cannabidiol as a potential treatment for psychosis.” 6,7 They wanted to try it.

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Study: Marijuana a Useful Adjunct Treatment for Huntington Disease Symptoms

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According to a new study published in the Journal of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences, using marijuana as an adjunct treatment for Huntington disease (HD) is both effective and safe. Analysis of specific motor symptoms revealed significant improvement after treatment in tremors and rigidity.

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Press Release: Cannabis Patient Care™ and Americans for Safe Access Form Partnership

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Through this partnership, we will be able to offer our members and supporters a trusted resource to learn about the latest medical cannabis research, benefits, and treatment options available for patients.”. ASA was founded in 2002 as a vehicle for patients to advocate for the acceptance of cannabis as medicine.

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Press Release: Launch of the Psychedelic Access and Research European Alliance – PAREA

Cannabis Law Report

Ketamine is already registered for the treatment of depression and in 2023, the FDA might approve an MDMA assisted therapy for PTSD. However, there is a growing realization that European health systems may not be prepared for these treatments. Psychedelic compounds – such as psilocybin and MDMA – are one such extremely promising area.

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Report Says Cannabis Use Among Pregnant Women Increased During the Pandemic

Veriheal

in 2002 to 7.0% For many adults, cannabis functions as a harmless recreational substance or a medical treatment, leading to questions about why it would be dangerous to consume cannabis while pregnant. While some find crucial relief in cannabis medical treatments during pregnancy, cannabis use may not be worth the risk for others.

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Alexander Hymowitz – Conant v. Walters

Cannabis Law Report

The Court writes, “The doctor-patient privilege reflects “the imperative need for confidence and trust” inherent in the doctor-patient relationship and recognizes that “a physician must know all that a patient can articulate in order to identify and to treat disease; barriers to full disclosure would impair diagnosis and treatment.”

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Philippines: The recent approval of a cannabis product for compassionate use does not necessarily increase the chances of the government’s legalization of medical marijuana, the Dangerous Drugs Board (DDB) clarified Monday.

Cannabis Law Report

percent tetrahydrocannabinol threshold which previously allowed CBD use in treatment. Sections 2 and 3 of Republic Act 9165 or the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002 allows for the reclassification, addition, and removal of any drug from the list of dangerous drugs, Cuy said. This means CBD is different from cannabis per se.