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‘I feel almost the same as before I was diagnosed with fibromyalgia’

The Cannigma

While studying for her PhD at the University of Texas Southwestern in 2006, she was assigned a paper about how cannabinoids affect the brain. Today she takes a 10-20mg THC edible before she goes to sleep to help her get the rest she needs, as well as micro doses of 1.25mg THC during the day. Dr. Michele Ross (Courtesy). Shutterstock).

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Former NFL Player Says Marijuana Helped Him Cope After ALS Diagnosis

Cannabis Law Report

Steve Gleason played for the New Orleans Saints from 2000 to 2006. The experts prescribed anxiety pills and I got more sleep, but during the day I felt like a zombie. Gradually, he felt well enough to move out of the single bed where doctors had suggested he sleep. He began to sleep in a king-size bed once again with his wife.

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Is Cannabis Good for Bipolar Disorder? New Study Shows Cannabis Has ‘Unique Benefits’

Veriheal

In 2006 McGill University Health Center researchers discovered that administering the chemically synthesized URB579 agent had unprecedented results, producing “potent antidepressant-like effects” with animal models by preventing cannabinoids from degradation.

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European Report Spotlights Concerns of Rapidly Evolving HHC Market 

Veriheal

The compound was found in a Switzerland-manufactured branded food product/sleep aid labeled ‘CBN Night’. Rather, the semi-synthetic cannabinoid has been overseen as an NPS since 21 October 2022 under the terms of Regulation (EC) No 1920/2006 and Council Framework Decision 2004/757/JHA. Find out more about HHC’s presence in the U.S.

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THC or CBD: Which Is for You?

Kind Meds (Cannabis Education Blog)

THC may relieve muscle-related ailments such as cramps, sleep discomfort or nightmares, and stiff muscle tissues. They not only have their own effects, including positive influences on sleep, immunity, and more, but they also help modulate the way cannabinoids interact with the body. 1] Pacher, P., Bátkai, S., & Kunos, G.

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What seniors need to know before getting a medical marijuana card

The Cannigma

The percentage of Americans over 65 who had reported using cannabis in the past year had increased tenfold between 2006 to 2018, from 0.4% Another highly common reason people use medical cannabis is as a sleep aid , even though certain cannabinoids including THC can inhibit REM sleep and cause you to dream less.

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Shrooms vs weed: the difference between magic mushrooms and cannabis

The Cannigma

Some of these effects are sought after, or even medicinally beneficial, such as: Elevated mood Nausea relief Pain relief Relaxation Changes in sleep and energy levels Reduced spasticity. Cannabis can cause a wide variety of effects. Combining shrooms and weed.