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

The Cannigma

I probably Spidermanned myself but instead of superpowers I just got super chronic pain,” Dr. Ross said. Fibromyalgia is a debilitating disease that causes widespread chronic pain as well as fatigue and memory problems, among other symptoms. It is about twice as common in women than in men.

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Indonesian Mothers Are Fighting to Legalize Medical Cannabis for Their Children

Veriheal

Warastuti is one of a group of Indonesian mothers who are urging the government to explore the drug’s remedial properties for various medical conditions, including chronic pain and cerebral palsy. In 14-year-old Pika’s case, there were no obvious signs of a medical condition when she was first born. Weighing 3.4

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Studying while high: is it a good idea?

The Cannigma

For example, one 2009 study found that cannabis with only 2.5% But it is impossible to tell whether cannabis use reduces educational attainment, or if some other characteristic encourages both lowered achievement and cannabis use – such as mental health conditions, chronic pain, or even a troubled family life. 14 15 16.

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5 Things Veterans Deserve to Know About Medical Marijuana

CannaMD

A 2009 Canadian clinical trial of synthetic cannabinoid medication, nabilone , found: The majority of patients (72%) receiving nabilone experienced either cessation of nightmares or a significant reduction in nightmare intensity. Medical marijuana may also play a role in treating nightmares.

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Bruce Banner Cannabis Strain Review

Miss Marijuana

Chronic Pain. The hype began in 2009 when medical cannabis started gaining more attention from the public, and it was understood that cannabis had real potential to aid in quality of life. Bruce Banner at a glance: Effects. Common Use. Strawberry. Stress Relief. Appetite Stimulant. 60% Sativa. 40% Indica.

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UK Media Report: Medicine Festival Will Debate Pros & Cons of psychedelics as medecine

Cannabis Law Report

David Nutt, the nation’s former “drugs tsar” sacked in 2009 after saying ecstasy and LSD were less dangerous than alcohol, is among those calling for the rescheduling of psilocybin , saying it can have a “game changing” effect on mental trauma. Some leading scientists have been calling for change in the UK. It’s crazy.”.

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Meredith Fisher-Corn, MD…….”Are You Able to Answer Your Patients’ Medical Marijuana Questions”

TheAnswerPage

As reviewed in a recent Forbes article, “a study of more than 400 health care professionals has revealed that most physicians lack knowledge of medicinal cannabis, with 65% saying that they have been asked about medical marijuana as a treatment for chronic pain but were unable to answer their patients’ questions” (1).