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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. 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. She has also used cannabis suppositories to treat pelvic pain. “We

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Indonesian Mothers Are Fighting to Legalize Medical Cannabis for Their Children

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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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5 Things Veterans Deserve to Know About Medical Marijuana

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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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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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Cannabis for Lupus: Here’s How Cannabinoids Relieve Inflammation

Greencamp

It’s one of the most popular strains for lupus patients because it helps people forget about their stress, relieves pain, and induces sleep. Bruce Banner is rich in THC and works well for pain and fatigue so lupus patients can benefit on multiple levels. Bruce Banner. Super Silver Haze. Barrie, N., & Manolios, N.

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The history and science of psychedelics: from acid and shrooms to ketamine and salvia

The Cannigma

It became illegal in the US in 2009. Clinical research: Mescaline is not easy to use clinically because of its slow onset and long duration, but clinical trials are being organized for addiction, PTSD, and chronic pain. It is often described as a near-death experience that will change the user’s outlook on life.

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

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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).