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Marijuana Legalization Linked to Decline in Youth Drug Treatment Admissions

CannaMD

Researchers from Temple University sought to find out how recreational marijuana legalization in Washington and Colorado influenced adolescent treatment admissions for cannabis. MARIJUANA LEGALIZATION & YOUTH DRUG TREATMENT ADMISSIONS. Colorado and Washington were the first states to legalize recreational cannabis use in 2012.

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From MMJ to Special K

Project CBD

According to a 2012 study by University of Bonn scientist Andras Bilkei-Gorzo: “On the cellular level, the cannabinoid system regulates the expression of brain-derived neurotrophic factor and neurogenesis.” ” Ketamine treatment needs to be monitored by an experienced practitioner, says Dr. Weiner. doi: 10.1098/rstb.2011.0388.

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From MMJ to Special K

Project CBD

According to a 2012 study by University of Bonn scientist Andras Bilkei-Gorzo: “On the cellular level, the cannabinoid system regulates the expression of brain-derived neurotrophic factor and neurogenesis.” ” Ketamine treatment needs to be monitored by an experienced practitioner, says Dr. Weiner. doi: 10.1098/rstb.2011.0388.

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Three Delicious Raw Cannabis Smoothie Recipes

Project CBD

A study in the African Journal of Traditional, Alternative and Complementary Medicine mentions an effective traditional treatment for tuberculosis using cannabis leaf macerated in warm water, as administered by Bapedi healers of Limpopo province, South Africa. 2012 Jul;72(1):135-43. 2012 Dec 31;10(2):316-23. Cannabis roots.

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Is weed legal in Sweden?

The Cannigma

Sweden legalized medical marijuana in 2012 but the program is highly restrictive and the Scandinavian country has yet to legalize recreational marijuana. Though Sweden did approve medical marijuana in 2012, it has been a difficult and complicated road forward over the past decade. Medical: legal Recreational: illegal.

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Relieve the Excruciating Symptoms of IBD and IBS with Medical Cannabis

Veriheal

Cannabis has been identified as an effective alternative treatment for some gastrointestinal disorders…but does that include IBD and IBS? . Diet is used as the primary treatment. . Dronabinol is commonly used as a treatment in cancer patients due to the fact that it can decrease gut transit and increase colon compliance.

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Amy’s Story

Canna Care Docs

After my 4th spinal surgery in 2012, I became fully disabled. I am compelled to tell anyone that will listen that there are alternatives to the treatments that have more often than not failed them. We are happy to share an inspiring story about how medical cannabis has completely changed Amy’s life.