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NORML Activist Spotlight: Tamara Netzel

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She was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis in 2013, and for a few years believed she could continue to teach and live her life as long as she followed all the doctors recommendations and took the medications they prescribed.

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How Christina Evans Conquered Chronic Pain with Cannabis, Yoga Therapy

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At just 31, and after seven years of odd symptoms, Evans received her diagnosis in 2013. Her ongoing symptoms included several neck injuries, full body numbness, and intensely frequent pain throughout her limbs and joints. The post How Christina Evans Conquered Chronic Pain with Cannabis, Yoga Therapy appeared first on CannaEffect.

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How Cannabis Helps Me Be A Better Mom Despite My Chronic Pain & Illness

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This is the story of Stephanie, a single mother of three who uses cannabis for chronic pain, mental health issues, and chronic illness. My name is Stephanie I’m a single mom of 3 pushing 34 & living with chronic pain/illnesses. . Then in 2013 had to have surgery to remove my gallbladder.

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The most common reasons people get medical marijuana cards: 2021 edition

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To varying degrees, the three most common uses of medical marijuana in Massachusetts, Maine, and Maryland were to treat chronic pain, anxiety, and back and neck problems. of patients reported chronic pain as their primary condition, while in Connecticut 70.4% Severe chronic pain 35,866 30.5% Cancer 5,717 4.9%

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From MMJ to Special K

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She found that cannabis was an effective therapeutic option for helping chronic pain patients, especially seniors, decrease their dependence on opioids. “It Eighty-five percent of chronic pain patients also suffer from depression,” says Dr. Weiner. 2013 Aug 15;74(4):250-6. Biol Psychiatry. doi: 10.1016/j.biopsych.2012.06.022.

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Medical Marijuana Can Help with the Effects of Traumatic brain injury

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The American Friends of Tel Aviv University published a 2013 report which detailed how medical cannabis is often used by sufferers of chronic pain and ailments, including cancer and post-traumatic stress disorder.

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Best strains and terpenes for pain management

The Cannigma

One of the most common uses of medical cannabis is to treat chronic pain. In fact, modern research on cannabis and pain dates back to before 1975. Over 10% of US adults have suffered from some degree of daily pain for at least three months, so the need for improved treatment is clear. THC is very helpful for this.

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