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

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In these three dozen states, from the West Coast to the Midwest to the South and the Northeast, patients use cannabis to treat countless medical conditions and everyday ailments. of patients reported chronic pain as their primary condition, while in Connecticut 70.4% The most common medical conditions.

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Khiron Welcomes Dr. Eduardo Faveret as Medical Director for Brazil

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In 2013, Dr. Faveret became one of the first physicians in Brazil to prescribe medical cannabis extract to a child, subsequently treating more than 3,000 patients with conditions such as Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, MS, cancer, anxiety, depression, insomnia, Tourette’s syndrome, autism, and chronic pain, among others.

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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.

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Is weed legal in Iowa?

The Cannigma

mg of THC every 90 days (with two exceptions for terminal and persistent conditions). A 2021 poll by a local paper found that 54% of adults favor recreational legalization, a marked change from just 29% in 2013. These products are capped at just 4.5 Medical cards must be renewed every year. CBD regulations.

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Cherokee Group Officially Legalizes Cannabis

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Principal Chief Richard Sneed, who was first elected as vice chairman of the The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians in 2015, cites medical marijuana as vital for treating cancer and chronic pain. . He first introduced a bill in 2013 in an attempt to do so.

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France Wants to Experiment With Giving Away Free Medical Cannabis in 2021

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The list of qualifying conditions in which physicians will use a guide for those who may be prescribed medical cannabis in the experiment. . In 2013, France legalized medication containing cannabis such as the well-known Sativex. The procedures for importing, storing, distributing, and controlling medical cannabis. .

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What is CBG?

The Cannigma

It is often called “the mother of all cannabinoids,” and it holds potential as a treatment for conditions such as diabetes, ALS, and Huntington’s disease, although human studies are seriously lacking. For some conditions, like hypertension, CBG shows potential benefits that CBD doesn’t. Which is better, CBG or CBD?