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

The Cannigma

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

Project CBD

When medical cannabis was legalized in Florida in 2016, she became one of the first licensed physicians to include it in her treatment plans. She found that cannabis was an effective therapeutic option for helping chronic pain patients, especially seniors, decrease their dependence on opioids. “It 2013 Aug 15;74(4):250-6.

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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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From MMJ to Special K

Project CBD

When medical cannabis was legalized in Florida in 2016, she became one of the first licensed physicians to include it in her treatment plans. She found that cannabis was an effective therapeutic option for helping chronic pain patients, especially seniors, decrease their dependence on opioids. “It 2013 Aug 15;74(4):250-6.

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Medical Marijuana Can Help with the Effects of Traumatic brain injury

FloridaMarijuana.net

Because there is limited or conflicting research about “the true nature of traumatic brain injury and how it causes chronic degenerative problems,” treatment can be a challenging process for many patients. A control group of mice sustained brain injury, but did not receive the THC treatment.

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Cannabis and Heart Health Benefits

United Patients Group

A 2013 study published by the Journal of Biochemical Pharmacology was conducted to determine what effects small amounts of THC have on heart protection. The study also shows that a single ultra-low dose of THC before insufficient blood flow to the heart is a safe and effective treatment that can reduce heart attack damage.

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Is weed legal in Iowa?

The Cannigma

A 2021 poll by a local paper found that 54% of adults favor recreational legalization, a marked change from just 29% in 2013. Possible penalties. Since adult-use cannabis isn’t legal in Iowa, the penalties for being caught with cannabis are still steep. CBD regulations. CBD is fully legal in Iowa under the 2018 federal farm bill.