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Medical Marijuana Can Help with the Effects of Traumatic brain injury

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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. One medication may work for one patient, but might be ineffective for another TBI patient.

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Canada: First patient in Quebec gets approval for magic mushroom therapy

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Bui-Nguyen said his clinic received Health Canada’s approval on May 5 to care for a patient who had undergone several unsuccessful treatments for depression. “We look at the diagnosis, the medical history, if there’s a risk of addiction, what treatments have already been tried …. .”

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Cannabis regulations in Slovenia

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Slovenia has a long history of cultivating industrial hemp. After a 2013 medical initiative failed to pass , the government reclassified cannabinoids from Class I illegal drugs to Class II, so they can be used for medical purposes. Patients can take cannabinoid-based drugs, like Sativex and Marinol, with a doctor’s prescription.

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The Baltic Times: Cannabis policy reform in Lithuania: history, current status, and future challenges

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It was only in 2013 that the country aligned its policy with the rest of the Union and allowed the cultivation of hemp by local farmers. Another direction of the cannabis policy reform is to acknowledge the existence of a considerable population of medical patients who might benefit from cannabis-based medicines.

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Does cannabis impact the effectiveness of birth control?

Veriheal

Considering the risks that come with contraceptives and these risks, it may seem logical that the combination of cannabis and birth control may present a greater risk to patients. Additionally, a 2013 study found that cannabis can affect estrogen, a naturally produced hormone and one of the hormones found in contraceptives.

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Delaware Lawmaker Will Reintroduce Cannabis Legalization Bill in January

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IMMA would legalize the possession of up to 4 ounces of cannabis for medical purposes, as well as the home cultivation of up to six plants for patients with a “hardship waiver.” The measure would also create a system of dispensaries to sell medical cannabis to qualified patients in the state. ” View original article.

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An Illinois Bill Aims to Stop Car Searches Based on Smell

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Illinois legalized medical cannabis back in 2013. This is great news to hear, especially since the state has a history of arresting people from communities of color. Medical patients can grow five plants legally. Something else Illinois is starting to become known for is cannabis. Trafficking very small amounts of cannabis at 2.5

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