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CBD Enhances Glucose Metabolism via Nuclear Receptors

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Prior to this, the man had no psychiatric history, the authors note. He had never taken anti-psychotic drugs nor received psychological treatment. And besides an uncle with bipolar disorder, he had no family history of other psychiatric or neurological diseases. 173,12 (2016): 1899-910. 2016, doi:10.3389/fphar.2016.00422

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How does medical marijuana help patients with Epilepsy?

FloridaMarijuana.net

Cannabis has an ancient history across the Middle East and India as an anticonvulsant , but during the past 20 years , research has grown exponentially in support of the medicinal qualities of cannabis. Other neurological uses include treatments for malignant brain tumors, neuropathic pain, Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis.

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Foolproof Way to Get Your Florida Medical Marijuana Recommendation and Card

FloridaMarijuana.net

On Nov 8th, 2016 the state of Florida legalized the use of medical marijuana, though it didn’t go into effect until March of 2017; the endorsement to the use of medical cannabis opened the doors to an alternative treatment for many different conditions. Medical records & History. Proof of Florida residence.

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How Medical Marijuana May Help Reduce Opioid Use

Kind Meds (Cannabis Education Blog)

The above quote is directly from the Arizona Medical Marijuana Act, recognizing cannabis’ history as being used as a form of medicine for over 5,000 years. Perhaps it’s the leftover bits of stigma still attached to marijuana after its long criminal history in the United States. Marijuana as a Treatment for Opioid Addiction in Arizona?

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Study: CBD “Promising” Therapy for Cocaine Addiction

CannaMD

Current Cocaine Treatments. As researchers point out: There is no gold standard pharmacological treatment for dependence on cocaine. Although several drugs have been investigated, there is no strong or consistent evidence indicating any of these drugs for the treatment of cocaine use disorder. Hepatic protection.

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Terpene Spotlight: Geraniol

FloridaMarijuana.net

Throughout history people have used the plant primarily for medicinal purposes. History.com describes the history of this complex and beneficial plant which has deep roots as an herbal medicine, “likely starting in Asia around 500 BC. The Cannabis plant has been around for centuries. Each patient’s needs are unique.

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Lancet Medical Cannabis Study: If You’re Researching, Do it Right

CannaTech

And finally, our personal favourite: The use of prescribed opioids in the treatment of chronic non-cancer pain is controversial because of insufficient evidence for their long-term effectiveness. The irony is of this last point would be laughable if it wasn’t so terribly sad and dangerous. Irony” is a understatement.

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