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South African Research Team Says Cannabis is ‘Very Promising’ as an Opioid Replacement

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Clinical trials into cannabis’ potential as an opioid replacement are well underway in South Africa. According to the announcement, Biodata—a subsidiary of Labat Africa—“is the brainchild of Dr. The pilot results of the study were very promising, as it showed 98% of the patients have some sort of pain relief from cannabis.”.

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How Medical Marijuana Helps With Multiple Sclerosis Symptoms

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of medical marijuana as a viable treatment option for certain conditions, including Multiple Sclerosis (MS), leading to increased advocacy for uniform regulations and broader accessibility. These improvements are particularly valuable for patients dealing with chronic pain and the psychological impact of a progressive disease.

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Weekly Legislative Roundup 1/18/19

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House lawmakers introduced The Medical Cannabis Research Act of 2019 (HR 601), to facilitate federally-approved clinical trials involving cannabis. The measure would expand the pool of individuals eligible for medical cannabis by allowing physicians to recommend it to those with generalized chronic pain. CT resident?

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CBD and Hemp Legal and Regulatory Roundup – October 2021 #3

Cannabis Law Report

Additionally, the advocacy group views Delta-8 THC as a Schedule I substance under federal law. A House subcommittee asked the Department of Veterans Affairs directors why they didn’t support a bipartisan bill ordering the department to conduct clinical trials on the potential benefits of medical marijuana. Law 360 (sub.

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Veterans and Medical Cannabis: A Comprehensive Guide

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Veterans’ Access to Medical Marijuana The benefits of medical cannabis for veterans are many, but access to medical marijuana for veterans has been a topic of ongoing debate and advocacy. Veterans Outreach Programs: Several nonprofit organizations and advocacy groups specialize in assisting veterans with accessing medical marijuana.

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Breaking the Stigma: Shifting Attitudes Toward Medical Marijuana Nationwide

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Public discourse became more nuanced, with patients and advocacy groups championing the cause of medical marijuana as a legitimate and effective treatment option. Studies have shown the efficacy of medical cannabis in treating conditions such as chronic pain, epilepsy, and certain mental health disorders.

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Paper: The transition of cannabis into the mainstream of Australian healthcare: framings in professional medical publications

Cannabis Law Report

Chronic pain or pain were the conditions most frequently mentioned in articles about cannabis, followed by epilepsy, cancer or cancer pain, and nausea and chemotherapy. Pain and chronic pain were the most common conditions mentioned over the time period and were referred to in 62% of all articles.