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Trouble Sleeping: Cannabis for Insomnia Relief

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Many patients are turning to cannabis for insomnia relief, seeking its potential to improve sleep quality and duration. Insomnia is a common sleep disorder characterized by difficulty falling asleep, staying asleep, or experiencing non-restorative sleep despite having the opportunity to sleep.

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What Are The Most Common Conditions MMJ Is Prescribed For?

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In this article, we’ll talk about a few of the most common conditions for which medical marijuana is prescribed, exploring the growing body of research and real-world experiences that contribute to its acceptance as a viable therapeutic option. Medical marijuana, however, has emerged as a potential alternative.

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Vice Article: Australians Can Get a Medicinal Cannabis Prescription for Pretty Much Anything

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This is despite a limited number of high-quality clinical trials investigating the drug’s efficacy for this condition. Using data from the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) – Australia’s Special Access Scheme B, the researchers found the other two top reasons for prescriptions were pain and sleep disorders.

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Medical Marijuana for HIV/AIDS Patients: Improving Quality of Life

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While antiretroviral therapy (ART) has transformed HIV/AIDS from a fatal diagnosis to a manageable chronic condition, patients often endure chronic pain, nausea, appetite loss, and psychological distress. As such, patients report reduced reliance on opioids and other pain medications, which often come with severe side effects.

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Medical Marijuana Can Be Used to Treat Neuropathy

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Neuropathic pain is chronic pain made prevalent by tissue injury. Other symptoms include : Pain or cramping, especially of the hands, feet or calf muscles. The American Chronic Pain Association (ACPA) states that “with neuropathic pain, the nerve fibers themselves might be damaged, dysfunctional, or injured.

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Managing Neuropathic Pain with Medical Marijuana

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Over time, medical marijuana for managing neuropathic pain has gained attention as an encouraging alternative, thanks to the positive outcomes many patients have experienced. This article explores various aspects of using medical marijuana to alleviate neuropathic pain, offering tips and insights based on the latest medical research.

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Grandma Is The New Face Of Cannabis

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However, with medical cannabis continuing to spread through the country—and with more and more research pointing to its benefits for everything from chronic pain and sleep problems to anxiety and arthritis—the tide seems to be turning. 2] The face of who is using this substance is getting older and wiser. . Russo, Ethan B.,