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CBD for Pain: What Does the Science Say?

Project CBD

A new book by three distinguished scientists reviews the current status of CBD as a treatment for acute and chronic illness.

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The Benefits of Cannabis in the Treatment of Myasthenia Gravis

United Patients Group

The Benefits of Cannabis in the Treatment of Myasthenia Gravis Introduction Myasthenia gravis ( MG ) is a rare autoimmune disease that affects the nerves and muscles. Doctors usually treat MG with thymectomies, immunomodulating drugs, acetylcholinesterase inhibitors and IV immunoglobulin treatments. Could marijuana be the answer?

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Marijuana Legalization Linked to Decline in Youth Drug Treatment Admissions

CannaMD

Researchers from Temple University sought to find out how recreational marijuana legalization in Washington and Colorado influenced adolescent treatment admissions for cannabis. MARIJUANA LEGALIZATION & YOUTH DRUG TREATMENT ADMISSIONS. Why Are Less Teens Treated for Cannabis Use Disorder in Legalized States?

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The Cannabis Cancer Connection

Project CBD

Although this is a far cry from the “gram a day” many patients use on their own and much lower than the doses usually recommended in cancer treatment, especially for highly malignant tumors like GBM, these remarkably low doses are encouraging. Twelve sprays of Sativex® daily (the maximum dose administered in this study) equals 32.4

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Doctor Takes on Marijuana Myths in New Book

Cannabis Law Report

She now has written a book that focuses on dispelling those marijuana myths conjured up by cannabis opponents over the years. The book, “The Brain on Cannabis: What You Should Know About Recreational and Medical Marijuana,” came out in late 2021. Marijuana myths continue to keep people from trying medical marijuana as a treatment.

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IDOR releases draft administrative rules for cannabis taxes

Illinois News Joint

The rulemakings also address the tax treatment of cannabis and cannabis concentrate transferred from cannabis cultivators to cannabis infusers to be processed into cannabis-infused products on behalf of cannabis cultivators.

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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. But after learning of ketamine’s potential as treatment for anxiety, depression, and PTSD, she changed her approach to encompass a dual-pronged focus on pain and mental health. 2012.06.022.