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Clinical Trial: Cannabinoid Administration Via a Metered-Dose Inhaler Is Safe and Effective for Chronic Pain Patients

NORML

The delivery of precise doses of THC via an inhaler is associated with pain mitigation in patients with neuropathy and other complex pain conditions, according to clinical trial data published in the European Journal of Pain. Additional information regarding cannabinoids and pain appears online h ere.

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The Cannabis Cancer Connection

Project CBD

There is a growing body of anecdotal and scientific evidence that the “major cannabinoids” tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and cannabidiol (CBD), certain “minor cannabinoids” (some without a name), and other cannabis compounds have antineoplastic action against cancer cells. THC binds to two types of cannabinoid receptors, CB1 and CB2.

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Prohibition Publish 2nd Ed Of The Pharmaceutical Cannabis Report

Cannabis Law Report

The use of cannabinoids in the treatment of medical conditions offers major opportunities and challenges to anyone operating in the space. In Europe, there is a clear trend towards the use of more precise formulations of unapproved cannabis products as well as pharmaceutical products.

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New U.S. Research Efforts Could Catalyze Medical Cannabis’ Adoption in the Pharmaceutical Industry

Veriheal

The final goal is to introduce medicinal cannabis products to the pharmaceutical drug market. You don’t take that opium poppy and ask a patient to rub it on their lip for morphine. We could potentially develop north of 11,000 drugs that are cannabinoid-based. “We know cannabis has powerful potential medical effects.

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Study Finds That Non-Pharmaceutical May Boost Quality Of Life Among Epilepsy Patients

Veriheal

Patients who suffer from epilepsy , which affects some 3.4 million people across the United States , report experiencing improved quality of life and a more restful night’s sleep after consuming the non-psychoactive cannabinoid CBD (cannabidiol). Researchers Analyzed Survey Results from 280 Epilepsy Patients.

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Pennsylvania could cap prices on medical marijuana

NORML

Millions of Americans are legally replacing pharmaceuticals with cannabis and the question of affordability has become critical. Certain conditions require more cannabinoids than others. Price caps that could favor seriously ill patients/consumers will be an entirely new concept to the cannabis industry, but it’s no innovation.

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Dr. Andrew Weil on Cannabis and Integrative Medicine

Project CBD

In general, I think that botanical medicine is safer than pharmaceutical medicine, that the chances of causing harm are much less. I have many patients that want to use cannabis, and they who ask me what product should they get? I include pharmaceutical drugs in that category. Cannabis is a really special case.

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