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Epilepsy and MMJ: Exploring the Promising Treatment Benefits

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Epilepsy is a complex neurological disorder that affects millions of people worldwide, causing recurrent seizures that can significantly impact the quality of life. Medical Marijuana for Epilepsy Treatment Medical marijuana, often referred to as MMJ, is a term used to describe the use of cannabis and its derivatives for therapeutic purposes.

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Mississippi: Medical Cannabis Initiative Certified for 2020 Ballot

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.” Under state law , the possession of over 30 grams of cannabis is defined as a felony offense, punishable by up to three years in prison. In 2014, state lawmakers passed legislation permitting those diagnosed with intractable epilepsy to possess certain products containing CBD.

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CBD, Autism and Epilepsy – What you Need to Know

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ASD and Epilepsy. There is a strong link between ASD and epilepsy. In fact, research shows that about 32% of people who suffer from epilepsy are also on the autistic spectrum, and likewise, 20-30% of children on the autistic spectrum develop epilepsy. Help for people with ASD and Epilepsy. The nervous system.

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Cannabis laws in Japan: Is weed legal?

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Medical : Illegal Recreational : Illegal *CBD products are legal in Japan, as long as they contain no THC whatsoever and are not made from cannabis flower. Since 2016, the country has permitted the sale of CBD and some Japanese companies produce cannabidiol products as well. How much does CBD cost in Japan? Shutterstock).

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Cannabis laws in South Carolina

The Cannigma

Qualifying medical patients can purchase and consume medicinal CBD oil that contains less than 0.9% THC and more than 15% CBD. This is slightly higher than the federal standard for CBD products, which must have no more than 0.3% THC is not legal in any form in South Carolina, which still has harsh anti-cannabis laws.

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Tennessee Expands (Minimally) Medical Marijuana Law and Establishes Cannabis Commission

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Tennessee recently enacted a minimal expansion of its medical marijuana law. The law took effect May 27, 2021, and it slightly enlarges the medical conditions for which persons may possess a very limited amount of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC). Epilepsy or seizures. Blog: HR Law Talk. of THC: Alzheimer’s disease.

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Virginia, Marijuana, and How Medical Legalization May Unfold in the South

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Virginia has been one of the most reluctant states to consider marijuana law reform, though it recently began allowing some forms of cannabis oil for approved patients. The passage of SB 701 directed the Virginia Board of Pharmacy to regulate and monitor the state’s CBD- and THC-A-rich oils. They managed to hold on to that.

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