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Dr. Andrew Weil on Cannabis and Integrative Medicine

Project CBD

NM: As someone who has been researching cannabis for decades, how do you feel about the current legalization situation worldwide and in Japan, in particular? Dr. Andrew Weil: I think the trend very clearly is that in most developed countries, cannabis is being made legal first for medical uses and then also for recreational uses.

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Legalization Sparks Boom in Once-Stigmatized Field of Marijuana Research

Puff Puff Post

“There were times when I was told you couldn’t even use ‘cannabis’ and ‘research’ in the same sentence,” he recalled. which is conducting millions of dollars worth of research on the use of cannabis to treat conditions including anxiety, insomnia and pain. The federal government is investing in marijuana research too.

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How does medical marijuana help patients with Epilepsy?

FloridaMarijuana.net

The Epilepsy Foundation defines epilepsy as a chronic condition of the brain which causes seizures and affects 65 million people worldwide. One in 26 people will develop epilepsy in their lifetime. It is not fully known the genetic origins of epilepsy or if the condition is hereditary. appeared first on.

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The history and science of psychedelics: from acid and shrooms to ketamine and salvia

The Cannigma

Now, psychedelic research is booming. And while most psychedelics are currently illegal in the United States and around the world, researchers are exploring their use in medicine to treat conditions such as depression, PTSD, addiction, anxiety, OCD, migraines, end of life acceptance of mortality, and eating disorders.

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New Research Says Psychedelic Use Is ‘Weakly’ Associated With Symptoms of Psychosis

Veriheal

However, new research has found that psychedelic use is only “weakly associated with psychosis-like symptoms.” Although it is true that psychedelic consumers do report many psychosis-like symptoms, this can be attributed to the use of other psychoactive drugs and pre-existing or underlying mental health conditions. .

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The Science Behind Marijuana’s Effects on OCD Symptoms

LifeCannMD

In Miami, Dr. Fernando Fandio-Sende researches innovative approaches to OCD treatment that have emerged, with medical marijuana integrative wellness strategies increasingly recognized as a potential therapeutic avenue worth exploring. This gives us another way to think about treating the condition.

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Unveiling the Green: Demystifying Cannabis and Its Multifaceted Benefits

The Herb Collective

This versatile plant, which has been both vilified and celebrated throughout history, is finally getting the recognition it deserves in various sectors, including medicine, wellness, and sustainable development. Cannabidiol (CBD), one of the many compounds found in cannabis, has been at the forefront of this revolution.