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Medical Marijuana and Mental Health: Insights and Perspectives on Different Conditions

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For conditions like anxiety and PTSD, certain strains with higher CBD content may provide calming effects without the psychoactive properties associated with THC. The endocannabinoid system and mental health How does medical marijuana affect mood disorders and other mental health conditions? The effectiveness of CBD vs.

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What Are The Most Common Conditions MMJ Is Prescribed For?

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As the medical community delves into the therapeutic potential of cannabis, certain health conditions have emerged as primary candidates for its prescription. THC, the psychoactive component of cannabis, has analgesic properties that can help manage chronic pain conditions, such as neuropathic pain and arthritis.

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What The Relaxation In Access To Cannabis For Scientific Research Means For Medical Marijuana Development

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The use of cannabis in scientific research in the US has been at a standstill for the last five decades. The limit on where scientists could access cannabis for research was limited to just one facility at the University of Mississippi. What does federally funded cannabis research mean for medical marijuana development?

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Pennsylvania Qualifying Conditions for Medical Marijuana

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At the heart of it, it becomes about patients who have one (or many) of the qualifying conditions. Qualifying Conditions for Medical Marijuana in Pennsylvania Pennsylvania’s Medical Marijuana Program provides legal access to medical cannabis for patients diagnosed with a range of qualifying conditions.

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Ohio Gives Another Shot at Expanding Qualifying Conditions

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Ohio is currently accepting petitions in an attempt to expand the list of qualifying conditions for medical cannabis. But this has failed in the past and could prevent measures from moving forward this time unless new research could be presented to sway the state medical board’s decision.

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Researchers say they have developed a non-hallucinogenic form of Ibogaine to treats stress

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Researchers have developed a new experimental compound that may be able to provide the stress-relieving properties of ibogaine without the toxic or hallucinogenic side effects. Unfortunately, this compound can cause heart arrhythmias, which can be deadly to people with underlying heart conditions. Merry Jane report.

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Press Release: atai Launches Revixia Life Sciences to Develop Salvinorin A for a Variety of Mental Health Conditions

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We’re thrilled to be pursuing SalA and progressing research, as we strive for new treatments.”. Importantly, Revixia’s product will be paired with a digital therapeutic being developed by atai company Introspect Digital Therapeutics, with the aim of streamlining preparation, integration, and continued patient engagement. “In