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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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New York City: Municipal Legislation Enacted Prohibiting Drug Testing for Cannabis as a Condition of Employment, Probation

NORML

Commenting on the new laws, NORML Executive Director Erik Altieri said: “These reforms protect the civil liberties of New Yorkers and promote fair treatment. Democratic Mayor Bill DeBlasio on Thursday permitted both bills to become law absent his signature. There is no reason to treat cannabis consumers as second class citizens.

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Study: Chronic Pain Patients Frequently Report Using Cannabis In Place of Opioids

NORML

“Cannabis has established efficacy in the treatment of multiple conditions, including chronic pain, and it possesses a safety profile that is either comparable or superior to other controlled substances.

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Study: Cannabis Safe and Effective in Fibromyalgia Patients

NORML

Eight-one percent of subjects reported “at least moderate improvement in their condition … without experiencing serious adverse events.” “In the present study, we demonstrated that medical cannabis is an effective and safe option for the treatment of fibromyalgia patients’ symptoms,” authors concluded.

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CBG ‘very helpful’ when treating medical conditions, first survey of its kind finds

The Cannigma

The majority of people who use the cannabinoid cannabigerol (CBG) for medical reasons find it to be helpful or very helpful in treating a variety of health conditions, according to the findings of a recent survey. who have used it to treat anxiety. Forty-percent of the respondents reported no adverse effect, and 84.3%

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Bicameral Legislation To Force The VA To Conduct Research

NORML

179 : The VA Medicinal Cannabis Research Act of 2019 to facilitate federally-sponsored clinical research into the safety and efficacy of medical cannabis among veterans. Furthermore, twenty-two percent of respondents said they themselves “use cannabis to treat a mental or physical condition.”

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Epilepsy and MMJ: Exploring the Promising Treatment Benefits

MMJ Recs

While traditional treatments like antiepileptic drugs exist, they may not always provide adequate relief for all patients. In recent years, there has been growing interest in exploring alternative treatment options, and one that has gained attention is medical marijuana (MMJ).

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