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Study: Cannabis Use in Older Patients Associated with Improved Quality of Life, Lower Demand for Prescription Drugs

NORML

"The results of this study indicate that cannabis may be a relatively safe and effective treatment for chronic pain, sleep disturbances, and other conditions associated with aging, leading to subsequent reductions in prescription drug use and healthcare costs, as well as significant improvements in quality of life.

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Understanding Cannabis Use Disorder: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment

United Patients Group

This condition is known as Cannabis Use Disorder (CUD). In this blog, we’ll explore what cannabis use disorder is, its causes, symptoms, and the available treatments. Cannabis Use Disorder is a condition where an individual becomes dependent on cannabis, leading to problematic patterns of use. What is Cannabis Use Disorder?

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Dronabinol: An FDA-Approved THC Treatment

PrestoDoctor

But […] The post Dronabinol: An FDA-Approved THC Treatment appeared first on PrestoDoctor. Used in medical settings, Dronabinol offers relief for patients struggling with chemotherapy-induced nausea, vomiting, and appetite loss associated with HIV/AIDS. Dronabinol is a prescription you must get from a doctor.

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IDPH approves four new conditions for medical cannabis treatment

Illinois News Joint

The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH), after confirming votes from the Medical Cannabis Advisory Board (MCAB), officially added four new conditions to the list of qualifying debilitating condition for Illinois patients in the Compassionate Use of Medical Cannabis Program.

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Exploring Medical Marijuana for Chronic Conditions

MMJ Recs

We will be exploring cannabis therapy for chronic conditions. There’s also neuropathic pain, which results from nerve damage, leading to conditions such as shingles or nerve compression. However, for many individuals, these conventional treatments may fall short of providing adequate relief or come with undesirable side effects.

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CBD, THC & CBG for Skin Conditions

Project CBD

For decades, researchers have studied cannabinoids’ ability to treat clinical skin conditions like acne, ulcers, and dermatitis. 3 It’s even possible that cannabinoids taken internally, and not simply via a localized topical, may be able to help — especially if a condition is more widespread. Suffice to say, they are thorough.

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The Benefits of Cannabis in the Treatment of Myasthenia Gravis

United Patients Group

The Benefits of Cannabis in the Treatment of Myasthenia Gravis Introduction Myasthenia gravis ( MG ) is a rare autoimmune disease that affects the nerves and muscles. Doctors usually treat MG with thymectomies, immunomodulating drugs, acetylcholinesterase inhibitors and IV immunoglobulin treatments. Could marijuana be the answer?

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