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‘Too costly, not enough evidence it works’, says UK in blow to cannabis campaigners

Cannabis Law Report

The watchdog refused to allow its national health service to prescribe medical cannabis for children with severe epilepsy because there is “not enough evidence it works”, a decision which angered campaigners and parents who said their children will suffer as a result.

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Answer of the Day for May 21, 2022

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Has any national drug administration approved a CBD-containing product for therapeutic use in conditions other than epilepsy? Regulatory approval has been obtained in numerous countries outside the United States for the treatment of multiple sclerosis symptoms (nerve pain, spasticity, overactive bladder, and other symptoms).

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Answer of the Day for Aug 20, 2021

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Has any national drug administration approved a CBD-containing product for therapeutic use in conditions other than epilepsy? Regulatory approval has been obtained in numerous countries outside the United States for the treatment of multiple sclerosis symptoms (nerve pain, spasticity, overactive bladder, and other symptoms).

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Answer of the Day for Jun 15, 2021

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Has any national drug administration approved a CBD-containing product for therapeutic use in conditions other than epilepsy? Regulatory approval has been obtained in numerous countries outside the United States for the treatment of multiple sclerosis symptoms (nerve pain, spasticity, overactive bladder, and other symptoms).”

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How Medical Marijuana Helps Floridians With Qualifying Conditions

LifeCannMD

Florida Epilepsy Patients : CBD blocks the ability of LPI to amplify nerve signals in a brain region and has been known to reduce the frequency and severity of seizures in epilepsy. Some animal-based studies go as far as to suggest cannabinoids might slow cancer cell growth.

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The Medical Benefits of Marijuana

The Herb Collective

One of the most commonly cited reasons for using medical marijuana is as a form of pain relief. Studies have shown that cannabis can provide relief from certain types of chronic pain, such as nerve pain or back pain. Seizure Control.

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The legal status of weed in the Netherlands and Amsterdam: What does the law actually permit?

The Cannigma

The OMC lists the following conditions as ones that can be treated with cannabis: Pain muscle cramps and muscle spasms caused by MS or spinal cord injury Nausea, decreased appetite, weight loss and weakness related to cancer and AIDS Nausea and vomiting caused by medication or radiation therapy for cancer, hepatitis C or HIV infection and AIDS Chronic (..)

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