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The Pharmaceutical Industry’s Relationship With Cannabis

Kind Meds (Cannabis Education Blog)

Cannabis has had a long, changing history in the United States. At the same time, the pharmaceutical industry has become one of the most powerful businesses in the country. Because of this, the relationship between the pharmaceutical industry and the cannabis industry is strained as cannabis can be a threat to their profit.

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Dr. Andrew Weil on Cannabis and Integrative Medicine

Project CBD

NM: Please tell us about the history of cannabis use in folk medicine. Dr. Weil: Cannabis has a long history of use in folk medicine throughout the world. In general, I think that botanical medicine is safer than pharmaceutical medicine, that the chances of causing harm are much less. Cannabis is a really special case.

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GW Pharmaceuticals receives approval for EPIDYOLEX® (cannabidiol) from the MHRA for the treatment of seizures associated with tuberous sclerosis complex

Cannabis Law Report

We are delighted by today’s decision from the MHRA for this new indication, which represents a significant step forward for TSC patients in the UK, many of whom may benefit from this new treatment,” said Chris Tovey , Executive Vice President, Chief Operating Officer and Managing Director, Europe & International at Jazz Pharmaceuticals.

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Miami’s Top Cannabis Doctor – Same Day Cards

LifeCannMD

Patient Narrative: Elena’s Path to Reclaiming Wellness Elena, a 58-year-old educator with Cuban roots, sought out LifeCannMD after years of managing inflammatory conditions with pharmaceuticals that left her disconnected from her vibrant teaching style and cultural practices.

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Study Finds That Non-Pharmaceutical May Boost Quality Of Life Among Epilepsy Patients

Veriheal

Unlike “pharmaceutical CBD”—which contains zero traces of the psychoactive compound THC (tetrahydrocannabinol) and has been FDA-approved to treat Dravet syndrome and Lennox-Gastaut syndrome —artisanal CBD is non-mechanized and usually contains variable amounts of CBD and THC. It goes by the name of “artisanal CBD.” .

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The Endocannabinoid System-History, Health and Why We Feel High

Puff Puff Post

The History and Science of Cannabis. Cannabinoids in the form of pharmaceuticals have also been approved in North America by the various trade names. . Pharmaceuticals include: . Have a history of hypersensitivity to any cannabinoid or to smoke (if the cannabis is smoked). Have a history of substance abuse.

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Foolproof Way to Get Your Florida Medical Marijuana Recommendation and Card

FloridaMarijuana.net

No need to take pills that could do more harm than good; or deal with painful side effects that pharmaceuticals cause. This email has essential information regarding the documentation you will need to bring along on the day of your office: a form of identification, a patient intake form, and medical records & history.

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