CBD as a Steroid Sparing Treatment
Project CBD
APRIL 7, 2020
Could cannabidiol be a breakthrough therapy to replace or lessen the use of steroids?
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Project CBD
APRIL 7, 2020
Could cannabidiol be a breakthrough therapy to replace or lessen the use of steroids?
NORML
FEBRUARY 19, 2021
“The current study revealed the positive effects of MC [medical cannabis] therapy in some patients with FMS [ fibromyalgia syndrome] and resistance to conventional treatment. Thus, cannabinoids may be considered for FMS treatment.".
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Project CBD
OCTOBER 31, 2019
One of the potential uses showing the most promise is in the treatment of seizures. The use of cannabis as medicine for animals has been getting a lot attention in the medical, scientific, and pet owning communities. Does it work as well for pets as it does for people?
NORML
JUNE 19, 2020
“Taken together, the results of this study add to the cumulative evidence in support of plant-based MC (medical cannabis) as a safe and effective treatment option and potential opioid substitute or augmentation therapy for the management of chronic pain symptomatology and quality of life.”.
NORML
JUNE 18, 2019
.” Patients were most likely to report overall reductions in pain and overall improvements in their quality of life following cannabis therapy. “In the present study, we demonstrated that medical cannabis is an effective and safe option for the treatment of fibromyalgia patients’ symptoms,” authors concluded.
NORML
JUNE 19, 2020
A team of Canadian researchers assessed the short-term and long-term impacts of medical cannabis treatment in 751 chronic pain subjects. Participants in the study consumed cannabis daily for a period of 12 months. Sixty percent of subjects reported having no previous experience with cannabis prior to their involvement in the study.
Veriheal
DECEMBER 15, 2023
MAPS Public Benefit Corporation (PBC), an arm of the Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies , has made big strides recently encouraging the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to consider approving MDMA, also known as molly or ecstasy, for MDMA-assisted therapy.
NORML
AUGUST 4, 2020
Some opponents of marijuana policy reform have manipulated the Speaker’s comments to imply that she was opining that cannabis therapy has been proven specifically to be successful for the treatment of COVID-19. The post McConnell Misleads on Marijuana appeared first on NORML.
The Cannigma
AUGUST 5, 2022
Of the people who take antidepressants, 30% won’t respond to treatment. But what other options do people suffering from depression, particularly treatment-resistant depression, have? What is ketamine treatment? Ketamine treatment for depression may be one of the biggest leaps forward in mental healthcare in decades.
The Fresh Toast
OCTOBER 8, 2020
Women With Menopause Now Turning To Cannabis For Treatment. A new survey found women were turning to cannabis more than traditional menopause therapy, such as hormone treatment. The post Women With Menopause Now Turning To Cannabis For Treatment appeared first on The Fresh Toast.
United Patients Group
OCTOBER 25, 2024
In this blog, we’ll explore what cannabis use disorder is, its causes, symptoms, and the available treatments. Treatment Options for Cannabis Use Disorder While CUD can be challenging, it is treatable. Recognizing the signs of CUD and understanding the underlying causes can help in seeking timely treatment and support.
Veriheal
MARCH 23, 2022
Bronner’s expressed gratitude and excitement for its new partnership with healthcare organization Enthea to expand its employee medical benefits to include psychedelic therapies. Enthea is expected to expand its psychedelic treatment options to include other substances, such as psilocybin and MDMA , pending FDA approval.
United Patients Group
JANUARY 30, 2023
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?
Americans for Safe Access
AUGUST 12, 2024
Today, cannabis-based therapies provide relief to over 6 million Americans registered in medical cannabis programs in 38 states, D.C., territories, often serving as a crucial alternative when conventional treatments have failed or as a safer option compared to pharmaceuticals. and four of the five U.S.
MMJ Recs
JANUARY 2, 2024
In recent years, the landscape of cancer treatment has witnessed a paradigm shift with the emergence of medical cannabis as a potential therapeutic ally. Today we’re here to explore the evolving relationship between medical cannabis and cancer treatment, shedding light on everything potential MMJ patients need to know.
Veriheal
AUGUST 4, 2023
What DMT can teach us about dying, ketamine infusion therapy provides hope for fibromyalgia patients, and “Cocaine Shark” steals headlines. Washington Clinic Approves Ketamine Treatment Interventional Orthopedics of Washington (IOW) is spearheading the movement to take ketamine treatment where it’s never gone before.
Veriheal
MARCH 1, 2022
The first legal psilocybin therapy program to take shape in America is slowly progressing in Oregon. Kate Brown conducts regularly scheduled monthly meetings with a goal of shaping the nation’s first Psilocybin therapy program. Oregon’s Psilocybin Therapy Program: Advisory Board Hard at Work. ” . .”
MMJ Recs
NOVEMBER 30, 2023
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).
Veriheal
JUNE 7, 2021
Always consult a physician before attempting alternative therapies. It turns out that this blissful drug, MDMA, has the potential to be used effectively as a treatment for certain conditions- some of which are in urgent need of effective medical assistance. . Conditions That Could Benefit from MDMA Therapy . What is MDMA?
Project CBD
OCTOBER 26, 2023
See chapter: Using Cannabis Oil with Traditional Cancer Therapies). There is no consistently successful pharmaceutical drug therapy available to treat it, and while temozolomide is one of the best pharmaceuticals currently used, efficacy on its own is sorely lacking. GBM is a highly aggressive brain tumor with a very poor prognosis.
NORML
JUNE 10, 2020
CDC invites comments specifically on topics focused on using or prescribing opioid pain medications, non-opioid medications, or non-pharmacological treatments. ” Furthermore, pain patients enrolled in medical cannabis access programs typically report decreasing or even eliminating their use of opiates after initiating cannabis therapy.
NORML
NOVEMBER 8, 2019
This year, we can and must succeed in passing this essential legislation and protecting the rights of veterans to access medical treatment and serving those who served us. Research published in the Journal of Psychoactive Drugs found a 75% reduction in Clinician-Administered Posttraumatic Scale scores following cannabis therapy.
Veriheal
AUGUST 16, 2021
The issue is considered to be a Public Health Crisis, and new options and alternatives for pain management and the treatment of chronic pain need to be explored. It is actually very welcoming to see the NFL looking into the option of cannabis as a potential treatment for pain for the athletes that make this sport what it is.
Veriheal
AUGUST 28, 2023
New therapy exploration suggest potential in using psilocybin for OCD symptoms. Preliminary findings have suggested that mental health patients could go through psilocybin-assisted therapy. This treatment is believed to have long-lasting effects that can positively improve the quality of life and mental well-being of such individuals.
Veriheal
JANUARY 9, 2024
Their newest bipartisan bill will push this agenda by creating a framework for mental health providers to offer psilocybin-assisted therapy to military veterans and first responders battling mental illnesses like post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), anxiety, depression, and more.
Cannabis Life Network
SEPTEMBER 17, 2020
Imagine having a treatment-resistant addition. You’ve tried going to therapy, taking medications, receiving treatment at rehabilitation centres–everything. But none of it worked. Where do you even go from there? What else is there to do?
Veriheal
SEPTEMBER 23, 2021
Always consult a physician before attempting alternative therapies. Fortunately, one such man, Levi Barker, provided us with some much-needed insight into what the substance is, how it is used in treatment, and more. Many of us have more in our minds than we need… Veriheal: Can you walk us through a typical iboga treatment?
NORML
FEBRUARY 13, 2019
Under existing regulations, VA doctors are not permitted to fill out the mandatory paperwork necessary to recommend cannabis therapy in those 33 states that regulate it. Click here to send a message to your federal lawmakers now!
Americans for Safe Access
JULY 29, 2020
Just like prescription medication, diet and exercise, cannabis can impact other therapies and treatments you may be using, so it's important to make sure whoever you're working with has the full picture and can monitor your progress or make adjustments if needed.
MMJ Recs
MAY 23, 2024
We will be exploring cannabis therapy for chronic conditions. Treatments for chronic conditions are hard as many individuals grapple with ongoing health issues and often find themselves in a perpetual search of what works to manage symptoms and find relief. However, treatments must be tailored to the individual needs and preferences.
Veriheal
JANUARY 16, 2024
While there is currently no cure for cerebral palsy, various interventions such as physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medications, and, in some cases, surgery can be performed to manage its symptoms. Treatment plans are customized to each individual’s needs.
MMJ Recs
JULY 30, 2024
While conventional therapies such as psychotherapy and medications are widely used, they do not uniformly alleviate symptoms for all individuals. Conventional treatments for PTSD primarily include psychotherapy, such as cognitive behavioral therapy, and medications like antidepressants and anti-anxiety drugs.
FloridaMarijuana.net
JUNE 12, 2018
It is apparent that the benefits can no longer be ignored and proper attribution can be recognized for the use of medical marijuana in the treatment of epilepsy. Recently , the mainstream press has initiated a growing interest in the efficacy of cannabinoids when other therapies have failed.
MMJ Recs
MAY 15, 2024
Traditional treatment modalities, ranging from psychotherapy to pharmacotherapy, have long served as the cornerstone of anxiety management, offering pathways to relief for those burdened by its relentless grip. However, with the proper treatment, individuals can manage, recover, and reclaim control over their mental health and well-being.
Cannabis Law Report
JULY 8, 2021
“Our goal with this study is to enhance the existing treatment’s efficacy through adding CBD to create a new standard of care, potentially improving and extending glioblastoma patients’ quality of life.” Chief Medical Officer, Enveric Biosciences. For more information, please visit [link]. SOURCE Enveric Biosciences.
Canna Law Blog
FEBRUARY 24, 2020
Psilocybin has been in the news with increasing frequency as research into psychedelic therapy has proliferated, and a number of local jurisdictions, including the cities of Oakland, Denver , and Santa Cruz have decriminalized psilocybin to varying degrees. There is a possibility for local jurisdictions to “opt out.”.
MMJ Recs
AUGUST 16, 2024
Traditional treatments include eye drops, oral medications, laser treatment, and surgery. However, there has been growing interest in alternative therapies, including medical marijuana to treat glaucoma. However, the need for frequent dosing and potential side effects make it less practical as a primary treatment option.
United Patients Group
MARCH 10, 2023
Cannabis is becoming a popular treatment for anxiety , and this article will discuss why medicinal cannabis effectively reduces anxiety symptoms for some people. Typical Treatments for Anxiety Disorder Treatments for anxiety vary depending on the type and severity of anxiety being experienced by the patient. What Is Anxiety?
Veriheal
AUGUST 21, 2023
Implications of Cohen’s Donation on Psychedelic Studies MAPS intends to submit an MDMA drug application to FDA this year to be approved for mental health treatment. If the FDA approves the application, it will pave the way for integrating psychedelic treatment into mainstream medical health care.
Veriheal
FEBRUARY 27, 2024
A new case study published this month by researchers at the Federal University of Santa Catarina in Brazil uncovered that cannabis could be a viable treatment for dogs with discoid lupus erythematosus (DLE), a common autoimmune skin disease in canines.
The Cannigma
FEBRUARY 1, 2023
Advocate for the rescheduling of cannabis to improve access to cannabis for research purposes, and scientific funding for novel cannabinoid-based cancer therapies. Cancer therapy targets the cells that are dividing uncontrollably, while avoiding damage to the non-cancerous cells. How do we currently treat cancer?
Cannabis Law Report
AUGUST 10, 2021
GW was initially granted marketing authorisation for this medicine in the UK in September 2019 as an adjunctive therapy for seizures associated with Lennox Gastaut syndrome (LGS) or Dravet syndrome, in conjunction with clobazam, for patients two years of age and older. “We Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for use in the U.S. In the U.S.,
MMJ Recs
JULY 9, 2024
Traditional treatments, while helpful to some extent, often come with limitations and side effects that can further burden individuals already dealing with a debilitating disease. Medical marijuana has emerged as a promising alternative treatment option for managing symptoms associated with MS.
MMJ Recs
MAY 17, 2024
Some treatments may include lifestyle modifications, cognitive-behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I), relaxation techniques, sleep hygiene practices, and, in some cases, medication interventions, such as medical marijuana for insomnia treatment. One such avenue gaining increasing attention is the use of medical marijuana.
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