How To Get A Medical Marijuana Card In Your State

Getting a medical marijuana card in your state requires you to complete several steps, which start with finding out if you qualify for one. This article originally appeared on Cannabis.net and has been reposted with permission. The...

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VA Committee Recommends Medical Cannabis Research Bill to House

On November 4, the House Veterans Affairs Committee passed a bill that would allow the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to study medical cannabis as a treatment option for military veterans. Sponsored by Representative...

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Can Cannabis Help Treat Alopecia?

A significant proportion of patients with alopecia areata use cannabis, oftentimes seeking relief from psychosocial symptoms related to their hair loss. Here’s how else cannabis can be used. This article originally appeared...

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What Are The Benefits Of Using Cannabis For Digestive Disorders?

If you are struggling with gastrointestinal disorders, trying cannabis can be beneficial especially when combined with lifestyle changes, a healthy diet, and exercise. This article originally appeared on Cannabis.net and...

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Alabama Releases Rules for Physicians to Prescribe Cannabis

New draft rules released last week by regulators in Alabama offer a glimpse of how and when physicians in the state may recommend medical cannabis under the new law.  The Alabama State Board of Medical Examiners offered...

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Doctors No Longer Needed For Seniors To Get Medical Marijuana In DC

The emergency legislation is meant to ease logistical burdens for medical marijuana patients and encourage people to get their cannabis from licensed dispensaries. By Maureen Meehan It is about to become much easier for senior...

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Should You Still Consult With Your Doctor After You Get A Medical Marijuana Card?

Keep in mind that today’s doctors were not taught about how cannabis works in the human body. Even if they have attended programs or workshops, it will take time for them to get up to speed regarding dosing, strains, and...

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Cannabis Syrups Offer Anti-inflammatory Effects & Improved Stability

Research shows that formulating a cannabis extract as a syrup improves the anti-inflammatory effects, in part from the propylene glycol added to the syrup as a carrier. This article originally appeared on Extraction Magazine...

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Cannabis And HIV: Where Do We Stand With Research?

As acceptance of cannabis grows and data from human tests accumulates, many more conclusions could yet be drawn regarding the impact of cannabis on HIV patients. This article originally appeared on Cannabis.net and has been...

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Military Veterans Can Use Medical Marijuana Without Losing Eligibility For Care And Services

Veterans are encouraged to speak with their VA providers about medicinal cannabis, but clinicians in the VA cannot prescribe or recommend marijuana for medicinal use. By Nicolas Jose Rodriguez Veterans can use medical marijuana...

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Ladies, You Can Lower Your Risk Of Diabetes By Using Cannabis Daily, According To Study

We may need more studies to back up the claims, but these recent findings join the many other studies showing that cannabis may be beneficial for preventing and treating diabetes. This article originally appeared on Cannabis.net...

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The Perfect CBD To THC Ratio? This Is What A New Study Suggests

When the two are combined in varying ratios, they enhance each other’s beneficial properties synergistically. Here’s what researchers believe to be the best ratio for therapeutic effects. This article originally appeared...

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3 Key Questions Answered About Cannabis And Chemotherapy

With cannabis accessibility on the rise, it’s more important than ever that consumers and patients also gain access to objective, evidenced-based information on cannabis use and health concerns. Although there is limited...

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Marijuana For Glaucoma: The Truth About Cannabis And Eye Disease

Marijuana has been shown to help relieve certain types of pain, nausea, and vomiting, as well as some mental health disorders. But what about glaucoma? For years, patients with glaucoma have been prescribed marijuana in order...

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Israeli Study Shows Promising Medical Marijuana Results For Trauma

Nearly half of the patients reported that their quality of life had improved during the time of treatment. By Maureen Meehan A recent clinical trial conducted by Soroka University Medical Center and Israeli medical cannabis...

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Whole Plant Medicinal Cannabis Could Be More Effective Than CBD In Epilepsy Treatment

Parents reported significant improvement in the health and wellbeing of their children, including sleep, eating, behavior and cognition after they began taking whole-plant cannabis products. By Nicolas Jose Rodriguez Epileptic...

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14-Year-Old Epilepsy Patient Is Seizure Free After Two Years Of Medical Cannabis Treatment

By Vuk Zdinjak Texas Original Compassionate Cultivation (TXOG) announced that 14-year-old patient James Challenger has gone two years without experiencing a seizure. He has also stopped taking all oral seizure pills as of...

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Chuck Schumer Urges Senators To Help Finalize His Marijuana Legalization Bill

The letter comes nearly a week after Schumer said that he plans to officially file the long-awaited bill in April. By Nina Zdinjak Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.), Finance Committee Chairman Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) and...

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People With These Disorders May Be More Likely To Overuse Cannabis, Finds Study

A new study shows that people with affective disorders are at higher odds of developing an adverse relationship with medical cannabis. One of marijuana’s most common medicinal uses is to provide relief for conditions like...

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New York Doctors Can Now Recommend Medical Marijuana To All Patients Who Can Benefit From It

The new certification and registration system brings the system under the full control of the state’s OCM and continues the work of expanding the program, pursuant to the MRTA. By Maureen Meehan The New York State Office...

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Study: Medical Cannabis Use Reduces Opioid Prescriptions In Patients With Osteoarthritis

Researchers in Philadelphia concluded that medical cannabis reduces opioid prescription for patients with chronic OA pain and improves pain and quality of life. By Nicolas Jose Rodriguez  Osteoarthritis (OA) can result...

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Minnesota Approves Edibles For Medical Cannabis Program

Regulators with the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) announced on Wednesday that cannabis edibles would be available in the state beginning next year, giving medical cannabis patients a new alternative to access their...

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Cannabis And Breast Cancer: What A New Study Reveals

The study showed that the combination of certain cannabinoids with standard chemotherapy upgraded the effectiveness of killing cancer cells up to six times compared to existing treatment. By Nina Zdinjak Can cannabis help...

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Indiana Lawmaker Welcomes Public Feedback on Medical Cannabis

A week after the state party announced a full-fledged push to legalize cannabis in Indiana, a Democratic lawmaker there is ready to stump for pot’s medical benefits. Indiana State Rep. Sue Errington announced this week...

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South Carolina Senate To Debate Medical Cannabis Bill

South Carolina senators will debate a bill to legalize the medicinal use of cannabis this week after an eight-year effort to bring the proposal to the floor of the state Senate. If passed, Senate Bill 150 would allow patients...

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Hawaii Senate Committee Approves Bill To Legalize Weed For All Seniors

By Nicolas Jose Rodriguez A Senate committee in Hawaii passed a bill to allow people 65 and older to automatically qualify for medical marijuana, regardless of their condition, reported Marijuana Moment. The bill SB2718 would...

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New Hampshire Rules For Cannabis As A Workplace Accommodation

A New Hampshire ruling shows some support for medicinal cannabis use in the work place. Cannabis use in the workplace is a complex issue with many layers. While some states may have cannabis programs in place, workplace laws...

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7 Things To Keep In Mind When Using Cannabis As A Sleep Aid

Want to feel more rested during the day? Here are some things to keep in mind when using cannabis to help you clock in your eight hours. Marijuana and sleep are great partners. While it takes some time to crack the code,...

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Marijuana Research Bill Would Allow Scientists To Access Products From Dispensaries

The legislation requires the DEA to license outside of the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) to ensure that there is an adequate supply of cannabis products to study. By Nicolas Jose Rodriguez A bipartisan group of...

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CBD Reduces The Symptoms Of Schizophrenia According To New Medical Studies

This non-psychoactive compound of the cannabis plant has been shown in studies to effectively mitigate a number of symptoms of the disorder. This article originally appeared on Cannabis.net and has been reposted with permission. With...

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THC More Effective Than CBD In Treating Autism, New Preliminary Study Shows

Researchers hope that this may have the effect of both encouraging further exploration of medical cannabis use for autism, and lead to a better type of cannabis being used. By Jelena Martinovic As cannabis becomes less stigmatized,...

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Medical Cannabis For Chronic Pain: Global Task Force Develops New Protocols And Guidelines

These dosing recs and guidelines will function as the backbone for treatment regimens, allowing physicians to suggest medical cannabis as an ongoing, safer alternative to opioids. By Javier Hasse Chronic pain affects close...

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Medical Cannabis Patients in South Dakota Can Officially Apply for Certification

Eligible patients in South Dakota can officially file applications to receive a medical cannabis card under a new law that has had a clumsy rollout. A notice posted Monday on a state government website dedicated to the new...

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