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How new marijuana law affects medical cannabis
(WHAM) - The state's new marijuana law does more than legalize recreational adult-use marijuana. It also expands doctor's ability to prescribe marijuana for medicinal purposes, which has been legal for several years. Penelope HamiltonCrescibene deals with chronic pain due to an autoimmune disease called Sjögren's syndrome, as well as rheumatoid arthritis. She said she was bedridden for two years until her doctor prescribed medical marijuana. "It's just been life-changing.
Does medical marijuana help treat anxiety and depression?
A new study casts some doubt on the use of medical marijuana in the treatment of anxiety and depression. The Harvard Medical study published in Friday’s Jama Network open compared divided 269 adult patients into two groups. One group got a medical marijuana card to treat their pain, anxiety or depression immediately, the other had to wait 12 weeks. It turned out that patients who got earlier access were 20% more likely to develop marijuana use disorder.
Doctors, patients on the medical effects of marijuana
Recreational marijuana will soon be legal in the state of Michigan, after voters decided to legalize on November 6, but what does it do from a medical standpoint? Very shortly, more people will have legal access to marijuana than ever before. What are the effects of marijuana on the body? Is it safer than cigarettes or alcohol? Is it possible to overdose? What are the most dangerous side effects?
What pet parents should know about cannabis-based medical products
We know that marijuana, and its chemical components, have medicinal value for humans. It seems that products made from cannabis may also benefit our pets. According to the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA), cannabinoids (such as CBD) “hold therapeutic promise” for the treatment of epilepsy and the management of pain and inflammation associated with osteoarthritis. But the AVMA cautions: “the available scientific evidence pertaining to their use in animals is currently limited.
Cannabis and college: Researchers hope to give parents better tools to talk about risks
More college students are using marijuana, and researchers are trying to arm parents with valuable information that can help stem the tide.
Cannabis and college: Researchers hope to give parents better tools to talk about risks
More college students are using marijuana, and researchers are trying to arm parents with valuable information that can help stem the tide.
Michigan medical marijuana patients can medicate on probation, court rules
Smoke 'em if you got 'em, probationers. Well, only if you have a state-issued medical marijuana license, that is. Thursday marked a win for medical...
Fibromyalgia pain management: Cannabis is far better than big pharma
Becasue marijuana's miraculous analgesic qualities, it is effective in treating the severe pain associated with fibromyalgia.
Ganja Gift Guide: Cannabis: It’s not just medicine anymore
With the passage of Prop 207 last year, Arizonans declared they were done with the War on Weed. And that means you don’t need a license to buy or smoke it anymore. (Not that there aren’t advantages to keeping your medical card, but we won’t get into that here.) So now that any adult can buy weed, what should you get for the stoner on your list? Read on for some of our favorite gift ideas. : The Blazy Susan. When you’re having…
Can cannabis save your child with Autism?
This is a highly controversial issue which needs to be discussed so let’s shed some light in this area and open the lines of communication by briefly 1) Covering what is known regarding autism in terms of diagnosis and treatments, 2) Touching on what is known regarding cannabinoids and autism, and 3) Discussing what research still remains to be done in order to make a scientific and informed decision regarding the use of cannabis in autistic children and 4) Obtaining cannabis for your…
Is Kansas ready to allow medical marijuana? Lawmakers should say yes this year
Kansas legislators have introduced a medical marijuana bill. There are potential problems with the proposal, but it’s a good place to start an important conversation about using cannabis for pain relief.
Maybe The Most Important Example Yet Of Why Federal Law Must Align With State Laws
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5 Myths About Legal Marijuana
Recreational cannabis has been legal in Illinois for a week, but there’s still a lot of confusion over how the law is supposed to work. We clear the air.
