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Cannabis Nurses: An Emerging Specialization And Vital Resource For Seniors - Cannabis News

Nurses who specialize in cannabis medicine are increasingly stepping in to help seniors navigate that path.

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Medical marijuana oil sales signed into Georgia law - Cannabis News

Gov. Brian Kemp on Wednesday signed into law a bill to grow and sell medical marijuana in Georgia, a milestone for patients who are allowed to use the drug but had no way to buy it.

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Medical marijuana insurance in Florida? Lawmakers, agriculture commissioner pushing for it - Cannabis News

“Our constitution recognizes that marijuana is medicine, and if it is in our constitution then companies that provide health insurance to Florida patients should be covering it,” said the state's Agriculture Commissioner.

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Puerto Rico's pot boom? Medical marijuana industry touts growth, despite challenges - Cannabis News

“If people knew the healing power of cannabis, everyone would be growing it in their patios,” says a patient who has found relief from pain.

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Can Marijuana Help Alzheimer's Patients? - Cannabis News

People diagnosed with Alzheimer’s face bleak prospects. There’s no cure, and no effective treatment for the symptoms that often accompany memory loss -- delusions, and even hallucinations, that can make patients agitated or aggressive.

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Minnesota study finds that medical pot soothes cancer pains - Cannabis News

Symptoms such as pain and nausea improved in cancer patients who took cannabis, according to new research that is part of Minnesota’s effort to address the information void about whether marijuana offers medical benefits.

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Colorado: Governor signs bill allowing medical marijuana to be used for autism - Cannabis News

On World Autism Awareness Day, Governor Jared Polis signed a bill that expands medical marijuana use.

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How Medical Marijuana Can Help Those With ADD And ADHD Focus - Cannabis News

Attention Deficit Disorder and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADD/ADHD) is a chronic condition that affects over three million people per year.

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When Does Your Medical Marijuana Card Expire? A State-by-State Guide - Cannabis News

Once you’ve gone through all the trouble to get a medical cannabis card, the question arises: How long is it good for? Every state is different.

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Nearly Half of Anxiety Patients Find Medical Marijuana More Effective Than Pills - Cannabis News

A new study shows that people suffering from anxiety may be able to successfully transition off of traditional medications to medical marijuana.

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New Study Shows Top Reasons That Patients Are Turning To Cannabis - Cannabis News

As medical cannabis legalization spreads, more patients are turning to the plant for their complaints and illnesses.

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Medical marijuana helped elderly with chronic pain and reduced their use of opioids, study found - Cannabis News

Your grandparents’ chronic aches and pains might best be eased with a little weed, a new study suggests.

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Medical marijuana makes its North Dakota debut in Fargo - Cannabis News

North Dakota’s first medical marijuana dispensary opens for business Friday in a Fargo mini-mall, two years after voters took matters into their own hands to legalize the drug for treatment.

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First Clinical Trial Of Cannabis For PTSD in Veterans Is Now Complete - Cannabis News

After a decade of working on the first FDA-approved trial examining the effects of THC and CBD on the symptoms of PTSD in war veterans, a team of researchers has declared their clinical trial complete. The process, however, was not simple.

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Are There Any Cannabis Drug Interactions that you Should be Worried About? - Cannabis News

Here’s everything you need to know about cannabis drug interactions.

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Can Cannabis Treat Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)? - Cannabis News

Although pharmaceutical drugs are often used to treat GERD, cannabis and different cannabinoids might help treat this disease safely and effectively.

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Medical marijuana can now be used to treat opioid addiction in N.J. - Cannabis News

Gov. Phil Murphy on Wednesday announced a broad attack on opioid addiction in New Jersey by adding it to the list of illnesses that qualify residents for medical marijuana and expanding Medicaid coverage for medication-assisted treatment, a scientifically proven method of preventing relapses.

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Arizonans Consumed 61 Tons of Medical-Marijuana Products in 2018, a Record High - Cannabis News

Medical-marijuana patients in Arizona smoked, vaped, dabbed, ate, or otherwise consumed a record 61 tons of cannabis products in 2018, state records show.

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Study: Many users prefer medical marijuana over prescription drugs

As more states legalize cannabis consumption, many more people will likely use medical marijuana as a supplement to or substitution for prescription drugs, says a University of Michigan researcher.

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'No longer waiting for relief': Medical marijuana sales begin in Ohio - Cannabis News

Dispensary owners prepared for large crowds on what is essentially the program's opening day.

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