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Important facts about medical marijuana
The cannabis industry has been in the news since Speaker of the House Johnson approved bills that could slow or stop its growth, but scientists and doctors say it has benefits.
The Speaker of the House has given his tacit approval to restrict public access to marijuana. This goes against 85% of the public who believe it should be legal in some form. Marijuana has been proven to be less harmful to the body than alcohol. And unlike alcohol, it has clear medical benefits. But some lawmakers are looking back, not forward. And patients and veterans are being
It is important to know that cannabis is a key tool in the Opioid epidemic. And despite the prediction, the legalization of the plant led to a reduction low consumption Prices. Science has proven there is a clear benefit, but more research is needed to find out all the effects and the correct dosage. Expanded legalization will only help patients.
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While the majority of people use cannabis for recreation, nearly 46% use it for medical reasons. And in a somewhat legal world, alcohol consumption is declining among Generation Z as they use healthier marijuana. The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and civilian doctors encourage patients to talk about how they use marijuana to treat illness or pain. They view it as part of a treatment and want to maximize the benefits. Additionally, medical marijuana is an important ally in the fight against PTSD.
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While Speaker Johnson and his allies are trying to stop marijuana, the American Medical Association, the Department of Health and Human Services, the Food and Drug Administration and medical research institutions are pushing hard for greater access and more research because it is a better option for some treatments.
Recognized and researched benefits include:
- Relief of chronic pain, especially neuropathic pain. This may help reduce opioid use for pain management.
- Relief of nausea, especially in cancer patients
- Treating the symptoms of multiple sclerosis (MS)
- Appetite stimulants
- Some mental health
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Researchers say more research is needed to unravel the mystery About 100 other cannabinoids in any strain. The study suggests that cannabinoids such as cannabichromene (CBC) and cannabinol (CBN) may be responsible for more therapeutic benefits than previously known.
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