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Cannabis toothpaste invented by dentist who wants to end drug stigma - Cannabis News

Doctor Veronica Stahl, a dentist from Mortsel in Belgium, says cannabis is antibacterial and fights dental plaque.

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Nearly All Hospice Professionals Support Medical Marijuana Access, Study Finds - Cannabis News

91 percent of hospice professionals from 40 states endorsed the use of medical cannabis by their patients.

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New Mexico adds opioid use disorder, other conditions to medical cannabis program - Cannabis News

As expected, the head of New Mexico’s Department of Health approved opioid use disorder as a qualifying condition to use medical cannabis.

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'Good Luck With That': FDA Aims to Make Sense of Medicinal Cannabis - Cannabis News

Public hearing yields advice of all kinds from all sides.

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There's Hope for Cannabis-Based Alzheimer's Treatments - Cannabis News

While pharmaceuticals are ineffective against Alzheimer's disease a researcher in Seattle sees hope in cannabis.

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Can Cannabis Help Patients In Pain Avoid Opioids? Many Are Trying - Cannabis News

For some people, pot is more appealing than powerful opioids.

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Texas family speaks about how medical cannabis has helped their son - Cannabis News

As the Texas Legislature debates the expansion of the current medical marijuana law, one San Antonio family is seeing the benefits of the medical cannabis oil they give to their son.

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Smokable medical marijuana: Woman talks life-changing effects - Cannabis News

"When I started using medical cannabis I just noticed this falling off of medications to where I was like I did not take that today and my hand is not shaking so my tremors have completely disappeared."

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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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