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Medical Marijuana May Assist Or Substitute For Opiates

There is a large and growing body of evidence to support the usage of medical cannabis (marijuana) both with or instead of opiates for pain relief. One of the problems with opiate use is the tolerance the patient tends to build up to it. Using medical marijuana can benefit the patient in a couple of […]

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Marijuana, Prescription Meds & Substance Abuse

Management of chronic pain is one of the most common reasons for seeking marijuana (cannabis) medicine. However little is known regarding the effects of combining marijuana and prescription pain medicines on the potential for more serious alcohol and other substance involvement. This article collected data on 273 participants in southwestern Michigan with comparisons on socio-demographics, […]

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Marijuana Could Ease Bipolar Symptoms For Some

Bipolar disorder is considered one of the most debilitating mood disorders, and marijuana (cannabis) is the most commonly used illicit substance among this group. It is unknown if the combination may improve or disrupt mood, and if there is further cognitive impairment when combined. This study attempted to determine the impact of marijuana on mood […]

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Is Marijuana medicine?

For many, the first question may be: “Is marijuana really medicinal?” Once the propaganda has been pushed aside and facts are visible, it’s easy to find the answer is undoubtedly YES. First of all, consider that the United States government owns a patent on the marijuana plant due to it’s fantastic health properties. It’s # […]