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Despite the importance of pain as a warning physiological system, chronic neuropathic pain is frequently caused by damage in the nervous system, followed by persistence over a long period, even in the absence of dangerous stimuli or after healing of injuries.
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A newly published review of research on marijuana and chronic nerve pain concludes that treatment with cannabinoids offers “significant relief from chronic pain” with “minimal to no side effects”—potentially providing patients a “life-changing alternative” to conventional pharmaceuticals.
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The present review will provide an overview of the neurobiology, epidemiology, clinical impact, and treatment of cannabis use disorder (CUD) in mood disorders. Patients with mood disorders including major depressive disorder (MDD) and bipolar disorder (BD) have higher rates of cannabis use, and CUD compared to the general population. Reasons for this association are not clear, nor are the putative therapeutic effects of cannabis use, or its components delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and cannabidiol (CBD), in these illnesses. The evidence surrounding treatments for patients with this comorbidity is lacking, with more support for psychotherapeutic treatments compared with pharmacological treatments.
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Problematic cannabis use is highly prevalent among people with mood disorders. This underscores the need to understand the effects of cannabis and cannabinoids in this population, especially considering legalization of recreational cannabis use.
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Many clients come to Realm of Caring looking for help in improving their quality of sleep. The great news is that research is continuing to show us that cannabinoid therapy may help. Certain cannabinoids have shown through studies the ability to benefit our sleep-wake cycles, decrease nightmares, lessen the conditions that interfere with our sleep, and assist in actually falling asleep.
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In light of overwhelming public support for cannabis reform, CMA and GetCannaFacts team up to equip brands and dispensaries with actionable strategies to responsibly attract and educate new users
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In light of overwhelming public support for cannabis reform, CMA and GetCannaFacts team up to equip brands and dispensaries with actionable strategies to responsibly attract and educate new users
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In light of overwhelming public support for cannabis reform, CMA and GetCannaFacts team up to equip brands and dispensaries with actionable strategies to responsibly attract and educate new users
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In light of overwhelming public support for cannabis reform, CMA and GetCannaFacts team up to equip brands and dispensaries with actionable strategies to responsibly attract and educate new users
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The Cannabis Marketing Association (CMA) is partnering with newly launched educational marketing hub GetCannaFacts on a collaboration to equip cannabis brands and retailers with the resources needed to directly educate, inform, engage, and attract new cannabis consumers.
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The oxytosis/ferroptosis regulated cell death pathway is an emerging field of research owing to its pathophysiological relevance to a wide range of neurological disorders, including Alzheimer's and Parkinson's diseases and traumatic brain injury.
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Doctors, including myself, have often claimed that using medical marijuana is safer than many of the medications used to treat debilitating medical conditions. Overall, I still believe this to be true. But, a new study indicates medical cannabis use in any form may increase heart attacks and strokes. So, let's talk about it!
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As marijuana use becomes legal in some states, the dominant public opinion is that marijuana is a harmless source of mood alteration. Although the harms associated with marijuana use have not been well studied, enough information is available to cause concern.
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An unusual illness is on the rise in the United States, especially in states that have legalized marijuana. People who frequently use cannabis, including teenagers, are showing up in emergency rooms with uncontrollable vomiting.
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Salk scientist created four Cannabis-derived CBN analogs (chemical look-a-likes) with enhanced neuroprotective properties and potential for therapeutic application in neurological disorders like Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, and traumatic brain injury. Their findings reveal novel aspects of CBN's neuroprotective activity and demonstrate the clinical potential of CBN and value of studying its analogs.
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When you think of the effects of marijuana, you might think of the movies: stoner montages and teen party sequences. You might be a regular or occasional user, or have experimented with the substance at some point in your life. But one thing you probably don’t consider when you think of marijuana is how it affects your dreams.
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