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Nearly 40% of Americans are Using Cannabis to Cope

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by Ben Hartman |
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Codi Peterson, PharmD

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How Cannabis Helps Rheumatoid Arthritis

Dr. Daniela Garelick explains why cannabis can be a good treatment option for some rheumatoid arthritis patients.

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Cannabis Helped Me Get Off Opioids

"I don't think I could be the father that I am today if I didn't have cannabis," says...

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The Pharaohs Were Getting Lit – Medical Cannabis in Ancient Egypt

Usage of Cannabis in ancient Egypt goes back 4,000 years Egyptian hieroglyphs called it ‘shemshemet’ and it was...

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Why Medical Marijuana Helps Chronic Pain

Medical marijuana doesn't necessarily directly address chronic pain, but it can improve the overall quality of life for...

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How Cannabis Can Fight the Opioid Epidemic

The opioid epidemic and really impacted both the medical community and the populations of different countries at large....

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Delivery Methods for Medical Cannabis

An overview of the three primary delivery methods for medical cannabis: inhalation, oral ingestion, and topical application.

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How Cannabis Helps Rheumatoid Arthritis

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Cannabis Helped Me Get Off Opioids

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The Pharaohs Were Getting Lit – Medical Cannabis in Ancient Egypt

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Why Medical Marijuana Helps Chronic Pain

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Delivery Methods for Medical Cannabis

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