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    Cannabis has been studied by many scientists to find the medicinal value, and to decide whether the negative effects were too damaging to ignore. Many patients use cannabis to ease pain and to help relieve symptoms from illnesses. Cannabis, wheather used for medicinal purposes or not, is damaging to the brain, damages the lungs and is not only harmful to the user, but to others around the user. In recent studies, the findings suggest that long-term cannabis use is associated with brain morphing alterations

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    Introduction Cannabis is a controlled drug within New Zealand. However, Cannabis should be used for medical purposes, but it also should be studied more and tested. This is because chemicals that the cannabis oil carries can cure cancer. What is Cannabis Cannabis, also known as hemp, is a species of the Cannabinaceae family of plants.The resinous secretions of the plant are known as hashish, which can be smoked or eaten.The fiber of the cannabis plant is cultivated as industrial hemp with uses in

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    Cannabis In California

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    Cannabis dispensaries and medical marijuana licenses have become more and more commonplace in California in recent years. Because recreational use of marijuana is not let legal in the state of California like it is in Colorado, only those who have a medical marijuana license can buy weed legally in The Golden State. Here’s how to obtain a Medical Marijuana Identification Card (MMIC): The California Department of Public Health’s Medical Marijuana Program, or MMP, created the state MMIC as well as

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    consumption of cannabis (cannabinoids) by drivers increases the risk of a motor vehicle collision. Hence, one can say that the explicit reason for this research is squared on the relationships between the acute consumption of cannabis and driving performance. On the contrary, the implicit purpose of the research is to reduce the number of vehicle collisions caused my acute consumption of cannabis (marijuana). The report also aims to assist health care professionals discover the effects of cannabis on driving

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    Cannabis Legalization

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    The Legalization of Cannabis The legalization of cannabis has been a very popular topic lately. A large majority of Americans feel that cannabis products should be legal in the United States. With new research, researchers have discovered that cannabis is essentially harmless, and is safer than legal products such as alcohol and tobacco. Most states have already legalized medical use, and more states are following the trend of Colorado to legalize recreational cannabis. Cannabis should be legal because

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    Do you have an upcoming appointment at a medical cannabis clinic? If you do, keep reading to find out what to expect. The Doctor’s Assessment The date’s marked in your calendar, you have your doctor’s referral form, and now you’re going in for your first appointment. In the beginning, you might find yourself repeating parts of your medical story to this doctor. The doctor at the medical cannabis clinic has to get to know you first to get a thorough assessment of your medical history. Similar to

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    like a miracle drug “, once said my grandfather who suffered from pancreatic cancer, who thanks to cannabis , was given 10 more months than the 3 he was expected to live. Even though medical cannabis is viewed as a street drug , it is an alternative to other prescription drugs because it can help prevent complications that prescription drugs cause and can be used to treat many diseases . Cannabis has a great medicinal purpose , and is a somewhat universal drug, that may be used in both animals and

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    Since that time 22 states, the district of Columbia and Guam have enacted similar laws (National Conference of State Legislatures, 2015). Of the 23 States, the District of Columbia and Guam now allow for comprehensive public medical marijuana and cannabis programs (National Conference of state legislatures, 2015). Recently, there have been 17 states who have approved efforts to allow use of ‘low’ THC, high cannabinoid products for medical reasons in limited situations or as a legal defense (National

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    is a big number, but what they do. Well 158.8 million of people use cannabis; which is 3.8 % of the world’s population. When we talk about cannabis there are people who are for its use, other who are against it, but neither of them can deny the fact that cannabis has long been prized for the strong and durable fiber in its stalks, and medicinal compounds produced by its female flowers, the irreplaceable goods derived from cannabis deeply influenced its medical use and spread in the world.. Today I’d

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    The debate over Cannabis is surrounded on the discussion whether the herb is valuable or destructive. This has split the citizens of many nations to two because of their varied opinions, where one half supports its use while the other half denies any advantages of it. However, the most unfortunate situation is most researchers study the debilitating effects of marijuana and avoid the usefulness offered by the weed. Fortunately, the standpoint is not the same in all countries and Canada is one such

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