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How to Help a Marijuana Addict There are no approved medications that can aid in recovery from addiction to marijuana directly, however pharmaceutical management - with more appropriate psychiatric medications - may be helpful if marijuana use is a method of 'self-medication' for an underlying mental health issue.
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Marijuana May Hold Promise As Treatment For PTSD Marijuana May Hold Promise As Treatment For PTSD. More than 5 million people suffer from symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) annually, and new research suggests that cannabis may help them find relief and may even offer better care than the current class of drugs commonly used to treat the disorder.
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What is medical marijuana? Continued research may lead to more medications. Because the marijuana plant contains chemicals that may help treat a range of illnesses or symptoms, many people argue that it should be legal for medical purposes. In fact, a growing number of states have legalized marijuana for medical use.HC increases appetite and reduces nausea. The FDA-approved THC-based medications are used for these purposes. THC may also decrease pain, inflammation (swelling and redness), and muscle control problems. CBD is a cannabinoid that does not affect the mind or behavior.
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- TruthOnPot.com – Marijuana can have a powerful effect on sleep. Some say cannabis or “weed” helps with falling asleep and many users develop a habit of smoking right before bed. Marijuana is probably best known for its ability to induce drowsiness.ll in all, marijuana users should take caution when using marijuana as a sleep aid. However, the use of commonly abused substances such as nicotine and alcohol are definitely not recommended before bedtime – both of which are known to disrupt the sleep cycle as well as exacerbate pre-existing sleep disorders.
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- On dopamine...here is the latest as of May 2000: A chemical that boosts a marijuana-like substance in the brain may inspire new treatments for brain disorders such as schizophrenia, Parkinson's disease, and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). chemical that boosts a marijuana-like substance in the brain may inspire new treatments for brain disorders such as schizophrenia, Parkinson's disease, and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
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Marijuana Abuse The treatment for marijuana abuse and dependence has many similarities to treatments for addictions to other drugs. Although there are no medications available specifically for treating marijuana dependence, professional detoxification facilities can provide a safe, supportive place for abusers to get the drug out of their systems.
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Hernando de Soto Biography for Kids Early Life. Hernando de Soto was born in Jerez de los Caballeros, Spain sometime around the year 1500. He was born to parents who lived in Extremadura, an area of great hardship and poverty. Like many young men at the time, de Soto longed to escape Extremadura and achieve military fame exploring new lands.
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- About Marijuana. Marijuana is the most widely used illegal drug among youth today. Teenagers and their parents or guardians are often unaware of the many mental and physical health risks linked to marijuana use. In fact, today's marijuana is stronger than marijuana from many years ago. Marijuana is not an approved drug or medicine in Canada. 2  Possession and use of marijuana remains illegal in Canada unless authorized by a health care provider.
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A Practical Guide to HIV Drug Side Effects Simmer for five to 10 minutes and drink throughout the day. Chopped ginger root can also be added to many dishes where it will add flavour, as well as help counter nausea. Medicinal marijuana is effective as an appetite stimulant and anti-nausea agent, so it can be a good choice for people who need both.
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Study: Marijuana Can Help Battle Depression, Anxiety, PTSD, and Addiction “When you replace a harmful drug with a less harmful drug, it’s a big benefit from a public health standpoint. In some states where medical marijuana is legal, there has been a 25 percent reduction in opioid overdoses.” Research also suggests weed may help alcoholics ween off booze.
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Marijuana: The next diabetes drug? 1 New research suggests that cannabis compounds may help control blood sugar. 2  Pot smokers also had higher levels of good cholesterol and smaller waistlines. 3  Marijuana may actually protect against obesity, researchers say.  But more research is needed to better understand the body's responses to marijuana.
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- When people talk about a drug problem, they usually mean abusing legal drugs or using illegal drugs, such as marijuana, ecstasy, cocaine, LSD, crystal meth, and heroin. (Marijuana is generally an illegal drug, but some states allow doctors to recommend it to adults for certain illnesses.)
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Marijuana: The next diabetes drug? Toking up may help marijuana users to stay slim and lower their risk of developing diabetes, according to the latest study, which suggests that cannabis compounds may help in controlling blood sugar.
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What Marijuana Actually Does to Your Brain and Body In 1970, the US Congress placed marijuana in Schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act because they considered it to have no accepted medical use.. Since then, 25 of 50 US states and DC have legalized the medical use of marijuana. Proponents of medical marijuana argue that it can be a safe and effective treatment for the symptoms of cancer, AIDS, multiple sclerosis, pain, glaucoma, epilepsy, and other conditions.
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Why Marijuana Should Be Legal Why Marijuana Should Be Legal. 1  Medicinal use: Marijuana can be used as medicine because it helps to stimulate apetite and relieve nausea in cancer and AIDS patients.  Hemp: The hemp plant is a valuable natural resource.
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- Fact: Most marijuana users never use any other illicit drug. Marijuana is the most popular and easily accessible illegal drug in the United States today. Therefore, people who have used less accessible drugs such as heroin, cocaine and LSD, are likely to have also used marijuana.
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- Marijuana is a popular drug which is mainly used for recreational purposes although there are people who use it for medical reasons, e.g. to relieve the symptoms of multiple sclerosis. Marijuana is considered to be a mixture of the following three states: Stimulant. Depressant.
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Marijuana and Breastfeeding In an ideal world, children would not come into contact with alcohol, cigarette smoke, or recreational drug use, directly, or through breast milk and second-hand smoke. All illegal drug-use, including amphetamines, cocaine, heroin, PCP or angel dust, and marijuana, are contraindicated during breastfeeding.Marijuana is in a different category from cocaine, heroin, and PCP which put babies in extreme danger of serious side effects, addiction, and even death.arijuana can cause lowered milk production by lowering levels of the hormone, prolactin, in a woman’s body. Marijuana and breastfeeding leads to babies who show signs of sedation, weakness and poor feeding patterns.
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Medical Marijuana and Parkinsonâs Disease Medical Marijuana and Parkinson's Disease. Medical Marijuana and Parkinson’s Disease. Marijuana may be an excellent alternative to, or addition to, the medication regime of someone suffering from Parkinson’s Disease. Unfortunately, many of the conventional medications prescribed for a Parkinson’s patient also come with significant, negative side effects that are not present in medical marijuana.
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- The average Neurology Nurse Practitioner age in Florida is 41 years old. As it pertains to men vs women, 49% of Neurology Nurse Practitioner are male in Florida, and 51% of the Neurology Nurse Practitioner are female in Florida.
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Medicinal Marijuana for HIV Treatment The past decade has shown that marijuana may help patients with HIV by: 1  Easing the nausea that is a side effect of some HIV treatments. 2  Increasing appetite and preventing weight loss. 3  Controlling the nerve pain (neuropathy) caused by HIV.
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Marijuana Should Be Legalized First of all, it should be legalized for a medical purpose, indeed, marijuana, pot, grass or hashish used to be a medicine. Many doctors agree on the fact that it can reduce the pain of many sicknesses; it helps cancer patients to regain their appetite, relax muscles.
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Marijuana Overdose Marijuana Overdose. Marijuana (also known as cannabis, weed, pot, grass, MJ, or dope) is used for recreational and medicinal purposes. It is the most abused drug in the U.S., especially among the younger population, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The main ingredient in this Schedule 1 drug is THC, or tetrahydrocannabinol.
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What Does Marijuana Do to Your Brain? Marijuana is perhaps the most widely used illegal drug in the world. It has been used for a wide variety of purposes for thousands of years and in many different cultures. The plant itself is used for everything from clothing to paper. Today, marijuana as a drug form is primarily used recreationally.
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- Marijuana is a popular drug which is mainly used for recreational purposes although there are people who use it for medical reasons, e.g. to relieve the symptoms of multiple sclerosis. It is used for its mood enhancing effects: it boosts confidence and esteem and causes feelings of elation.