Tag: medical marijuana
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When You Light Up, You Might Feel Nauseous — If You Have This Little-Known Condition
Get Pregnant Fast A friend recently shared her struggles with anxiety after a long day at work. Once she gets home, prepares dinner, and puts her two young children to bed, she finds herself fretting over the tasks she didn’t complete. Living in California, where recreational cannabis is legal, I suggested she unwind with a…
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How Medical Marijuana Transformed My Chronic Illness Experience (And Made Me a Better Parent)
Get Pregnant Fast After a distressing incident that left my children frightened, I turned to medical marijuana to manage the chronic pain from my rheumatoid arthritis (RA). The night I frightened my kids is one I won’t forget. “Cuddle Bug!” I shouted to my youngest daughter, my lips exaggeratedly puckered. “Come give Mommy a big…
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What’s the Concern with Marijuana Use During Pregnancy?
Read more In December 2017, a study from the Journal of the American Medical Association highlighted a growing trend of marijuana use among expectant mothers in Northern California. This trend has been on the rise since the 1990s across the nation. Many women report using marijuana to alleviate morning sickness, while others turn to it…
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States With More Lenient Marijuana Laws Experience Decreased Opioid Usage
Get Pregnant Fast In a promising development in the fight against America’s opioid crisis, recent studies reveal that states with more lenient marijuana laws are witnessing a decline in opioid consumption. Research indicates that jurisdictions where medical marijuana is more accessible are seeing lower rates of opioid usage, suggesting a potential shift in pain management…