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Research Led By The Cannabis Center of Excellence 

 

Cannabis research studies led by the Cannabis Center of Excellence span from public health impact to education to reduce substance abuse and more. The CCOE is involved in educational programs for healthcare professionals, policymakers, and the public. These programs disseminate research findings and provide...

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Auriculotherapy Protocol and Cannabis for Addiction? addiction endocannabinoid system (ecs) harm reduction Sep 07, 2023

By Kyona, Board Certified Ayurvedic Health Counselor, and Cannabis Educator

The ear is a microsystem of the body. There are over 200 auricular points on the surface of the ears that send messages from the brain through nerve pathways to the corresponding area(s) of imbalance to promote healing. Auriculotherapy is the stimulation of specific points on the ear with acupuncture needles, or less...

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Cannabis as a Harm Reduction Tool cannabinoids cannabis harm reduction Sep 06, 2023

By William Brown, Certified Cannabis Educator

Harm reduction is an evidence-based approach that aims to reduce the negative consequences of substance use and improve the health and well-being of people who use drugs. One of the strategies of harm reduction (1) is to offer safer alternatives (2) to more harmful substances, such as opioids, alcohol, cocaine, or nicotine. Cannabis may,...

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Dry Herb Vaporizing Cannabis: Unveiling Healthier and More Controlled Consumption harm reduction vaporization Sep 06, 2023

By Dr. Demetria Bates, DNP, FNP-BC, CCE

Smoking cannabis has been the primary consumption method for many decades, but in recent years cannabis consumers have been moving away from traditional smoking methods to dry herb vaporization. This transition is driven by scientific evidence that focuses on the various benefits of vaporizing cannabis.

The Centre for Addiction and Mental Health suggests...

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Empowering Wellness: Navigating Medical Cannabis in Harm Reduction alcohol cessation anxiety cannabinoids cbd harm reduction nausea opioid cessation pain receptors sleep thc Sep 03, 2023

Hosted By: Debi Wimberley - Founder of the Effective Cannabis Newsletter with Guest Yakima Palmer, an MSNM, RHIA, CPC, Certified Cannabis Educator and Coach

Listen in as two experienced medical Cannabis Educators discuss the never-ending impact of substance use, both prescribed and illicit. They reveal how cannabinoid therapies are an effective treatment to...

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Cannabis Helped My Chronic Pain, Arthritis, and Migraines cbd cbda cbg cbga harm reduction insomnia intimacy migraines pain stigma testimonial Jul 06, 2023

Submitted by Tricia Mills from Oahu, Hawaii

 

I am 67 years old. I live on the island of Oahu in the state of Hawaii. On March 6, 1990, I checked myself into a women’s treatment center for alcoholism and drug addiction. I have been dealing with migraines ever since.

 

Pain, arthritis, and migraines

Having used cannabis since 2010, the symptoms of piercing pain on one side or the...

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Cannabis Helped Me See I Am Not Meant to Suffer harm reduction migraines pain ptsd testimonial May 04, 2023

Submitted by William B. from South Philadelphia, PA

 

I'm 45 years old. Born in Atlantic City, NJ, and raised in South Philadelphia, PA. I've been dealing with chronic pain, migraines, and PTSD my whole life. I am also a recovering addict.

 

The challenges I face on the daily are

Pain and PTSD. As a result, any number of things can happen...procrastination, hypervigilance, detachment,...

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How Can CBD Oil Change Mental Health Treatment? anxiety cbd consumption methods depression harm reduction opioid cessation ptsd sleep May 04, 2023

This article was shared courtesy of United Patients Group

 

The medical benefits of cannabis have been known to humanity for a long time now. Using cannabis compounds for medicinal purposes becomes more and more popular as the laws and society awareness changes.

Because of the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic, due to lockdowns and stress, many people started suffering from all kinds of mental...

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