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Drug traffickers sentenced after smuggling millions of dollars worth of cocaine

ATLANTA - Amos Christolin is the last defendant to be sentenced for his role in a scheme to smuggle dozens of kilograms of cocaine hidden in tubs of butter from Haiti and distribute the drugs within the United States, including through the Atlanta area. “Dangerous drugs smuggled from overseas threaten our communities and risk serious disruption to our international carriers,” said U.S. Attorney Ryan K. Buchanan. “We are grateful for the excellent coordination of our federal, state, and local law enforcement, and international, partners who made this successful investigation and prosecution possible.” “Together, we were able to prevent a substantial…

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Chronic Pain

Chronic pain is long standing pain that persists beyond the usual recovery period or occurs along with a chronic health condition, such as arthritis. Chronic pain may be "on" and "off" or continuous. It may affect people to the point that they can't work, eat properly, take part in physical activity, or enjoy life. Chronic pain last months or years and happens in all parts of the body. It interferes with daily life and can lead to depression and anxiety. The first step in treatment is to find and treat the cause. When that isn’t possible, the most effective approach…

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Best Medical Marijuana Strain for Chronic Pain in 2022

The researchers found that participants preferred indica strains for pain management, sedation, and sleep while they would opt for sativa strains to improve energy and mood. Regarding pain management, participants reported a statistically significant effect when using indica for: non-migraine headaches. Chronic pain is one of the most uncomfortable and difficult ailments to manage. Furthermore, it is one of the most common reasons why people seek out medical cannabis. Best Medical Marijuana Strains for Pain, best strain for inflammation and pain There are two main types of cannabis: Sativas and Indicas. While some Sativas and Hybrid strains are known to…

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Cannabis 101

Cannabis 101 is as a result of THC and CBD compounds found in Marijuana. These are know as Cannabinoid. So,(CBD) cannabidiol and (THC) tetrahydrocannabinol are the two most prominent cannabinoids found in cannabis. THC vs. CBD CBD and THC both interact with the body’s endocannabinoid system and its specialized cannabinoid receptors, known as CB1 and CB2. It is through these interactions that CBD and THC augment the endocannabinoid system and encourage balance. The CBD graduates the high of THC and reduces its adverse/side effects linked to psychosis. It keeps the experience more pleasant while increasing relaxation it helps to find…

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MEDICAL MARIJUANA: AN ENERGIZER FOR THE ELDERLY

 Older  adults can benefit from marijuana in many ways especially those  with chronic conditions as the legalization of marijuana in most states  across the country has given more access than ever to the healing properties of the all-natural marijuana plant. One of the main problems faced by old people is a lack of energy or motivation to do anything. It should be noted that there are certain cannabis strains that actually energize the user and make them more productive as older people struggling with sleepiness can take advantage of the uplifting nature of these strains, while also reaping the additional health…

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CBD: An All-Natural Aid to Treatment of Degenerative Disc Disease

CBD is the second most abundant cannabinoid in marijuana sativa and medical research shows that CBD is a powerful ingredient with a potential to one day help in treating symptoms of Degenerative Disc Disease.every week new research is revealed proving the potentials of CBD for aiding the treatment of certain health conditions. CBD is finally being recognised as a cannabinoid with a lot of therapeutic power despite the slow-moving progress of gaining universal backing from the medical community. One of the health conditions in which CBD displayed a significant promise is degenerative disc disease. What are DEGENERATIVE DISC DISEASE A German exercise…

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Marijuana and the Management of Chronic Nonmalignant Neuropathic Pain

What is Chronic Nonmalignant Neuropathic Pain? Chronic nonmalignant pain  referes to an “unpleasant sensory and emotional experience accompanied with actual or potential tissue damage” which can last for either 3 months or longer or longer than expected given a certain injury. This pain can result from trauma, a disease process, or an unknown cause. The cause of pain is a direct result of damage or compression of a nerve reason it is called neuropathic pain. Chronic malignant pain on its part is associated with a severe/worsening known disease process, and is often experienced by patients suffering with cancer.    The medicine commonly prescribed…

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The Uses, Benefits, and Surprising Facts about Cannabis Topicals

Topical application is by far the safest method among other ways of consuming marijuana. Users won’t experience the “high” associated with smoking weed or ingesting the herb added the fact that topical marijuana use, such as with ointments and creams, can be very effective in providing the body cells with beneficial cannabinoids. How do marijuana Topicals Work?  A research work published by the US National Library of Medicine, revealed that both CB1 and CB2 receptors are located in many sectors of human skin such as hair follicles, nerve fiber bundles, and even sweat glands. This implies chemical compounds found in…

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Cannabis May Help Protect Against Osteoporosis

Marijuana  has shown to be beneficial in treating a variety of diseases related to age, one of which being .Osteoporosis  which is often overlooked in this regard, but of recent has been linked to the endocannabinoid system (ECS). What Is Osteoporosis? The term osteoporosis is linked to the aging process and refers to “porous bones”.  It’s a disorder where the bones lose their mass and mineral content rendering them more fragile and susceptible to fractures. Research has shown that medical cannabis is an osteoarthritis treatment and that it helps lower the risk of osteoporosis and strengthens bone tissue. it should be noted…

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Marijuana Therapy for the Treatment of Symptoms of Glaucoma

What is Glaucoma? The optic nerve is responsible for carrying signals from the eye to the brain thus resulting in vision.  It should be noted that Glaucoma can damage the optic nerve, and if left untreated, long-standing glaucoma can result to blindness. glaucoma causes increase in pressure within the eye  or what is known as intra-ocular pressure which results from abnormalities with the amount of fluid in the front portion of the eye, known as “aqueous humor“, which is secreted by a part of the eye known as  the ciliary body. Two things can cause pressure in the eye:  a decrease in…

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