What is Harm Reduction?

In the purest sense, harm reduction strategies are efforts to reduce the effects of any harm that comes our way, whether that harm comes from natural causes, such as the inevitable break-down and need for repair of organic matter, or from external causes. such as injury, disease, or well-intentioned medical treatments.

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The Endocannabinoid System

Cannabinoids and the endocannabinoid system (ECS) encompass both ancient and complex aspects of our biology. The endocannabinoid system exists in all vertebrate species, and may have begun evolving as early as 600 million years ago.

Dosing Cannabis as Medicine

Medicinal cannabis is unique because dosing is patient-centered, self-titrated, and takes time for patients to find the right dose where therapeutic effects are maximized while adverse effects minimized.

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Clinical Endocannabinoid Deficiency Syndrome

The three most studied conditions linked to Clinical Endocannabinoid Deficiency (CED) are migraines, fibromyalgia, and Irritable Bowel Syndrome.

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Effects, Side Effects, Adverse Effects

The effects of cannabis can be as variable as the individual patients who use this medicine. Learn more about therapeutic, side, and adverse effects.

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Cancer and Cannabis: Palliative and Antitumor Effects

There is clear evidence that cannabinoids can be an effective palliative care option for cancer patients.

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Can Cannabis Help with Traumatic Brain Injury in Football Players?

Cannabis is a valuable ally in preventing brain injury. CBD and THC both decrease the release of glutamate, thus sparing the neurons from excitotoxicity and cell death.

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Epilepsy and Cannabis: An Overview

It is known that cannabinoids reduce inflammation, and inflammation is often associated with seizures.

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Cannabis for PTSD

The endocannabinoid system is intimately involved with not only the ability to forget painful, damaging memories, but with fear conditioning as well.

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Gastrointestinal Conditions and the Endocannabinoid System

The endocannabinoid system plays a significant role in the functioning and health of the gastrointestinal system. These findings support the historical use of cannabis to treat digestive disorders dating back centuries.