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2:45 Scoliosis is a sideways curvature of the spine, often diagnosed in adolescents.
3:07 Parisa explained that her daughter developed Gastroparesis from medication given to her for scoliosis, which is a disease where the stomach cannot empty itself in a normal way. Learn more about the causes, symptoms, and treatments: https://www.niddk.nih.gov/health-information/digestive-diseases/gastroparesis/symptoms-causes
04:48 Cannabis use for children lacks research, but some helpful information is available. Gain insight with this scholarly article: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7000154/
05:41 Women Grow connects, educates, and inspires women in the cannabis industry by hosting events, creating programs, and growing a community. Learn more: https://womengrow.com/
14:00 Parisa tells a story about when her dog accidentally ingested THC. While this is a common occurrence- accidents happen!- and is usually no problem, be sure to keep your cannabis in a safe place away from pets.
19:50 Interested in a medical card for your child in Arizona? Learn more about the process: https://www.azdhs.gov/documents/licensing/medical-marijuana/patients/patient-under-18-application-checklist.pdf
20:13 Parisa states that around 70% of medical cards are issued for chronic pain. A new study from the journal Health Affairs found it was more than 62% of cardholders. Source: https://www.healthline.com/health-news/what-drives-patients-to-use-medical-marijuana-chronic-pain#:~:text=A%20new%20study%20found%20that,so%20to%20treat%20chronic%20pain.
23:04 Parisa runs “Blunt Brunch” with co-founder Adelia Carrillo, which is a social event for women in cannabis to have blunt conversations. Learn more on Instagram @blunt.brunch or on their website https://www.bluntbrunch.com/meet-us.
