The plant itself (usually in the form of dried flowers), plant derived products (oils, concentrates, plant derived THC), and synthetic cannabinoids are currently being debated for its utility in managing chronic pain. Most of the evidence seems to suggest that there may be some benefit in ...
Driving under the influence of cannabis is common among patients prescribed medical marijuana for chronic pain, in findings investigators describe as "concerning." A study of nearly 800 individuals prescribed medical marijuana showed more than half reported driving within 2 hours of use. About the sam...
Chronic pain is an approved use in 18 of the 23 states that allow medical marijuana, but not in Illinois. A recent review of 79 studies involving more than 6,000 patients found moderate-quality evidence to support the use of medical marijuana for treating it. The other types of pain approv...
chronic pain multiple sclerosis (cannabinoids, primarily nabiximols)Which states allow recreational use of marijuana?Rules surrounding recreational use of marijuana vary by state or territory. Check the laws in each area, as differences exist for quantity allowed, plant growing, and retail sales, amon...
Opiates are very strong powerful pain medicines that can be highly addictive. They also can be deadly since opiates sometimes suppress the respiratory system. As a cancer doctor, Abrams was motivated to find safe and effective treatments for chronic pain. Patients in the cannabis-opiates study expe...
Clinical Crossroads Medical Marijuana for Treatment of Chronic Pain and Other Problems Kevin P. Hill, MD, MHS JAMA Twenty-three states and Washington, DC, allow the use of marijuana to treat certain medical conditions. Marijuana as Medicine Medical marijuana laws differ widely from state to state...
Cannabinoid Hyperemesis Syndrome (CHS) is a horrible condition triggered by chronic THC exposure in genetically susceptible individuals. Once triggered, the individual will experience nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain for as long as they continue …[Read More...]about Cannabinoid Hyperemesis Syndrome...
According to experts from GoShango, the Indica strain is effective in the treatment of muscle spasms, chronic pain, and tremors, which makes it one of the possible solutions for the treatment of diseases which cause such side effects. The Pharmacology of Medical Marijuana Cannabis contains more ...
Cancer is a fatal disease. Learn how medical marijuana for cancer helps people fight back and how you can qualify for a medical marijuana card in Florida.
scheduling mechanism, with center-right policy institute American Action Forum stating in 2020 that classifying marijuana as a Schedule I drug has "largely stalled marijuana research" and made it ‘more difficult to understand the consequences of marijuana use and its potential for chronic pain ...