Discusses the medical effects of cannabis. Ways by which cannabis affect the brain; Three main cannabinoids responsible for cannabis effects; Range of cannabis potencies; Source of cannabis in Great Britain; Studies on th...
Effects of cannabis (marijuana) include: an altered state of consciousness. The user may feel "high", very happy, euphoric, relaxed, sociable and uninhibited. distorted perceptions of time and space. The user may feel more sensitive to things around them, and may also experience a more vivid...
Medical cannabis is a flexible medication poised to help you with various side effects of a whole range of medical disorders likeglaucoma,cancer,multiple sclerosis, HIV/AIDS andmore. But just like other medications, medical weed can cause specific effects. However, the side effects of cannabis are...
There are concerns about the adverse effects of cannabis among adolescents because the risks are greater to the immature brain and neurological system. Concerns include an increased risk ofschizophreniaand loss of IQ. There are public health concerns about the safety of driving under the influence of...
The legalization of cannabis for medical and recreational purposes has progressed internationally. Cannabis and cannabinoids are advocated for a plethora o
To better determine the long-term effects of medical cannabis treatment, Safakish et al15 examined changes on the SF-12 (a short-form version of the SF-36) over 12 months in 751 patients with chronic pain commencing medical cannabis treatment. While statistically significant improvements were ...
The Health Effects of Cannabis and Cannabinoids: The Current State of Evidence and Recommendations for Research. The National Academies Press; 2017. 14. Hasin D, Walsh C. Cannabis use, cannabis use disorder, and comorbid psychiatric illness: a narrative review. J Clin Med. 2020;10...
Dr. Beth McGinty, chief of the Division of Health Policy and Economics at Weill Cornell Medicine, used a study design that emulates a clinical trial to analyze the effects of medical cannabis laws on treatment for people with chronic non-cancer pain. The
“What are the best and healthiest ways to consume medical cannabis?” This is a very important question because it determines several things such as how soon you will begin to appreciate the effects of this plant and how much of it will actually get into your bloodstream. Traditional drugs ...
The health effects of cannabis and cannabinoids: the current state of evidence and recommendations for research. Retrieved from http://nationalacademies.org/hmd/~/media/Files/Report%20Files/2017/Cannabis-Health-Effects/Cannabis-report-highlights.pdf. World Health Organization (WHO) (2018a). European...