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Cannabinoids: THC

FloridaMarijuana.net

A 2006 edition of Current Pharmacology published an article titled: “Role of the Cannabinoid System in Pain Control and Therapeutic Implications for the Management of Acute and Chronic Pain Episodes”. Physically, THC is effective in pain reduction, including muscular and chronic pain, and also increases appetite.

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What seniors need to know before getting a medical marijuana card

The Cannigma

The percentage of Americans over 65 who had reported using cannabis in the past year had increased tenfold between 2006 to 2018, from 0.4% Across the United States, the most common health condition treated with medical cannabis is chronic pain. to 4.2%, according to a study published in February, 2020.

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A Patient’s Guide to CBD and Drug Interactions

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Drug interactions reported in the scientific literature most often occur at very high doses used in clinical trials of epilepsy and other conditions. For example, most statin drugs can cause memory issues, muscle pain, fatigue and muscle weakness. Epilepsy & behavior case reports 9 (2018): 10. 2006): 349-353.

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Medical vs Recreational Cannabis in Rhode Island

Canna Care Docs

Since 2006, Rhode Island medical patients with qualifying conditions have enjoyed medical cannabis. Thanks to recent state legislation , adult residents can soon buy recreational marijuana from licensed dispensaries.

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A Patient’s Guide to CBD and Drug Interactions

Healer

Drug interactions reported in the scientific literature most often occur at very high doses used in clinical trials of epilepsy and other conditions.[1]. For example, most statin drugs can cause memory issues, muscle pain, fatigue and muscle weakness. Epilepsy & behavior case reports 9 (2018): 10. [4] 2006): 349-353.

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Paper: The transition of cannabis into the mainstream of Australian healthcare: framings in professional medical publications

Cannabis Law Report

Chronic pain or pain were the conditions most frequently mentioned in articles about cannabis, followed by epilepsy, cancer or cancer pain, and nausea and chemotherapy. Refractory paediatric epilepsy. Cancer pain. Neuropathic pain. Conclusions. Palliative care indications. 2019 ; Sarris et al.

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AAFP ( American Academy of Family Physicians) Releases Marijuana, Cannabinoids Position Paper

Cannabis Law Report

26 Evidence is most substantial for nausea and vomiting associated with chemotherapy, chronic pain treatment, multiple sclerosis spasticity, and intractable seizures associated with Dravet syndrome and Lennox-Gastaut syndrome. Cannabinoids have been assessed for chronic pain management. Accessed August 20, 2019.