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Microdosing Cannabis in Miami: What It Is and How It Might Help

LifeCannMD

Researchers followed chronic pain patients and found something fascinating: the group using just 2.5 to 5mg of THC got almost the same pain relief as people taking much higher doses we’re talking 64% pain reduction versus 71%. That’s roughly equivalent to a few grains of rice in terms of the actual medicine.

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Clinical Trial: Cannabinoid Administration Via a Metered-Dose Inhaler Is Safe and Effective for Chronic Pain Patients

NORML

A team of Israeli researchers conducted a randomized placebo-controlled clinical trial to assess the safety and efficacy of a novel, metered-dose cannabis inhaler in 27 patients with chronic pain. Chronic pain is the most commonly reported qualifying condition among medical cannabis patients enrolled in state-specific access programs.

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Exploring the Benefits of Cannabis for Chronic Pain Management

United Patients Group

Chronic pain affects millions of people worldwide and presents a significant burden on their quality of life, daily functioning, and mental well-being. Cannabis, with its diverse array of cannabinoids, may provide relief for different types of chronic pain by targeting multiple aspects of the pain pathway.

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Study: Daily Cannabis Use Among Pain Patients Associated with Less Non-Prescription Opioid Use

NORML

Patients suffering from persistent pain conditions who frequently use cannabis are far less likely to use non-prescription opioids, according to longitudinal data published in the journal PLOS One. Authors reported “an independent negative association between frequent cannabis use and frequent illicit opioid use.” ’

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Bicameral Legislation To Force The VA To Conduct Research

NORML

The legislation “would direct VA to conduct clinical research with varying forms of medicinal cannabis to evaluate the safety and effects of cannabis on health outcomes of veterans with PTSD and veterans with chronic pain.” ” Click here to send a message to your lawmakers and encourage them to cosponsor the bill. .

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Studies: Medical Cannabis Enrollees Typically Reduce Their Use of Opioids

NORML

Patients diagnosed with chronic pain and other debilitating conditions typically reduce, or in some cases, eliminate their use of opioids following their enrollment in state-sanctioned medical cannabis access programs. Several peer-reviewed studies now document this trend.

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The Top Medical Cannabis Research of 2017

MGC Pharma

The Top Medical Cannabis Research of 2017 A word from Ron Lipsky, Manager of Business Development and International Relations at MGC Pharmaceuticals MGC Pharma is still riding off the success of 2017 as we progress into 2018, with many exciting developments on the horizon.