Remove 2019 Remove Chronic Pain Remove Patients
article thumbnail

Trump & Cannabis Rescheduling: What You Need to Know

Americans for Safe Access

Issues Cannabis Therapeutics Cannabis Product Safety Patient Rights & Protections Cannabis Scheduling & YOU! Translation: Rescheduling is a real win for patients and science — but without congressional follow-through, Schedule III could become another long holding pattern. Patient Organizations?  A

article thumbnail

Ask The Green Nurse: Why Do People Use Medical Cannabis? Top 3 Evidence-Based Reasons to Consider Plant Medicine

The Cannigma

From chronic pain and anxiety to PTSD, sleep disorders, and insomnia, medical cannabis works by engaging the endocannabinoid system (ECS)—the body’s internal regulatory network that maintains balance and homeostasis across various physiological systems. Cannabis gave me my life back.” Cannabis is helping me live my best life.”

Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

FDA Approves Ketamine Nasal Spray as First and Only Standalone Therapy for Treatment-Resistant Depression

Veriheal

In 2019, the FDA approved Spravato to treat treatment-resistant depression (TRD), with optional uses alone or alongside oral antidepressant medication (both required if suicidal ). Clinicians typically use ketamine as a general anesthetic, but they also use it to alleviate treatment-resistant chronic pain and seizures.

article thumbnail

Groundbreaking Medical Trial Investigates CBD for Chronic Pain Relief in Spinal Cord Injury Patients

Veriheal

If you or someone close to you has suffered a spinal cord injury (SCI) , chances are chronic pain may have been a constant companion. In this article, we’ll closely examine this fascinating exploration of cutting-edge research and learn how this study could transform the future of pain relief for spinal cord injury patients.

article thumbnail

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. At United Patients Group , we are committed to providing reliable, evidence-based information and expert insights on medical marijuana and its potential applications.

article thumbnail

Nevada: Governor Signs Medical Cannabis Expansion Measure

NORML

Steve Sisolak has signed legislation, Senate Bill 430 , expanding the pool of patients eligible for medical cannabis therapy. The measure allows patients diagnosed with anxiety disorders, autism, chronic pain, opioid dependency, and other conditions to obtain a recommendation for medical cannabis.

article thumbnail

Doctors Get New Clinical Guidelines for Managing Chronic Pain With Cannabis, Courtesy of Canadian Researchers

Veriheal

Chronic pain —a condition that affects 50.2 annually — is one of the most common reasons why medical marijuana is sought out by patients in the United States, Canada, and beyond. Nonetheless, guidelines pertaining to the use of cannabis-based treatments for chronic pain relief have been somewhat hazy…up until now.