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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.

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

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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.

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Survey Finds 40% of Chronic Pain Patients Swapped Opioids for Medical Cannabis

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The objective of the survey published in December 2020 explored “ the effect that medical cannabis has on prescription opioid medication usage for the treatment of chronic pain at three medical cannabis practice sites ”. They conducted an online survey of patients from three medical practice sites.

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Migraine Patients: 82% Say Marijuana Works

CannaMD

Cannabis has been used for centuries to manage chronic pain from all sources and, as a recent study highlights, its positive effects extend to migraines. Hybrid strains were most commonly preferred for all types of pain, with “OG Shark” the most preferred strain in the migraine and other headache groups.).

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Survey Reveals Almost Half of Canada’s MMJ Patients Reduced Their Alcohol and Opioid Consumption

Veriheal

New data published in the Journal of Cannabis Research claims that almost one in two authorized medical cannabis patients in Canada managed to either completely stop or reduce their intake of controlled substances, such as alcohol and opioids , by using cannabis. Integrating Cannabis Into Mainstream Healthcare.

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Sleep patterns can predict teen cannabis use, researchers say

The Cannigma

Certain sleep patterns in teens are associated with increased odds of cannabis use and binge drinking behavior the following year, claims new research from the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. Preference for sleeping late at night was associated with a greater likelihood of cannabis use the following year. Shutterstock).

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New Mexico: Lawmakers Approve Marijuana Decriminalization, Other Reform Bills

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State lawmakers have approved a series of bills reducing penalties for marijuana possession offenses and strengthening and expanding legal protections for medical cannabis patients. Once signed into law, the reduced penalties take effect on July 1, 2019. ” The effective date of the Act is July 1, 2019. DECRIMINALIZATION.