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Report Says Cannabis Use Among Pregnant Women Increased During the Pandemic

Veriheal

From January 2019 to December 2020, a team of researchers at Kaiser Permanente “examined urine toxicology tests for cannabis from the first prenatal visit for 100,005 pregnancies (involving 95,412 women) at Kaiser Permanente in Northern California…comparing positive tests in the pre-pandemic period with those during the pandemic period.”

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Exploring the Benefits of Cannabis for Chronic Pain Management

United Patients Group

A 2019 systematic review and meta-analysis concluded that medical marijuana provided a meaningful reduction in chronic pain symptoms and improved patients’ quality of life. Prioritize stress management and emotional care, as chronic pain can often lead to feelings of frustration, anxiety , and depression.