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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 Nonetheless, guidelines pertaining to the use of cannabis-based treatments for chronic pain relief have been somewhat hazy…up until now. New guidelines for cannabis in chronic pain were recently published by a group of Canadian researchers.

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The AHRQ Wants to Learn About Cannabis and Kratom For Chronic Pain

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In adults with chronic pain , what are the harms of Kratom or other plant-based substances for treatment of chronic pain? In adults with chronic pain, what are the harms of cannabinoids? In adults with chronic pain, what are the benefits of cannabinoids? A Statement from the AHRQ.

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Research Shows Chronic Pain Patients See Sustained Improvement With Cannabis Use

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Chronic pain patients who used cannabis saw sustained improvement in their condition over time, according to the results of a recently released study. An abstract of the research, “No pain, all gain? The data revealed a sustained improvement in the participants’ symptoms. More Research Needed For Chronic Pain.

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Survey Data Reveals Most Common Reasons People Use CBD

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The study, based on survey data and published in the Journal of Cannabis Research, showed “that CBD users take the drug to manage self-perceived anxiety, stress, sleep, and other symptoms, often in low doses, and these patterns vary by demographic characteristics.”. View original article. Stress, anxiety, and quality of sleep.

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Finding Hope: MMJ’s Impact on Maryland Communities

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This article explores the profound impact of MMJ on Maryland communities, shedding light on the medical marijuana benefits experienced by patients and the positive effects it has had on the state’s communities. It has improved the quality of life for those dealing with chronic pain, nausea, seizures, and other medical conditions.

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Vice Article: Australians Can Get a Medicinal Cannabis Prescription for Pretty Much Anything

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First academic study of national medicinal cannabis data. Using data from the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) – Australia’s Special Access Scheme B, the researchers found the other two top reasons for prescriptions were pain and sleep disorders. Read their full article at . 11 May 2022.

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In his first article of the new year, Raphael Mechoulam and other Israeli scientists look at the “real life experiences of medical cannabis treatment in autism.” Their data suggests that ADHD causes later cannabis use, which may support the notion that THC is used to self medicate (although ADHD is associated with heavier use of many drugs).