Remove Chronic Pain Remove Clinical Trials Remove Conditions Remove Marijuana
article thumbnail

CDC Seeks Public Comments Regarding Chronic Pain Management

NORML

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is seeking public comments on how Americans with chronic pain are successfully treating their symptoms. CDC invites comments specifically on topics focused on using or prescribing opioid pain medications, non-opioid medications, or non-pharmacological treatments.”

article thumbnail

Clinical Trial Explores CBD’s Influence on Cannabis Safety

Veriheal

THC (short for delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol) is the primary psychotropic element of the marijuana plant, found in the leaves and flowers. The cannabinoid is being utilized for a broad spectrum of medical problems, such as chronic pain, stress, anxiety, sleep/insomnia, skin care, migraine, seizures, neurological conditions, and inflammation.

Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

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

Trending Sources

article thumbnail

What Are The Most Common Conditions MMJ Is Prescribed For?

MMJ Recs

In recent years, a significant shift has occurred in the perception of medical marijuana, transforming it from a controversial substance to a recognized and, in some places, a legal form of medical treatment. Medical marijuana, however, has emerged as a potential alternative.

article thumbnail

Study: Marijuana Inhaler Safe and Effective for Treating Chronic Pain

The Joint Blog

According to a new study published in the European Journal of Pain, delivering a precise doses of THC via a specialized inhaler is associated with pain mitigation in patients with neuropathy and other complex pain conditions. “The 1mg dose showed a significant pain decrease compared to the placebo.

article thumbnail

Chronic Pain & Cannabis

420 Insight

Prominent health organizations acknowledge the benefits and lack of side effects of using medical cannabis for controlling chronic pain Chronic pain is widely accepted by the medical community to signify disease itself, which can be made much worse by environmental and psychological factors.

article thumbnail

Unlocking the Potential of CBD: Exploring The Benefits of CBD in Medical Marijuana

MMJ Recs

In recent years, the spotlight on CBD (cannabidiol) within medical marijuana has intensified, with researchers and medical professionals delving deeper into its potential therapeutic benefits. CBD, one of the many cannabinoids found in the cannabis plant, has been garnering attention for its promising effects on various health conditions.

CBD 52
article thumbnail

Survey: Three Of Four Military Veterans Would Consider Using Medical Cannabis

NORML

“Federal lawmakers must stop discriminating against veterans with regard to matters of marijuana and health,” said NORML Political Director Justin Strekal. Proposed federal legislation to direct the agency to conduct clinical trials on the use of cannabis for PTSD and for other conditions is currently pending in the US House and Senate.