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Chronic Pain & Cannabis

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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.

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8 Interesting Health Benefits of Cannabis That You Should Know

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According to research, CBD has been proven to alleviate chronic pain by changing endocannabinoid receptor function, decreasing inflammation, and engaging with neurotransmitters. When taken alone, CBD appears to be useful for specific forms of pain, namely nerve pain and backache, according to some studies.

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‘Too costly, not enough evidence it works’, says UK in blow to cannabis campaigners

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In November 2018, the legal status of cannabis was changed to allow specialist clinicians to legally prescribe cannabis-derived medicinal products to patients with an exceptional clinical need, following a high-profile media campaign. Pro-cannabis charities for individuals suffering debilitating illnesses have also reacted angrily.

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5 Benefits of Taking Cannabis During Chemotherapy

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It then activates the brain’s reward system and reduces pain. THC will not make you high but will give you instant relief from the shooting and chronic pain. Helps to deal with nerve pain. Nerve damage can cause weakness, numbness, and even pain in the nerves. Increases appetite.