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Study Finds That Medical Marijuana Patient Registration Has Grown More Than 600% Since 2016

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Medical cannabis is more popular than ever before, with 38 states having legalized some form of it for various health conditions. million patients in 2022, a sharp increase from the 3.1 million patients in 2022, a sharp increase from the 3.1 This data aligns with Americans’ rising acceptance of cannabis.

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Study: Cannabis Associated with Reduced Opioid Use, Prolonged Benefits in Pain Patients

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The daily use of cannabis by patients with chronic pain conditions is associated with prolonged improvements in pain management and subjects’ overall quality of life, as well as sustained reductions in the use of opioids, according to longitudinal data published in the journal Pain Medicine.

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Study: Cannabis Safe and Effective in Fibromyalgia Patients

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The administration of herbal cannabis is safe and effective in patients diagnosed with fibromyalgia, according to clinical data published this month in the Journal of Clinical Medicine. Israeli investigators assessed the use of cannabis over a six-month period in 211 patients with the disease.

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More Seniors Are Using Cannabis As Medicine

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Additionally, cannabis has shown promise in easing symptoms of chronic conditions such as arthritis, insomnia, and anxiety. Additionally, using cannabis for medical conditions does not mean THC must be consumed. CBD also plays an important role in management of conditions without the psychoactive high.

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Clinical Trial: Cannabinoid Administration Via a Metered-Dose Inhaler Is Safe and Effective for Chronic Pain Patients

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The delivery of precise doses of THC via an inhaler is associated with pain mitigation in patients with neuropathy and other complex pain conditions, according to clinical trial data published in the European Journal of Pain. Participants inhaled a precise dose containing either THC (at doses of either 0.5mg or 1mg) or placebo. .”

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States That Restrict MMJ Access Are Interfering With Patients’ Rights, Study Shows

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As medicinal and recreational cannabis legalization continues to sweep across the United States, a recent study paints a concerning portrait of many states denying or restricting medical marijuana (MMJ) access. How Do MMJ Restrictions Affect Patients and Doctors? Many patients take MMJ for more reasons than one.

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Why More and More Patients are Turning to MMJ for Pain Management

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Benefits of Medical Marijuana for Pain Relief The medicinal properties of marijuana, particularly its cannabinoids, have been harnessed for centuries. Medical marijuana is increasingly recognized for its ability to offer relief in conditions such as neuropathic pain, arthritis, and pain associated with certain medical treatments.