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Clinical Trial: Oral THC Administration Associated with Opioid-Sparing Effects

NORML

Investigators affiliated with the Saint Anthony Hospital and Medical Campus in Colorado assessed the impact of the off-label use of dronabinol (FDA-approved synthetic oral THC) on opioid consumption patterns in trauma patients with acute pain. Sixty-six patients participated in the study.

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

NORML

Investigators observed initial reductions in patients’ opioid consumption at three months. Patients further reduced their opioid intake at six months and again at twelve months.

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Understanding Cannabis Use Disorder: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment

United Patients Group

Common symptoms include: Inability to Cut Down : Despite trying to reduce or stop use, individuals find it difficult to control their cannabis consumption. Continued Use Despite Consequences : Even after facing legal issues, health problems, or relationship conflicts due to cannabis use, individuals with CUD may continue their consumption.

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Study: CBD “Promising” Therapy for Cocaine Addiction

CannaMD

A new review published by scientific journal, Pharmacology Biochemistry and Behavior , has found that marijuana cannabinoid, CBD, is a “promising” therapy for treating cocaine dependence. Exploring alternative therapies, researchers turned their attention to marijuana cannabinoid, cannabidiol – more commonly referred to as CBD.

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Cannabinoid Therapies: Mental Health Treatment is Going Holistic

Cannabis Life Network

The earliest written record of cannabis consumption dates back to 2727 B.C. Throughout its history, there have been countless documents recording Cannabinoid Therapies medical uses for ailments ranging from menstrual […]. and the mythological Chinese Emperor Shen Nung.

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Study: Recent Cannabis Consumption is Connected to Fluctuations in Sleep Duration

Veriheal

Whatever the reason for an irregular sleep schedule, whether it’s poor diet, genetics, a psychiatric disorder, or interfering medication(s)—scientists have determined that cannabis consumption may be beneficial. Individuals were characterized as either recent or non-users, depending on their consumption habits within the last month.

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Medical Cannabis Consumption and ?The Munchies?

Canna Care Docs

Medical Cannabis Consumption and “The Munchies”. While small doses of THC are known to not promote weight gain, extended and more frequent cannabis consumption is known to increase an individual’s daily caloric intake, likely due to more food intake, or snacks, between meals. kg and 3.1kg respectively. Work Cited. Sansone R.