Is cannabis an effective treatment for joint pain?

Cannabis has been used to treat pain for thousands of years. However, since the early part of the 20th century, laws restricting cannabis use have limited its evaluation using modern scientific criteria. Over the last decade, the situation has started to change because of the increased availability of cannabis in the United States and many other countries for either medical or recreational purposes. The preclinical and human data that do exist indicate that the use of cannabis should be taken seriously as a potential treatment of joint pain.

Cannabis farmers will be given government aid, grants, and training.

Israeli Agriculture Ministry Classifies Medical Cannabis as an Official Farming Sector The Israeli Agriculture Ministry has classified medical cannabis as an official farming sector, the first official new crop recognized by the government in a decade. Under this new classification, between 15 and 20 cannabis farmers will gain access to government aid and grants, as well…