This review discusses three different associations between cannabinoids and cancer. First, it assesses evidence that smoking of cannabis preparations may cause cancers of the aerodigestive and respiratory system.
Globally, chronic pain is a major therapeutic challenge and affects more than 15% of the population.
Recently, many countries have enacted new cannabis policies, including decriminalization of cannabis possession as well as legalization of medical and recreational cannabis.
The purpose of this study was to provide the most up-to-date scientific evidence of the potential analgesic effects, or lack thereof, of the marijuana plant (cannabis) or cannabinoids, and of safety or tolerability of their long-term use.
For thousands of years, Cannabis sativa has been utilized as a medicine and for recreational and spiritual purposes.
What is the role of medical cannabis or cannabinoids for people living with chronic pain due to cancer or non-cancer causes?
Amazon is further relaxing its screening policies for marijuana, as it ramps up support for federal legislation to legalize the drug.
The question itself may sound odd. Cannabinoids come from the Cannabis sativa plant. Why would other plants contain cannabinoids?
With the increased use of cannabis in the medicinal and recreational domains, it is becoming more important for physicians to better understand its harmful and beneficial effects.
Insufficient management of cancer-associated chronic and neuropathic pain adversely affects patient quality of life.