Cannabis is More Effective Than Prescription Drugs for Pregnancy-Related Nausea Says New Study
Pregnancy-related nausea is one of the most common experiences among expectant mothers.
Pregnancy-related nausea is one of the most common experiences among expectant mothers.
The once-called “drug” is improving the lives of cerebral palsy patients, we need to ditch the stereotypes and seize the opportunity, writes medical cannabis patient, Darren*.
Around 17,000 people in the UK are now thought to have received legal medical cannabis for a range of conditions including chronic pain, depression, insomnia and Parkinson’s.
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?
There has been increased interest in the role of cannabis for treating medical conditions. The availability of different cannabis-based products can make the side effects of exposure unpredictable.
Many cultures throughout history have used cannabis to treat a variety of painful ailments. Neuropathic pain is a complicated condition that is challenging to treat with our current medications