Medicinal cannabis found to reduce opiate pain medicine usage
A survey has found that medicinal cannabis use substantially reduced the use of opiate-based painkillers and improved physical functioning
Medical Cannabis for Neuropathic Pain
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.
Japan should consider allowing medical cannabis: health panel
Japan – which has strict laws against the use of marijuana – should consider approving the import, manufacture and use of medicines derived from cannabis, subject to the same approval process as pharmaceuticals, a Health Ministry panel said.
Medical cannabis use reduces sleep disturbances caused by PTSD
Both sleep disturbances and nightmares are standard features of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) that are included in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental (DSM–5) diagnostic criteria for this condition.
Medical cannabis improves quality of life in autistic adults – UK study
A new UK study shows that medical cannabis could improve quality of life in adults with autism spectrum disorder (ASD).
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.
Cannabis and cerebral palsy – the plant giving patients their life back
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*.
Florida sets limits on medical marijuana dosage and supply
The dosing and supply caps came nearly six years after Florida voters approved a constitutional amendment broadly legalizing medical marijuana and more than three years after the state legislature authorized smokable marijuana.
Most British people would now consider using medical cannabis, survey shows
Most British people would consider using cannabis to treat medical conditions, particularly if prescribed by a doctor, a new study has shown.
Growing your own cannabis is legalized in Italy
Italy is set to allow the small-scale cultivation of cannabis plants at home after a reform was approved by the Lower House’s justice committee on Wednesday.