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

NORML

Trauma patients administered oral THC consume fewer opioids than do similarly matched controls, according to clinical trial data published in the journal Trauma Surgery & Acute Care.

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CDC Seeks Public Comments Regarding Chronic Pain Management

NORML

According to state-registry records, “Chronic pain is currently and historically the most common qualifying condition reported by medical cannabis patients (67.5 ” This finding is hardly a surprise, as cannabis is well-established to mitigate pain in clinical models, particularly in patients with neuropathy.

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Survey: Three Of Four Military Veterans Would Consider Using Medical Cannabis

NORML

“Federal lawmakers must stop discriminating against veterans with regard to matters of marijuana and health,” said NORML Political Director Justin Strekal. Proposed federal legislation to direct the agency to conduct clinical trials on the use of cannabis for PTSD and for other conditions is currently pending in the US House and Senate.

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3 Ways Florida Medical Marijuana Can Be Used to Fight Cancer

FloridaMarijuana.net

Increasing science-based evidence supports medical marijuana in the management of cancer symptoms including chemotherapy-induced nausea , vomiting, appetite stimulation and for pain management. Mainstream media has begun to illustrate just how effective medical marijuana can be in helping cancer patients.

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Medical Marijuana Can Help with the Effects of Traumatic brain injury

FloridaMarijuana.net

When the body is defensive against trauma or illness, this system begins to fail, resulting in physical, mental and/or neurological conditions. Medical marijuana can contribute to a patient’s overall health. Cannabis offers significant therapeutic benefits for a wide range of medical conditions.

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Ohio Gives Another Shot at Expanding Qualifying Conditions

Veriheal

Ohio is currently accepting petitions in an attempt to expand the list of qualifying conditions for medical cannabis. Medical cannabis is now available to residents in Ohio who meet one of 22 qualifying conditions laid out by House Bill 523. Strict Guidelines Must be Met Before Conditions Will Be Considered.

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Medical Marijuana Offers Hope for Treatment of PTSD

FloridaMarijuana.net

Veterans will not be denied benefits because of marijuana use and Veterans are encouraged to speak to their physicians about medical marijuana. Participants generally expected marijuana to relieve PTSD symptoms, especially those related to intrusions and arousal.”. Get your Florida Medical Marijuana Card.

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