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

NORML

Investigators affiliated with the Saint Anthony Hospital and Medical Campus in Colorado assessed the impact of the off-label use of dronabinol (FDA-approved synthetic oral THC) on opioid consumption patterns in trauma patients with acute pain. Sixty-six patients participated in the study.

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Understanding Cannabis Use Disorder: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment

United Patients Group

This condition is known as Cannabis Use Disorder (CUD). Cannabis Use Disorder is a condition where an individual becomes dependent on cannabis, leading to problematic patterns of use. In this blog, we’ll explore what cannabis use disorder is, its causes, symptoms, and the available treatments. What is Cannabis Use Disorder?

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CBD, THC & CBG for Skin Conditions

Project CBD

For decades, researchers have studied cannabinoids’ ability to treat clinical skin conditions like acne, ulcers, and dermatitis. 3 It’s even possible that cannabinoids taken internally, and not simply via a localized topical, may be able to help — especially if a condition is more widespread. 36,1 (2023): 18-23. doi:10.1097/01.ASW.0000891856.08360.61

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Study: Cannabis Associated with Reduced Opioid Use, Prolonged Benefits in Pain Patients

NORML

The daily use of cannabis by patients with chronic pain conditions is associated with prolonged improvements in pain management and subjects’ overall quality of life, as well as sustained reductions in the use of opioids, according to longitudinal data published in the journal Pain Medicine.

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The Criminalization of Legal Cannabis Consumption

Veriheal

Despite his legal consumption and the passing of several days between his consumption and being pulled over—meaning there was no risk of him still being intoxicated—he was still technically breaking the law in Pennsylvania. However, we must quit assuming that cannabis consumption automatically equals intoxication or impairment.

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Nevada Approves Cannabis Consumption Lounges

Veriheal

” Nevada, aka the Silver State, just announced a silver lining to cannabis consumption: Las Vegas will allow cannabis lounges. Las Vegas Cannabis Lounge Laws Las Vegas will allow cannabis lounges as long as they meet certain conditions. Even then, consumption rules can prohibit you from legally enjoying a legal substance.

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Researchers Study Cannabis Consumption Among Different Veteran Demographics

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By evaluating “the prevalence of past-12-month and lifetime cannabis use and cannabis use disorder” among American veterans, the researchers were able to conduct a rough analysis of consumption behavior among veterans. The findings showed that consumption clocked in at 1.8% Cannabis Consumption Behaviors Differed Between Demographics.