Category: Marijuana
Cannabis is no better than a placebo for treating pain – new research
Although cannabis (and cannabis-derived products, such as CBD) may be widely used for reducing pain, how effective it really is in doing this is still unclear. This is what our recent systematic review and meta-analysis sought to uncover. Our study, published in the Journal of the American Medical Association, suggests cannabis is no better at relieving pain than a placebo.
Cannabis holds promise for pain management, reducing the need for opioid painkillers – UW neuropharmacology expert explains how
In states where marijuana is legalized, opioid-related ER visits drop nearly 8% and opioid prescriptions are modestly lower.
The ‘runner’s high’ may result from the body’s own version of THC
Studies in humans and in animal models are pointing to endocannabinoids – not endorphins – as the star players in the runner’s high.
Weed withdrawal: More than half of people using medical cannabis for pain experience withdrawal symptoms
59% percent of people using medical cannabis for chronic pain experienced moderate to severe withdrawal symptoms if they stopped ingesting weed for hours or days.
Cannabis found not to be a substitute for opioids
A meta-analysis of the studies found cannabis use didn’t reduce illicit opioid use during treatment nor did it retain people in treatment.
CBD May Be Natural, But Is It Safe?
Hemp cannabidiol (CBD), a cannabis extract largely unknown a few years ago, has become so popular that some Americans take a spoonful every day.
Officials warn county residents about severe lung disease associated use of e-cigarettes and THC products
100s of cases of severe lung illness have been reported among e-cigarette users. Many report having vaped products containing cannabinoids, such as THC and CBD.
Where Doctors Can Recommend Marijuana to Replace Opioids
Colorado, Illinois and New York now allow health professionals to recommend marijuana instead of addictive, potentially deadly opioid pain pills.
Cannabis & vaping: What’s in that vape?
The aerosol of a cannabis vape pen is more than just “water vapor:” it can contain residual solvents, pesticides, and other toxic by-products.
What you need to know about CBD products – FDA
Some CBD Products are Being Marketed with Unproven Medical Claims
UW to study pot’s effect on infant brain development
The study will track the mother’s marijuana use from the first trimester throughout pregnancy and then scan infants’ brains at age 6 months to identify possible effects of cannabis exposure.
WEED Like You to Get Home Safe: this Weekend & Always
Driving while high increases your chance of getting in a crash, and becomes even more dangerous when combined with alcohol use
Preventing harm from edible cannabis products
Washington Poison Center’s role in preventing and reducing harm from cannabis use.
How to Regulate the Hemp Food Craze?
Regulators say adding the hemp product cannabidiol (CBD) to food are essentially adding prescription drugs to food.
Is pot or CBD use safe while pregnant or breastfeeding?
Talk with a Doc: Cannabis use while pregnant and breastfeeding Public Health Insider Now that retail cannabis is legal in Washington, there’s a lot of speculation about its potential benefits and harms. Whether it’s marijuana, edibles, CBD products, or any…