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Chronic Pain
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Medical Pot Patients Enjoy Improved Quality Of Life, Lower Pain, Anxiety And Depression, Research Shows
But what the research says about insomnia may surprise you.
Senate Committee Approves Bill Allowing VA To Recommend Pot to Veterans in Legal States
Veterans' demands are finally being answered with the passing of an amendment dedicated to the access of medical cannabis.
GOP Senators Kill Veterans Cannabis Research Bill
A bipartisan bill directing the VA to conduct research into the medical potential of cannabis for military veterans was blocked from advancing by a procedural vote in the U.S. Senate.
Owners of OxyContin Maker Paid $19M to Institution That Advises Opioid Policy
The Sackler Family, owners of Purdue Pharma and OxyContin, allegedly have a serious conflict of interest.
Study: Medical MJ Improves Quality of Life, Reduces Opioid Use in Chronic Pain Patients
A new study is adding to the collection of research on the topic.
Texas Expands Restrictive Medical Pot Program To Combat Opioid Epidemic
But don't expect any Texas stoners to celebrate.
Senate Panel Approves Cannabis Research Bill
The Senate Veterans Affairs Committee has advanced legislation directing the VA to conduct research into cannabis as a treatment for chronic pain and PTSD.
Study: A Quarter of People With Chronic Pain Use Cannabis
Findings come via researchers at Univ. of Michigan.
Study Shows Medical Cannabis Enrollment Has Quadrupled
A new study looking at medical pot legalization reveals that in states with only medical cannabis, enrollment is way up.
Limited British Study on Cannabis and Chronic Pain to be Launched
Up to 5,000 adults between the ages of 18-85 suffering from chronic pain will eventually be able to take part — but the question remains, why is there no formal trial scheduled?