Browsing Tag
Chronic Pain
35 posts
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.
September 11, 2023
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.
June 26, 2023
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.
April 28, 2023
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.
April 25, 2023
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.
April 17, 2023
Texas Expands Restrictive Medical Pot Program To Combat Opioid Epidemic
But don't expect any Texas stoners to celebrate.
March 29, 2023
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.
February 21, 2023
Study: A Quarter of People With Chronic Pain Use Cannabis
Findings come via researchers at Univ. of Michigan.
January 10, 2023
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.
June 16, 2022
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?
April 8, 2022