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Marijuana Component Eases Heroin Cravings

Cue induced cravings are those that occur as a result of things in a persons environment that encourages their habit of drug use. Cue induced cravings and anxiety are two of the strongest factors that contribute to relapse and continued drug use. In this double-blind, randomized, placebo controlled study CBD, a component of cannabis (marijuana), […]

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Marijuana, Prescription Meds & Substance Abuse

Management of chronic pain is one of the most common reasons for seeking marijuana (cannabis) medicine. However little is known regarding the effects of combining marijuana and prescription pain medicines on the potential for more serious alcohol and other substance involvement. This article collected data on 273 participants in southwestern Michigan with comparisons on socio-demographics, […]

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Medical Marijuana May Reduce Substance Use

The Cannabis Access for Medical Purposes Survey is a 414-question cross-sectional survey that was completed by 473 adults who use cannabis (marijuana) for therapeutic purposes between 2011-2012. This study examines the use of cannabis as a substitute for alcohol, illicit substances and prescription drugs. Substituting medical marijuana for one of the above substances was reported […]

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Marijuana Use Disorder Declining Among Adolescents

The authors of this study assembled data from the adolescent samples of the 2002 to 2013 administrations of the National Survey on Drug Use and Health, for ages 12-17 years. In the conclusion they state: “Past-year prevalence of marijuana use disorders among US adolescents declined by an estimated 24% over the 2002 to 2013 period.” […]

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Marijuana Could Inhibit Some Stomach Ulcers

It is well documented that marijuana (cannabis) is regularly and effectively used for pain mitigation. But its other benefits are often surprising. In this study it was found that cannabis sativa (marijuana) extracts rich in THC can protect the mucosal lining of the stomach. One method of protection is that marijuana seems to inhibit stomach […]

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Medical Marijuana Reduces Prescriptions In Medicare D

Using data on all prescriptions filled by Medicare Part D enrollees from 2010 to 2013, the authors of this study found that the use of prescription drugs for which marijuana (cannabis) could serve as a clinical alternative fell significantly, once a medical marijuana law was implemented. National overall reductions in Medicare program and enrollee spending […]

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Medical Marijuana May Decrease Prescription Use

In this Canadian study of 271 medical marijuana patients, results were similar to that found for dispensary patients in New England, where many were able to reduce prescription medication. Cannabis (marijuana) is perceived to be an effective treatment for many diverse conditions, including pain and mental health, and 63% of these patients substituted marijuana for […]

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Marijuana Use Did Not Impair Healing From Trauma Injury

It has been questioned if cannabis (marijuana) users have any impairment in healing following traumatic injury. This study used a retrospective chart review over a 2 year period from a Level I trauma center on patients having a toxicology report and a Injury Severity Score of more than 16. Differences in presenting characteristics, hospital length […]

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Medical Marijuana Users Substitute For Medical Drugs

The use of medical marijuana (cannabis) is continually increasing and it is most commonly used for pain, anxiety and depression. New information suggests that use and abuse of prescription drugs is decreasing where marijuana laws have been enacted. In this study, 2,774 individuals who reported using marijuana at least once in the previous 90 days, […]

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Medical Marijuana: Whole Plant vs. Drugs With THC

The healing properties of plants have been used by humans for centuries, and cannabis sativa (marijuana) is one of the oldest ever used for medicinal purposes. In contrast to the whole plant or its extracts, medicinal products which only contain THC have been found to lack effectiveness and lead to unbearable side effects. The authors […]