Positive Marijuana Research Database
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 […]
The Public Health Program at Stockton University partnered with the Compassionate Care Foundation to ascertain the impact of medical marijuana on patients in New Jersey. Patients volunteered to complete a survey once a month for 8 months, exploring their use, form, and strain of medical marijuana and its influence on pain and 12 other physical […]
Medical marijuana has slowly become increasingly utilized by all segments of the population, including among the elderly. This study aimed to assess the characteristics of elderly people using medical cannabis and to evaluate the safety and efficacy of the treatment. From January 2015 to October 2017, 2,736 patients greater than 65 years of age began […]
It is an understatement to point out that the therapeutic application of cannabis (marijuana) is attracting substantial public and clinical interest. Although the primary interest so far has been on THC and CBD, the plant produces more than 100 different cannabinoids and has been referred to as a veritable “treasure trove”. Other metabolites called terpenes […]