Positive Marijuana Research Database
Medical cannabis (marijuana) users frequently use it to reduce pain and prescription use. What are some motivators for those who consume under the legally renewed adult use or “recreational” option? Between August and October of 2016, 1000 non-medical cannabis users who voluntarily participated in a survey at two Colorado dispensaries provided some insights. 65% reported […]
Many have read that cannabis (marijuana) can have positive effects on cancer and some patients may incorporate it into their regimen. However, some studies such as this one demonstrate that in some cases cannabis can interfere with the concentration of a prescription drug in your body. In an interview with Leafly, Dr. Rosado, who has […]
In a recent study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association Internal Medicine, researchers wished to find out what relationship there might be between states which had passed medical cannabis (marijuana) laws, and the amount of opioids prescribed under Medicare Part D. Why? Because from 2000 to 2015, opioid related mortality rose nearly […]
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) appears to result from a number of abnormal physiological processes occurring simultaneously. In order to address all the known pathophysiologies of ALS, multiple drugs used would have to include: a glutamate antagonist, an antioxidant, a centrally acting anti-inflammatory agent, a microglial cell modulator, an anti-apoptotic agent, a neurotrophic growth factor, and […]
As legality for medical marijuana improves around the world, there are some hospitals in Canada already allowing patients to use this natural medicine. At the time of this study, two of them were Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Sherbrooke (CHUS), with Montréal’s Jewish General Hospital following soon after. Palliative care is one area where marijuana is […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
Although medical marijuana is derived from the same plant species as recreational marijuana, those seeking medical relief often choose strains with unique chemical ratios not often sought by the recreational user. For example, medical users are more likely to choose profiles with significant CBD ratios present instead of seeking the highest level of THC possible. […]
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 […]