Medical cannabis (marijuana) is commonly stated to be effective in reducing chronic pain. In this small retrospective, mirror-image study, 29 patients with a qualifying condition for medical marijuana in the state of New York were evaluated via a quality of life questionnaire. Following 3 months of medical cannabis therapy, quality of life improved, pain and […]
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Medical Marijuana Could Save Medicaid Million$
It is well known that the United States is experiencing an opoid epidemic, and around 40,000 die every year. With the many states which have legalized medical marijuana use we now have an opportunity to evaluate any effects on opioid use and health care expenditures. This study evaluated state level opioid prescription records for 1993-2014 […]