This study was performed specifically to report on the habits of cannabis (marijuana) consumption among fibromyalgia patients in Israel. An internet based questionnaire which protected anonymity was posted to 3 large fibromyalgia Facebook groups in that country. There were 383 respondents. The mean age was 42, and 84% of them reported using cannabis, although only […]
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Medical Marijuana And Tourette’s Syndrome
The following information, found on PubMed, comes from a single center experience in Tel-Aviv Israel. Patients who suffer from Gilles de la Tourette syndrome experience reduced function and impaired quality of life. The current medical treatments for this can cause significant side effects and only partial symptomatic relief. A few medical studies have suggested that […]
Medical Marijuana As Treatment For Insomnia
The medical literature states that almost 50% of the American population experiences sleeping problems. At the same time there is a nearly 50% rate of dissatisfaction regarding the effectiveness and potential side effects of pharmaceutical medications for the condition. Past clinical trials that have used synthetic imitations of the marijuana plant have reported negative side […]