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Newest firstObjective To assess the efficacy of cannabis for the treatment of acute migraine. Background Preclinical and retrospective studies suggest cannabinoids may be effective in migraine treatment. However, there have been no randomized clinical trials examining the efficacy of cannabinoids for acute migraine. Methods In this randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, crossover trial, adults with migraine treated up…
Open article record in new tab ↗Objective Strategies are needed for patients with chronic pain who are using opioids to safely and effectively wean opioids without worsening of pain. The objective was to measure associations between medical cannabis authorization (MCA) and opioid milligram equivalents (OME) in patients with chronic non-cancer pain. Design A longitudinal, retrospective cohort analysis from July 2016 to August 2019. Setting Electr…
Objectives There is a rapidly evolving legal and medical culture around cannabis, with corresponding changes in the demographics of users. For instance, the percentage of the aging population accessing cannabis is growing substantially, outpacing other age groups. The goals of this study were to describe the acute effects of cannabis, subjective experiences of withdrawal, and beliefs around the addictiveness of ca…
Open article record in new tab ↗Background The medical use of cannabis has been legislatively restricted for decades in the US and abroad. In recent years, changing local and national policies have given rise to a community of healthcare providers who may be recommending the medical use of cannabis without the benefit of formal clinical practice guidelines or sufficient training and education. In addition, a citizen science movement has emerged…
Open article record in new tab ↗Introduction: Despite known sex differences in the endocannabinoid system of animals, little attention has been paid to sex differences in human's cannabis use patterns and effects. The purpose of the present study was to examine sex differences in cannabis use patterns and effects in a large sample of recreational and medical cannabis users. Methods: A large sample (n=2374) of cannabis users completed an anonymou…
Open article record in new tab ↗Background: The political climate around Cannabis as a medicine is rapidly changing. Legislators are adopting policies regarding appropriate medical applications, while the paucity of research may make policy decisions around conditions for which Cannabis is an effective medicine difficult. Methods: An anonymous online survey was developed to query medical Cannabis users about the conditions they use Cannabis to t…
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