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Exploring the Benefits, Drawbacks of Medical Marijuana Card Ownership

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Emily Pond

To better explore the effects of medical marijuana, investigators conducted a pragmatic, single-site, single-blind randomized controlled trial in the Greater Boston area between 2017 and 2020.

Insurance Coverage for Acupuncture Up From 2010 to 2019

Insurance coverage for acupuncturist visits increased from 2010 to 2019, but most costs are paid out of pocket.

Should Cannabinoids Be Recommended to Patients With Neuropathic Pain?

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Jessica Nye, PhD

Two expert physicians with opposing viewpoints debate the risks and benefits of using cannabinoids for treating neuropathic and chronic pain.

Understanding CBD: How to Advise Patients About Existing Laws, Clinical Evidence, and More

By

Rachael Beairsto

At Psych Congress 2018, Andrew Penn from the UCSF School of Nursing provides insight into the use of CBD in clinical practice.

Reviewing the Efficacy of Medical Cannabis for Chronic Pain

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Tyler Rice

There is limited evidence supporting the efficacy of cannabis for refractory chronic pain, including chronic neuropathic pain.

Challenges Associated With the Use of CBD, Hemp Oils in Chronic Pain, Opioid Addiction

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Brandon May

There are a number of challenges associated with the use of cannabidiol and hemp oils in pain management.

Cannabis and Cannabinoids May Be Effective for Pain Control via Select Routes of Administration

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Gary Rothbard, MD

Cannabis and/or cannabinoids, when consumed through certain routes of administration, may reduce pain levels significantly.

Interest in Marijuana, Cannabinoids for Pain Rising Rapidly

There is rapidly growing interest in the use of marijuana and cannabinoids for pain.

US Surgeon General Warns of Marijuana’s Effect on the Developing Brain

Marijuana use is risky for young people and pregnant women.

Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Also Benefits Chronic Pain

For patients with chronic pain (CP), both mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) improve physical functioning, pain intensity, and depression.