As a growing number of older adults are experimenting with cannabis to help alleviate chronic symptoms, a new study has identified a sharp increase in emergency department visits related to the drug.
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Cannabis-Related Emergency Room Visits Rising Among Older Adults
Posted on 11 January 2023.
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Medical Cannabis May Give Modest Benefits For Chronic Pain
Posted on 09 November 2021.
A minority of people living with chronic pain who try medical cannabis may experience important relief and the risk of side effects is typically small, says an international study led by McMaster University scientists.
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Cannabis Use has Increased 75 Percent Since 2015
Posted on 26 February 2020.
With the legalization of cannabis for medical and recreational purposes in many states, medical professions are studying its use in treating a number of chronic health conditions.
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Could Medical Marijuana Replace Opioids?
Posted on 01 March 2019.
Medical marijuana may bring relief to older people who have symptoms like pain, sleep disorders or anxiety due to chronic conditions.
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