Studies demonstrate that cannabis is an effective pain treatment with fewer side effects than many alternatives. Learn, in this post from Leafly, why cannabis is better for pain relief. Cannabis is known to relieve pain, but pain can arise for a variety of reasons which makes choosing the right cannabis product tricky. Knowing which cannabinoids (e.g. THC, CBD) have been ... Continue Reading
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Medical Marijuana Eats into Prescription Drugs Pie
In states that made medical marijuana legal, prescriptions for drugs covered by Medicare dropped. This post from Maine Public reviews the study that examines the phenomenon. Prescription drug prices continue to climb, putting the pinch on consumers. Some older Americans appear to be seeking an alternative to mainstream medicines that has become easier to get legally in many ... Continue Reading
80% Of Cannabis Users Substitute Cannabis for Prescription Drugs
The most startling revelation of a recent survey is that 80% of respondents reported substituting cannabis for prescription drugs. This post from Pain Treatment Solution states that this result is a cause for Big Pharma’s displeasure and could have them running to their crony lawmakers. Big Pharma must be getting seriously worried by the results of a recent survey conducted ... Continue Reading
How Many Americans Die from Marijuana Overdose?
The number of people who died from marijuana overdose remained same as in previous years. This article from The Huffington Post compares and contrasts the overdose death rate for several legal as well as illicit drugs. With marijuana now legal in some form throughout 23 states, the number of Americans who fatally overdosed on the drug last year was significant: The ... Continue Reading
Legal Cannabis Used to Replace Alcohol, Prescription Drugs
A survey concludes that patients with access to legal cannabis typically reduce their consumption of prescription pills, booze and hard drugs. This post from The Weed Blog reports the findings of Canadian investigators who assessed the habits of 473 legally recognized medical cannabis patients. Patients who possess legal access to cannabis frequently substitute it in place ... Continue Reading