It took a lawsuit to prompt its release, but the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has finally made public a lengthy FDA review explaining why it thinks marijuana should be rescheduled as a Schedule III controlled substance. Such a move would make it legal under federal law for marijuana to be used for medically approved purposes, such as pain relief. The FDA … [Read more...] about FDA Finds ‘Credible Scientific Support’ for Marijuana as Pain Reliever — Pain News Network
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Medical cannabis eases man’s nerve pain after other treatments fail
A man with Fabry disease experienced an easing of neuropathic pain, or nerve pain, with medical cannabis after failing to respond to standard therapies, a case study reports. “A clinical trial, including more patients, is needed to establish efficacy and safety of this analgesic approach in patients with FD [Fabry disease] and neuropathic pain,” researchers wrote in the study … [Read more...] about Medical cannabis eases man’s nerve pain after other treatments fail
Cannabis and Fitness: 5 Reasons Why It Is A Thing
There are many articles and studies that explain the healing properties of cannabis from pain relief to treating neurological disorders. Many professional athletes are turning to this plant for its benefits of relaxation of sore muscles, chronic pain, and relieving stress. It is still a matter of research whether cannabis consumed by athletes enhances their … [Read more...] about Cannabis and Fitness: 5 Reasons Why It Is A Thing
