Patients’ overall pain scores decreased more than 30% over the length of the study.
Region: New Zealand
Researchers concluded, “There was no evidence of greater ‘severity’ among regular cannabis users.”
Authors concluded, “[I]t is increasingly clear that … the effects of widespread cannabis use will not necessarily mirror the harms caused by tobacco smoking.”
Authors concluded, “Overall, our research aligns with previous observational research that reports improvements in symptoms of IBD with cannabis use.”
"Respondents reported clear evidence of a substitution effect, especially with respect to opioid-based analgesics, and also to other medications commonly used in the management of endometriosis-related symptoms."
"This review highlights the potential promise of cannabis-based products in the treatment of insomnia disorder."
A spokesperson for New Zealand NORML said, "[W]ith such a close vote, we will need compromise and consensus."
The referendum mandates lawmakers to establish rules and regulations permitting the commercial production and retail sale of cannabis and cannabis-infused products.