“Almost one-third of patients experiencing moderate to severe pain at enrollment saw a meaningful reduction in pain symptoms within four months of treatment,” researchers determined.
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The Institute is funded by a three-year, $7 million grant from the Illinois Department of Human Services.
The most frequently reported reasons for using cannabis were anxiety, chronic pain, depression, post-traumatic stress, migraine, and fibromyalgia.
Sixty-three percent of respondents reported substituting cannabis products for other medications, including NSAIDs, opioids, sleep aids, and muscle relaxants.
“For patients receiving moderate- or high-emetic-risk chemotherapy, THC:CBD may be considered as an option.”
The Center is being funded by a $2.5 million appropriation from the state legislature.
“The present study represents the first human clinical trial to examine the acute effects of CBG on anxiety, stress, and mood.”
Investigators reported no link between cannabis exposure and ASD after controlling for relevant covariates, particularly tobacco consumption.