Previous studies have demonstrated that the co-administration of cannabinoids augments the pain-relieving effects of opioids, even when administered at subtherapeutic doses.
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Forty-seven percent of respondents reported having authorized cannabis-based therapies to their pediatric patients.
“This is the first population-level prospective study to contribute evidence that medical cannabis is safe for a wide variety of symptoms,” investigators concluded.
The new policy takes effect in January.
“Neither marijuana nor THC can lawfully be possessed, handled, or dispensed by any DEA-registered pharmacy,” the letter states.
Investigators concluded, “Medical cannabis may have minimal acute impact on cognitive function when prescribed and used as directed.”
“This [finding] seems to suggest that this therapy should be considered in addition to current therapies for cancer-related pain.”
Maine law does not mandate third-party lab testing for medical cannabis products.