Investigators concluded, “The hypothesis that more liberal marijuana policies will lead to dangerous driving conditions was not corroborated by our analysis.”
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“The introduction of cannabis as a therapeutic alternative may have contributed to a reduction in opioid use among patients seeking pain relief,” the study’s authors wrote.
The decision contrasts with a ruling issued previously by the court finding that police may not conduct a warrantless search of a vehicle based solely on the odor of burnt marijuana.
“This novel transdermal medical cannabis formulation demonstrated significant therapeutic efficacy in ameliorating painful diabetic peripheral neuropathy symptoms,” investigators concluded.
Patients’ mean pain levels fell from 6.16 prior to cannabis treatment to 3.89 following treatment.
Among those ages 65 and older, more than 14 percent reported consuming CBD products.
The Attorney General has filed similar lawsuits against other cities, but has yet to prevail in court.
Nearly 1 in 4 pain patients residing in states where medical cannabis access is legal identify as marijuana consumers.