Medical cannabis resources grow in number every day. As science and medicine delve further into research about medicinal cannabis, more benefits emerg
Medical cannabis resources grow in number every day. As science and medicine delve further into research about medicinal cannabis, more benefits emerge. The next time you’re speaking with someone who is still in the dark ages about marijuana and its effects, this guide will help you point them in the right direction.
420 Pony organized this guide in helpful sections so it’s a breeze to zero in on topics as well as venture into new information unknown to the reader. Whenever possible, scientific studies are included herein and linked to directly. Because some of the research into medical cannabis is in its infancy, we’ve tossed in some well researched articles from news publications as well.
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Medical Cannabis Resources: Treating PTSD
Research regarding cannabis and PTSD are in the early stages. There are promising findings available even at this early point, however.
PTSD Symptom Reports of Patients Evaluated for the New Mexico Medical Cannabis Program
Using Cannabis To Help You Sleep: Heightened Frequency of Medical Cannabis Use among Those with PTSD
How Cannabis Successfully Combats PTSD
Be ready for the counter argument against PTSD and cannabis because the government still isn’t sold, in spite of the lack of evidence caused by lack of research.
Cannabis And Chronic Pain
Cannabis continues gaining acclaim because it’s useful to treat chronic pain. We’ve started with a link in the section title above to an article we published on the subject. It explains how cannabis works on an internal level to ease chronic conditions that produce painful symptoms.
Additional medical cannabis resources regarding chronic pain include:
Is Cannabis Better For Chronic Pain Than Opioids?
Marijuana Relieves Chronic Pain, Research Shows
New Study Confirms Cannabis Is An Effective Treatment For Chronic Pain
Smoked cannabis for chronic neuropathic pain: a randomized controlled trial
Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Cannabis Treatment for Chronic Pain
Cannabis for Chronic Pain: Case Series and Implications for Clinicians
Medical Marijuana for Treatment of Chronic Pain and Other Medical and Psychiatric Problems
While there are many more articles available about cannabis and pain, let’s move on to how it affects other medical conditions.
Using Cannabis To Treat Epilepsy
This research is quite promising at this point.
The case for medical marijuana in epilepsy.
Cannabis and Epilepsy Treatment.
Marijuana Treatment Reduces Severe Epileptic Seizures
Cannabis Drug Reduces Seizures in Severe Epilepsy Cases
MEDICAL MARIJUANA FOR SEIZURES
Medical Cannabis And Menstruation
Did you know that cannabis eases menstrual cramps? Here’s the scoop.
NEED PERIOD RELIEF? WOMEN COULD SMOKE WEED FOR CRAMPS IF MEDICAL MARIJUANA BILL PASSES IN NEW YORK
New York may legalize medical marijuana for menstrual cramps
NY Considering Medical Marijuana As A Legal Option For Period Cramps
Women could soon use medical marijuana for painful periods in New York state
CBD For Depression, Anxiety And Mood Disorders
Can cannabis improve mood? Many say yes!
Here’s How Cannabis Affects Mental Health
CANNABIS, MOOD, AND DEPRESSION
Cannabis and Cancer
A pilot clinical study of Δ9-tetrahydrocannabinol in patients with recurrent glioblastoma multiforme
Antitumor Effects of Cannabidiol, a Nonpsychoactive Cannabinoid, on Human Glioma Cell Lines
A Combined Preclinical Therapy of Cannabinoids and Temozolomide against Glioma
Cannabinoids reduce ErbB2-driven breast cancer progression through Akt inhibition
The endogenous cannabinoid anandamide inhibits human breast cancer cell proliferation
Cannabis and Cancer Chemotherapy
The intersection between cannabis and cancer in the United States
There is a lot of research into this topic, so please consider reading another awesome digest found at Collective Evolution on medical cannabis resources.
Topical Medical Cannabis For Skin Conditions
In addition to its other health benefits, treating skin conditions is in cannabis’ wheelhouse.
Topical Cannabis Preparations: Snake Oil or Healing Options?
Skin Deep #1: The Surprising Benefits Of Using Cannabis Cream
BEST CANNABIS TOPICALS, ACCORDING TO A BEAUTY EDITOR
Cannabinoids Heal Skin Disorders
How CBD Hemp Oil Works for Skin Care
Stay Tuned For Updates To Our Medical Cannabis Resources
These resources merely scratch the surface of the information available on cannabis’ medical benefits. We’ll continue to update this list periodically to keep you informed. Please check back from time to time to see the newest research we can find about this fascinating topic!