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Cannabis Efficacy in Medical Conditions 

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Overview: 

 

Cannabis has been used for medical purposes across the world for centuries. As states and countries implement medical and recreational cannabis policies, increasing numbers of people are using cannabis pharmacotherapy for pain and other medical conditions. There is a theoretical rationale for cannabis’ efficacy for pain management and other medical situations. As more patients turn to cannabis for medical conditions and symptoms, there is a need for additional scientific evidence to evaluate this increase.

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This section provides an overview of the current state of information about the clinical and health effects of cannabis.

Well Being/Symptoms 

  • Sleep

  • Appetite

  • Anxiety

  • Depression

  • General Well Being

  • Headache

Cancer
General Information
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Cannabis and Cannabinoids (PDQ®)—Patient Version

Cannabis and cannabinoid use during cancer is often done for symptom management. Learn more about use of cannabis and cannabinoids during cancer in this expert-reviewed summary.

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Cannabis and Cannabinoids (PDQ®)—Health Professional Version

Cannabis has been used medicinally for millennia, but has not been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to treat any medical condition. Cannabinoids are the components in cannabis; some are commercially available to treat symptoms. Get detailed information in this clinician summary.

Pain Conditions 
​​​Neurologic Conditions
Review of the neurological benefits of phytocannabinoids.
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Gastrointestinal 

  • Crohn’s Disease

  • Inflammatory Bowel Disease

Psychiatric Conditions

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Other Conditions 

Glaucoma

HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) / AIDS (Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome)

 

 

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