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Cannabidiol as a Treatment for Chronic Pain: A Survey of Patients’ Perspectives and Attitudes

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Cannabis products have become easily available and accessible after decriminalization of cannabis for recreational and medicinal use in many states. Cannabidiol (CBD) has been of increasing interest to patients and is being used to self-medicate a variety of ailments. However, very limited information is available to patients and providers to form an educated opinion regarding its indicated use to treat the many conditions this substance has been implied to be helpful for. The aim of this survey was to learn about participants’ attitudes and views towards cannabis-based medicine (CBM) with a focus on perception of “CBD” and its potential role for pain management.

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Treatment of Chronic Pruritus With Medical Marijuana

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Chronic pruritus is a debilitating symptom that is associated with numerous dermatologic, neurologic, and systemic diseases. It is often resistant to treatment and can cause a severe reduction in quality of life.1 Currently, to our knowledge, there is a lack of US Food and Drug Administration–approved therapies for pruritus, so treatment can be difficult and relies on off-label therapeutics. In this article, we report a case of successful use of medical marijuana for treating chronic pruritus.

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Association of Medical and Adult-Use Marijuana Laws With Opioid Prescribing for Medicaid Enrollees

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Authors Hefei Wen, PhD; Jason M. Hockenberry, PhD Published in JAMA Internal Medicine May 2018 Abstract Importance Overprescribing of opioids is considered a major driving force behind the opioid epidemic in…

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Marijuana and Cannabinoids in ESRD and Earlier Stages of CKD

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Authors: Joshua L. Rein, Christina M. Wyatt Published in American Journal of Kidney Diseases August 2017 Abstract Marijuana is the most commonly used recreational drug in the United States, and legal…

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Medical cannabis and cognitive performance in middle to old adults treated for chronic pain

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Authors: Sharon R Sznitman, Simon Vulfsons, David Meiri, Galit Weinstein Published in Drug and Alcohol Review September 2020 Abstract Introduction and aims: Cannabis exposure is becoming more common in older…

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Medical Cannabis Treatment for Chronic Pain: Outcomes and Prediction of Response

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Authors: Joshua Aviram, Dorit Pud, Tamar Gershoni, Bareket Schiff‐Keren, Miriam Ogintz, Simon Vulfsons, Tamar Yashar, Adahan Haim‐Moshe, Silviu Brill, Howard Amital, Itay Goor‐Aryeh, Dror Robinson, Leslie Green, Refael Segal, Yacov…

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Preliminary Assessment of Medical Cannabis Consumption by Cancer Survivors

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This study indicates that cancer survivors may indeed consume cannabis for symptom relief, and not merely for recreational purposes. More research is needed to study the adequate role that cannabis may have for treating symptoms associated with cancer survivorship.

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Delegitimizing Cannabis Because of Its Recreational Use is the Real Lie

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Sherry Yafai, MD encourages the need for healthcare professionals to shift their perspective on cannabis in her column for Emergency Medicine News. “Delegitimizing medications based simply on their potential for recreational use or abuse is a dangerous and uninformed approach for physicians.”

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Perceptions and recommendation behaviors of dermatologists for medical cannabis: A pilot survey

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Authors: Samuel Yeroushalmi, Kamaria Nelsona, Andrew Sparks, Adam Friedman Published in Complementary Therapies in Medicine September 2020 Abstract Objectives Evidence suggests that cannabinoids may provide therapeutic benefit to patients with…

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Medical marijuana certification for patients with sickle cell disease: a report of a single center experience

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Authors: Susanna A. Curtis, Dana Lew, Jonathan Spodick, Jeanne E. Hendrickson, Caterina P. Minniti, John D. Roberts Published in Blood Advances August 2020 Abstract More than one-third of adults with…

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A Survey Exploring the Relationship Between Cannabis Use Characteristics and Sexual Function in Men

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Authors: Hriday P. Bhambhvani BS, Alex M.Kasman MD, Genester Wilson-King MD, Michael L. Eisenberg MD Published in Sexual Medicine September 2020 Abstract Introduction Cannabis is the most commonly used drug…

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Cannabinoid and Terpenoid Doses are Associated with Adult ADHD Status of Medical Cannabis Patients

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Authors: Jeffrey Y. Hergenrather, Joshua Aviram, Yelena Vysotski, Salvatore Campisi-Pinto, Gil M. Lewitus, David Meiri Published in Rambam Maimonides Medical Journal January 2020 Abstract Objective The aim of this cross-sectional questionnaire-based study…

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