Editor's E-Note
Researchers from University of Colorado Boulder have shown that not only does cannabis reduce pain and improve sleep for cancer patients but also, surprisingly, it helps them clear brain fog. As pain levels decline with sustained use of cannabis, cognition improves. The research is published in the journal Exploration in Medicine.
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A Surprising Benefit of Therapeutic Cannabis
Cancer patients who use cannabis to address their symptoms have less pain and sleep better, according to new University of Colorado Boulder research. But they also experience another, unexpected, benefit: After a few weeks of sustained use, they seem to think more clearly.
“When you’re in a lot of pain, it’s hard to think,” says senior author Angela Bryan, a professor of psychology and neuroscience at University of Colorado Boulder and a cancer survivor. “We found that when patients’ pain levels came down after using cannabis for a while, their cognition got better.”
The small but groundbreaking study, published in the journal Exploration in Medicine, is among the first to assess how cannabis bought over the counter at dispensaries—rather than government-supplied or synthetic cannabis—impacts cancer symptoms or chemotherapy side-effects.
The study also explored the variety of cannabis products cancer patients use now that it is legal in most states.
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Improving Quality of Life
According to News Medical Life Sciences, researchers in Australia have found sustained increases in quality of life among 3,148 participants who used cannabis for chronic pain, cancer pain, anxiety, and insomnia, as well as other conditions. Adverse events were common but seldom serious, according to the study, which appears in JAMA Network Open.
The Benefits of Increasingly Popular Cannabis Compounds
There’s a clear need for more information about a number of cannabis compounds that are growing in popularity. In The Conversation, two immunologists discuss the risks and benefits of delta-8 THC and delta-10 THC and CBD.
New Guidelines for Cannabis Use in Chronic Pain Management
Canadian researchers have created guidelines to help providers and patients better use cannabis for the management of chronic pain. Based on an analysis of 70 studies, including 19 systematic reviews, the guidelines are published in Cannabis and Cannabinoid Research.
Cannabis for the Relief of IBD Symptoms
Researchers from Puerto Rico and the United States surveyed 162 patients with inflammatory bowel disease concerning their attitudes about cannabis. NORML reports that 85% of respondents who use medicinal cannabis experience an improvement in symptoms. |
Book on Cannabis Cultivation
An American Cannabis Story follows the creation of Washington State’s legal cannabis pioneer Puffin Farm, lavishly illustrated with photographs of the farm’s cultivation, extraction, and processing practices. Written by David Goodman, the book is published by powerHouse Books. Learn more » |
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