Medical Marijuana Patients Forced To Choose Between Housing Or Pain Relief

The government’s stance on medical marijuana is leaving some low-income patients in a major bind.  Some medical marijuana patients across the country are having to choose between having a place to live or effective pain relief. People who apply for, or already receive, federal housing assistance may face discrimination if they use cannabis—even if it… Continue reading Medical Marijuana Patients Forced To Choose Between Housing Or Pain Relief

Marijuana's Pain-Relieving Properties To Be Studied By UCLA Researchers

“The public consumption of cannabis has already far outpaced our scientific understanding. We really desperately need to catch up.” Thirty states and Washington D.C. have medical marijuana programs, but there has been little scientific research into the pain relieving properties of pot. Now, however, researchers at the University of California Los Angeles are trying to… Continue reading Marijuana's Pain-Relieving Properties To Be Studied By UCLA Researchers

Could Ketamine Replace Opioids In The ER?

A new study examined whether ketamine could work as an alternative to opioids for pain relief in an emergency room setting.  Ketamine could be a viable option for acute pain relief, working at least as well as morphine, according to a new medical review.  “Ketamine appears to be a legitimate and safe alternative to opioids… Continue reading Could Ketamine Replace Opioids In The ER?

Could A Scientific Study Have Slowed The Opioid Crisis?

Researchers suggest that a recent pragmatic trial could have played a key role in curbing the crisis.  While opioids are effective for acute pain relief, the widespread addiction and dependence that have swept up the country have showed that the powerful pills have unintended consequences, even as studies suggest that opioids are less effective for… Continue reading Could A Scientific Study Have Slowed The Opioid Crisis?

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