The use of marijuana and related products has been a hotly-debated topic for quite some time now, but it is finally making some serious leaps forward in the way of legalization for medicinal use. For example, according to current data in Governing magazine, marijuana has been legalized in 33 states and the District of Columbia […]
Tag Archives: Medical Marijuana
Medical marijuana: Hype vs Hope
Nearly half the states in America have legalized marijuana for medical use, and many others are close to passing it. One of the major objections is the lack of robust evidence. But research is still limited, creating a “catch 22”: There’s limited evidence supporting the efficacy of cannabis-based therapies, and that’s because of a lack […]
Medical Marijuana and Chronic Pain Relief
Medical marijuana is legal in 29 states, the territories of Guam and Puerto Rico, and in the District of Columbia. In many other capitals, legislation has been introduced. The question of whether medical marijuana should be a legal alternative to opiates is a hot-button issue. According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC), 91 Americans […]