Mexico's Supreme Court Opens Door for Recreational Use of Marijuana
The group hopes the ruling will force Congress to consider legalizing marijuana, a move they say would strip drug cartels of a key source of cash.
The group hopes the ruling will force Congress to consider legalizing marijuana, a move they say would strip drug cartels of a key source of cash.
‘The research team identified only four small studies of short duration (from two to eight weeks) that included a total of 201 patients.
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"In the context that rheumatic diseases, including osteoarthritis, are very common, these studies provide limited information, and we cannot draw any conclusions regarding efficacy or side effects--especially long-term side effects--associated with cannabinoid therapy," said Dr. Fitzcharles. "Therefore, based on current scientific study, rheumatologists cannot recommend the use of cannabinoids in general, and medical marijuana in particular, as a therapeutic option for rheumatology patients.”
Dr. Fitzcharles noted that while animal and laboratory studies have indicated a possible benefit of cannabinoids for managing pain and inflammation, evidence in humans is needed before such therapy can be endorsed. "The scientific community must call for further urgent research to determine the true role of cannabinoids in rheumatic conditions," she said.
The review is published in Arthritis Care & Research, a journal of the American College of Rheumatology (ACR).
Marijuana is Not Dangerous, but It's Not Sufficiently Safe
Mexico authorized four activists to grow and consume their own marijuana while barring them from selling it, arguing that its their fundamental human right.
Mexico authorized four activists to grow and consume their own marijuana while barring them from selling it, arguing that its their fundamental human right.
Marijuana Use Doubles in US in a Decade, 9.5% Americans Smoke Marijuana
Marijuana use in the United States has risen rapidly over the past decade, with about three in 10 people who use marijuana meeting the criteria for addiction.
Marijuana use in the United States has risen rapidly over the past decade, with about three in 10 people who use marijuana meeting the criteria for addiction.
Australia to Pass Bill On Legalizing Medicinal Marijuana for Terminally-Ill Patients
Medicinal cannabis or marijuana is more likely to be effective for terminal illness and other conditions such as epilepsy and multiple sclerosis.
Medicinal cannabis or marijuana is more likely to be effective for terminal illness and other conditions such as epilepsy and multiple sclerosis.
