A new study published in Frontiers in Neuroscience revealed that patients who eat cannabis-infused oral lozenges reported a decrease in chronic pain and opioid use.

The researchers reported that all kinds of CBD were beneficial in reducing frequency of seizures, even in dangerous and rare forms of treatment-resistant epilepsy.

But this fall, Canada is going to legalize cannabis for recreational use, and many see this as a silver lining in the world of cannabis research.

The truth is that cannabis doesn’t just kill cancer through one mechanism. There are many processes at play, from boosting the endocannabinoid system, treating inflammation, and strengthening the immune system.

The authors state that almost all of the survey respondents endorse cannabis to their patients, while 56% admitted that cannabis has “mild or no” harmful side effects. Meanwhile, 45% of respondents said that “they themselves would prefer to be treated with cannabis rather than opiates in case of chronic pain.”

A new report published in the JAMA Otolaryngology – Head & Neck Surgery journal reveals how cannabis use has improved the quality of life for patients who have been diagnosed with cancers of the head and neck.

Cannabis patches isn’t just a trendy way to medicate. These clever little things actually do a lot of good. Transdermal delivery, cannabis or not, goes straight to the bloodstream and offers quicker relief because it doesn’t have to be metabolized by the digestive or respiratory systems.

The American Osteopathic Association (AOA) is the latest group of medical professionals to call on the rescheduling of cannabis for research purposes.

Some states such as Colorado, New Jersey, and Maine have regulations that allow students to bring medical cannabis to school campuses. However, other states such as California still have no word on this issue.

Research on medical marijuana suggests that it could be an option to help relieve the symptoms of arthritis, particularly pain. Cannabinoids have been known to help relieve chronic pain conditions such as cancer and neuropathic pain, and therefore it is worth considering that it could help with arthritic pain too.