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WIRE: More seniors using cannabis as a substitute for prescription pain killers

May 10, 2018 // 0 Comments

Emeryville, CA — Adults age 50 and older are far more likely to consume cannabis today than they were decades ago, according to population use data published in the [...]

WIRE: Israeli study finds cannabis safe and effective for the elderly

February 12, 2018 // 0 Comments

Jerusalem, Israel — Cannabis therapy is safe and effective among elderly patients diagnosed with chronic pain, according to clinical data published online ahead of [...]

WIRE: Medical cannabis registrants more likely to cease opioid use

November 30, 2017 // 0 Comments

Albuquerque, NM — Chronic pain patients enrolled in a statewide medical cannabis access program are significantly more likely to either reduce or cease their use of [...]

WIRE: Veritas Pharma patents cannabis strain for opioid analgesics

November 28, 2017 // 0 Comments

Vancouver, B.C. – Veritas Pharma Inc. (CSE: VRT; OTC: VRTHF; and Frankfurt: 2VP), (“Veritas” or the “Company”) announces its research arm, [...]

WIRE: Cannabis retail sales associated with fewer opioid deaths

October 24, 2017 // 0 Comments

Fort Worth, TX — Retail cannabis distribution in Colorado is associated with a reduction in opioid-related mortality, according to data published online ahead of [...]

WIRE: Trauma patients report cannabis reduces opioid intake

September 18, 2017 // 0 Comments

Boston, MA — Patients who have used medical cannabis following musculoskeletal injury report that it relieves pain symptoms and reduces their level of opioid intake, [...]

WIRE: American Legion supports expanding veterans medical rights to cannabis

September 8, 2017 // 0 Comments

Washington, DC — The American Legion, the nation’s largest wartime veterans service organization, has adopted a resolution calling on federal officials to [...]

WIRE: Cannabis frequently used as substitute for prescription medications

May 22, 2017 // 0 Comments

Kenmore, WA — Adults often substitute cannabis for the use of prescription medications, according to data published in the Journal of Pain Research. Investigators from [...]

WIRE: Cannabis use associated with decreased crack cocaine consumption

May 11, 2017 // 0 Comments

Vancouver, British Columbia — Cannabis consumption is positively associated with the decreased use of crack cocaine, according to longitudinal data published in the [...]

WIRE: Medical marijuana legalization linked to lower Medicaid costs

May 1, 2017 // 0 Comments

Athens, GA — Patients use fewer prescription drugs in states where access to medical cannabis is legally regulated, according to data published in the journal Health [...]