More and more doctors are recommending medical cannabis to their patients
More and more doctors are recommending medical cannabis to their patients. This is likely due to a number of factors, including:
- Increased public awareness of the potential benefits of medical cannabis.
- More research on the safety and efficacy of medical cannabis.
- More states legalizing medical cannabis.
In a recent survey of over 1,000 doctors, nearly 70% said that they would recommend medical cannabis to their patients if it was legal in their state. This is up from 50% in 2019.
The doctors who said that they would recommend medical cannabis to their patients cited a variety of reasons for doing so, including:
- To relieve pain.
- To reduce inflammation.
- To improve sleep quality.
- To reduce anxiety and depression.
- To treat nausea and vomiting.
- To manage seizures.
It is important to note that medical cannabis is not a cure-all, and it is not right for everyone. However, it is a safe and effective treatment option for many people with a variety of medical conditions.
If you are considering using medical cannabis, it is important to talk to your doctor. Your doctor can help you to determine if medical cannabis is right for you and can advise you on the best dosage and delivery method.
Medical cannabis is increasingly being recommended by doctors to their patients. In the UK, cannabis-based products for medicinal use (CBPMs) can be prescribed by doctors on the Specialist Register since November 20181. However, many cannabis-based medicines in the UK are unlicensed, which means that they have not yet met strict safety and quality standards. As with all unlicensed medications, the decision to prescribe CBPMs should be based on an assessment of the individual patient, and may be necessary where there is no suitable licensed medicine that will meet the patient’s need1.
In the United States, doctors cannot prescribe medical cannabis like they do conventional medications because these products are not FDA-approved and are still illegal under federal law. However, doctors can recommend the use of medical cannabis products for certain conditions in many states2.
The use of medical cannabis is still a topic of debate among medical professionals, and more research is needed to fully understand its potential benefits and risks. However, the growing number of clinical trials investigating the use of medical cannabis for various conditions is a promising sign that we may soon have more effective treatments for a range of health issues13.
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