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The American Cancer Society [154] and American Psychological Association [155] have noted the obstacles that exist for conducting research on cannabis, and have called on the federal government to better enable scientific study of the drug. Cancer Research UK say that while cannabis is being studied for therapeutic potential, "claims that there ...
The stated mission of NIDA is to support research on the causes, consequences, prevention, and treatment of drug abuse and drug addiction, and not the medicinal uses of drugs. [93] Consequently, many studies on the therapeutic benefits of cannabis were either denied or altered to comply with the limited scope and mission of NIDA. [86]
Shark cartilage – a dietary supplement made from ground shark skeleton, and promoted as a cancer treatment perhaps because of the mistaken notion that sharks do not get cancer. The Mayo Clinic conducted research and were "unable to demonstrate any suggestion of efficacy for this shark cartilage product in patients with advanced cancer". [177]
Story at a glance Marijuana for medical use has been legalized in many states. Cancer patients in particular may benefit from medical marijuana for managing pain and symptoms. An analysis of ...
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Over time, the marijuana gateway hypothesis has been studied more and more. In one published study, the use of marijuana was shown not a reliable gateway cause of illicit drug use. [67] However, social factors and environment influence drug use and abuse, making the gateway effects of cannabis different for those in differing social circumstances.
Using marijuana daily for years may raise the overall risk of head and neck cancers three- to five-fold, according to a new study that analyzed millions of medical records. “Our research shows ...
Cannabis use disorder is defined in the fifth revision of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders as a condition requiring treatment. [107] Several drugs have been investigated in an attempt to ameliorate the symptoms of stopping cannabis use. Such drugs include bupropion, divalproex, nefazodone, lofexidine, and dronabinol.