The associations of medical marijuana policies with opioid-related health care utilization. [PDF]
Health Serv Res, 2021 OBJECTIVE To examine the associations between medical marijuana policies and opioid-related hospitalizations and emergency department visits. DATA SOURCES We utilized quarterly rates of hospital discharge data from the Healthcare Cost and Utilization ...
Jayawardhana J, Fernandez JM.
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JAMA Netw Open, 2022 This randomized clinical trial examines the risks and benefits of a medical marijuana card, including the development of cannabis use disorder and improvement of insomnia symptoms.
Gilman JM +12 more
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Medical Marijuana Laws and Teen Marijuana Use [PDF]
SSRN Electronic Journal, 2012 While at least a dozen state legislatures are considering bills to allow the consumption of marijuana for medicinal purposes, the federal government has recently intensified its efforts to close medical marijuana dispensaries. Federal officials contend that the legalization of medical marijuana encourages teenagers to use marijuana and have targeted ...
Daniel M. Anderson +2 more
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Exploring the Use of Medical Marijuana for Supportive Care of Oncology Patients. [PDF]
J Adv Pract Oncol, 2021 Medical marijuana, also known as cannabis, is being sought by patients and survivors to alleviate common symptoms of cancer and its treatments that affect their quality of life.
Dell DD, Stein DP.
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Medical marijuana laws and driving under the influence of marijuana and alcohol. [PDF]
Addiction, 2020 BACKGROUND AND AIMS Medical marijuana law (MML) enactment in the US has been associated with increased cannabis use but lower traffic fatality rates. We assessed the possible association of MML and individual-level driving under the influence of cannabis
Fink DS +5 more
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Assessing the preparedness and future-readiness of Malaysian community pharmacists in Klang Valley regarding the use of medical marijuana [PDF]
BMC Health Services ResearchBackground This study investigated community pharmacists' level of knowledge and attitude towards medical marijuana and its association with sociodemographic characteristics.
Fu Wai Kuang, Muhammad Junaid Farrukh
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Expanding legal treatment options for medical marijuana in the State of Louisiana [PDF]
Journal of Community Hospital Internal Medicine Perspectives, 2021 Background: The use of cannabis for ‘medical’ purposes has expanded throughout the USA. Despite the limited peer-reviewed medical research, medical marijuana therapy has been to treat chronic pain, stimulate appetite, treat nausea, and ameliorate muscle ...
Theresa Kane +4 more
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Weight stability in adults with obesity initiating medical marijuana treatment for other medical conditions [PDF]
Journal of Cannabis Research, 2022 Few studies have evaluated weight change in patients who initiate medical marijuana treatment to address diagnosed health concerns. The objective of this study was to examine whether patients initiating medical marijuana use for a qualifying health ...
Michelle R. Lent +4 more
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The Analyses of State and Federal Medical Marijuana Laws and How They Apply to Employment
, 2011 The purpose of this study is to analyze and discuss the current discrepancies in the legal system as it applies to medical marijuana in the employment sector.
Sergeev, Lizaveta
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Changes in health-related quality of life over the first three months of medical marijuana use [PDF]
Journal of Cannabis ResearchBackground The psychosocial impact of medical marijuana use is not yet known. This study evaluated short-term changes in health-related quality of life (HRQoL) over the first three months of medical marijuana use. Methods This prospective, observational,
Michelle R. Lent +3 more
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