{"id":15071,"date":"2017-09-21T09:02:43","date_gmt":"2017-09-21T16:02:43","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.cinemastance.com\/?p=15071"},"modified":"2017-09-21T09:02:43","modified_gmt":"2017-09-21T16:02:43","slug":"friend-request-an-exercise-in-relying-100-on-the-jump-scare","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cinemastance.com\/?p=15071","title":{"rendered":"FRIEND REQUEST- An Exercise in Relying 100% on the Jump Scare"},"content":{"rendered":"
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\u00a0Medical Marijuana Works For<\/h1>\n

What studies say about cannabis’ effect on chronic pain, MS, depression and other conditions<\/h2>\n<\/header>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Patients place orders for medical marijuana at a dispensary in Florida.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

En espa\u00f1ol\u00a0| Evaluating medical marijuana research disease by disease is not easy, hampered as it is by the federal government\u2019s ban on government-supported data collection. Observational studies \u2014 in which users simply report their experiences \u2014 may look rosy. Animal and test-tube studies also can sound promising. But plenty of stuff that helps mice or a clump of cells in a petri dish may not help us humans. Despite these obstacles, there are some conditions and diseases for which cannabis is clearly a useful treatment. Others, not so much. Visit\u00a0https:\/\/thedartco.com\/collections\/best-weed-pipes<\/a><\/em>.<\/p>\n

Chronic pain<\/h3>\n

More than 600,000 Americans turn to cannabis for relief from chronic pain \u2014 and the scientific evidence for its effectiveness is substantial. In gold-standard randomized clinical trials of people who had agonizing health concerns \u2014 peripheral neuropathy (nerve pain from diabetes), spinal cord injury, HIV or complex regional pain syndrome, cancer, chemotherapy, muscle and joint problems, rheumatoid arthritis and multiple sclerosis \u2014 cannabis reduced pain by 40 percent, according to the 2017 NASEM report.<\/p>\n

In a recent Canadian study, cannabis even soothed arthritic lab rats. Surprisingly, there\u2019s little evidence (yet) from human studies for the most common form of arthritis, osteoarthritis \u2014 the wear-and-tear joint disease affecting 50 percent of adults age 65-plus. Clinical trials are underway. But who\u2019s waiting? Arthritis was the top reason older adults used cannabis in a 2019 Colorado survey, followed by back pain. Overall, 79 percent said it helped.<\/p>\n

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Insomnia<\/h3>\n

The National Academies rate scientific proof for better sleep on cannabis as only \u201cmoderate\u201d in people with health conditions that interfere with slumber. But that\u2019s not slowing down older users. More than 1 in 3 people in a Colorado survey tried it for sleep; 86 percent said it helped. By plugging into cannabinoid receptors on brain cells, THC and CBD could possibly team up for better sleep, at least in the short term, in people with insomnia due to pain, obstructive sleep apnea, fibromyalgia, multiple sclerosis and anxiety.<\/p>\n

But beware: Choosing cannabis for sleep can be tricky. A little THC helps, but too much could keep you awake. Too little CBD could interfere with good sleep, while a bigger dose may help you snooze longer with fewer overnight wake-ups, a recent Palo Alto University review says.<\/p>\n

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Depression, anxiety and PTSD<\/h3>\n

Lifting low moods and calming chronic tension brought 1 in 5 older adults in a recent survey to medical cannabis. More than 90 percent said it helped. Meanwhile, treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is emerging as another top use.<\/p>\n

So far, data for all of these mental health issues is sparse. We\u2019ll know more soon. At least seven studies of cannabis in anxiety and\/or depression are in the works in the United States and around the world. So are at least six studies for PTSD.<\/p>\n

For now, small studies and surveys hint at benefits and problems \u2014 especially for depression. The good news: In a 2018 Washington State University online survey of 3,151 medical marijuana users with depression, in-the-moment symptoms improved by 50 percent after just two puffs of generally low-THC, high-CBD pot. As with any drug, dosage matters: More wasn\u2019t better. The bad news: Over time, their ongoing depression worsened somewhat. Regular use may change cannabinoid receptors in the brain, boosting vulnerability to dark moods, the researchers note. Stopping can reverse it.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Note: Potency varies by strain and form, and it can often be tough to gauge\u00a0a patient’s\u00a0tolerance. So before\u00a0a patient\u00a0engages in a cannabis-based medical treatment,\u00a0he or she should consult their\u00a0doctor and approach with caution; there\u2019s limited scientific research and, as with any medication, the effects vary by user.<\/b><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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The picture looks brighter for anxiety \u2014 if you choose your cannabis carefully. In a 2018 study, volunteers who used cannabis reduced their use of commonly prescribed anxiety-reducing benzodiazepines by 47 percent. Users are enthusiastic. \u201cAnxiety can really increase as you get older,\u201d notes Barbara Blaser, 73, a nurse navigator who helps teach older cannabis users at Magnolia Wellness dispensary in Oakland, California. \u201cYour kids are far away, your friends are passing away, you don\u2019t know what will happen next in your life. A small amount of cannabis can help you feel better. Right now, I\u2019m using a gel pen that delivers a tiny dab to my skin. It sinks in and I relax.\u201d<\/p>\n

Quantity matters: A little bit (7.5 milligrams of THC, less than the content of many edibles) reduced stress in a 2017 study. But 12.5 milligrams (what you\u2019d get from a few puffs of the popular pot strain GSC (formerly Girl Scout Cookies) increased anxiety.<\/p>\n

Cannabis has potential for people with PTSD. THC and CBD may soften \u201cfear memories\u201d that flood the brain in response to PTSD triggers (such as a sudden loud noise), say researchers from the National Center for PTSD in Palo Alto, California. Taking THC at night meant fewer and less intense nightmares for 47 people with PTSD in a 2009 clinical trial in Canada.<\/p>\n

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Multiple sclerosis<\/h3>\n

Nearly 1 million Americans, including many 45 and older, live with the debilitating muscle spasms and pain of multiple sclerosis. Up to 66 percent of them may be using medical marijuana, a 2017 survey found. It\u2019s likely they\u2019ve cut back on MS medications, too. In fact, people with MS are the second-largest group of medical marijuana users in the U.S., behind chronic pain sufferers. There\u2019s substantial science for cannabis\u2019 ability to reduce MS muscle spasms. Meanwhile, others are looking at a potential cannabis-based drug for MS. The cannabis research and development company MMJ International Holdings Corp. hopes to test an experimental medication \u2014 a highly purified, liquid plant extract with THC and CBD in a gelatin capsule \u2014 for MS in the U.S. soon.\u00a0 \u00a0ncer.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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