In-depth review of the cannabis studies has been controversial in that medical cannabis could have fewer proven benefits as commonly perceived with major dangers still evident, particularly in youth and regular users. Cannabis Medical Use: New Evidence Highlights Risks and Limited Benefits – Latest Health News
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What the Study Found about Cannabis Medical Use: New Evidence Highlights Risks and Limited Benefits
A comprehensive literature survey of a total of over 2,500 scientific reports resulted in the following conclusion:
- Some of the acceptable uses of cannabis include nausea related to chemotherapy, weight loss in HIV and some serious pediatric convulsions.
- There is weak or inconclusive evidence that it can be used as a chronic pain, anxiety, insomnia, PTSD, Parkinson, or arthritis treatment.
Risks Identified
Key concerns include:
- Increased psychological risks (e.g., psychotic symptoms, anxiety disorders) of adolescents.
- Dependence and withdrawal complaints were experienced by an estimated 29 percent of medical users.. New York Post
- The possible cardiovascular health consequences of daily use. New York Post
Increased risk of developing dementia in adults older than 45 years is also associated with severe and acute care episodes of cannabis although no cause-effect relationships have been established yet. EurekAlert!
What This Means for Patients
Researchers note that cannabis may be prescribed as a treatment with caution and limited evidence especially in older patients and individuals with other health issues. Caution is encouraged in patients to see clinicians and assess the risks and possible benefits.
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