Cannabis For Chronic Pain
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Marijuana As Medicine
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Author : Institute of Medicine
language : en
Publisher: National Academies Press
Release Date : 2000-12-30
Marijuana As Medicine written by Institute of Medicine and has been published by National Academies Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2000-12-30 with Medical categories.
Some people suffer from chronic, debilitating disorders for which no conventional treatment brings relief. Can marijuana ease their symptoms? Would it be breaking the law to turn to marijuana as a medication? There are few sources of objective, scientifically sound advice for people in this situation. Most books about marijuana and medicine attempt to promote the views of advocates or opponents. To fill the gap between these extremes, authors Alison Mack and Janet Joy have extracted critical findings from a recent Institute of Medicine study on this important issue, interpreting them for a general audience. Marijuana As Medicine? provides patientsâ€"as well as the people who care for themâ€"with a foundation for making decisions about their own health care. This empowering volume examines several key points, including: Whether marijuana can relieve a variety of symptoms, including pain, muscle spasticity, nausea, and appetite loss. The dangers of smoking marijuana, as well as the effects of its active chemical components on the immune system and on psychological health. The potential use of marijuana-based medications on symptoms of AIDS, cancer, multiple sclerosis, and several other specific disorders, in comparison with existing treatments. Marijuana As Medicine? introduces readers to the active compounds in marijuana. These include the principal ingredient in Marinol, a legal medication. The authors also discuss the prospects for developing other drugs derived from marijuana's active ingredients. In addition to providing an up-to-date review of the science behind the medical marijuana debate, Mack and Joy also answer common questions about the legal status of marijuana, explaining the conflict between state and federal law regarding its medical use. Intended primarily as an aid to patients and caregivers, this book objectively presents critical information so that it can be used to make responsible health care decisions. Marijuana As Medicine? will also be a valuable resource for policymakers, health care providers, patient counselors, medical faculty and studentsâ€"in short, anyone who wants to learn more about this important issue.
Cannabis For Chronic Pain
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Author : Rav Ivker
language : en
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Release Date : 2017-09-12
Cannabis For Chronic Pain written by Rav Ivker and has been published by Simon and Schuster this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-09-12 with Health & Fitness categories.
The first authoritative and comprehensive guide for treating chronic pain with medical marijuana from a holistic family physician who has treated more than six thousand chronic pain patients with cannabis. While the number of patients using medical marijuana increases every year, misconceptions about cannabis and whether it’s harmful or dangerous still exist. In Cannabis for Chronic Pain, Dr. Rav explains the potential of marijuana’s capacity for healing anyone afflicted with chronic pain. Medical marijuana is a safe, non-addictive alternative to dangerous opiate pain pills. Along with sharing his own story of using medical marijuana to heal from a severe case of shingles, Dr. Rav guides you through the cannabis and holistic treatment for your specific chronic pain condition. If you are suffering from arthritis, back pain, migraines, fibromyalgia, menstrual cramps, IBS, Crohn’s Disease, anxiety, depression, or pain from cancer or its treatment, this may be the book for you. Dr. Rav offers step by step instruction on the benefits and appropriate use of medical marijuana. And he dispels many of the misconceptions. Did you know that you don’t have to smoke or eat cannabis for it to be effective? There are now patches and drops. We are entering a new age of acceptance and perhaps most importantly, as Dr. Rav highlights, it is now possible to create a distinct cannabis prescription for different types of chronic pain. Find what works for you and finally get the relief you need. Cannabis for Chronic Pain is the new, definitive guide for anyone who suffers from chronic pain.
Medical Cannabis For Pain Relief
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Author : Steven Leonard-Johnson Rn Phd
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2016-05-29
Medical Cannabis For Pain Relief written by Steven Leonard-Johnson Rn Phd and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-05-29 with categories.
Chapter 9 features cannabis as an analgesic, anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial, anti-fungal, anti-cancerous, anti-seizure, anti-spasmodic, anti-anxiety, and bone growth promoter when used in applied cannabinoid therapy in dentistry. It is no secret that treating patients with medical cannabis remains a misunderstood and controversial topic to many. A new word has been coined in the cannabis industry for those who still fear using cannabis: cannaphobia. Contributing to professional cannaphobia are the wide ranges of laws concerning medical cannabis. The laws seem disorganized, ambiguous, and confusing, not only from state to state, but from state to federal level as well. Many practitioners feel they may face trouble from the authorities if they recommend cannabis. On top of this, many practitioners have a lack of understanding of how medical cannabis works. Anyone who absorbs the information in this book will be able to hold his or her own in any conversation on the topic of medical cannabis. To be totally honest, I speak to many nurses and doctors who work in a completely allopathic setting, and they are clueless about medical cannabis, especially in the states where it is not as yet legal. This is understandable; however, it's probably not acceptable, in light of the fact that millions of people use cannabis as medicine. I think, as servants to the public, we need to ensure that our medical knowledge reflects the needs and reality of the public, not the other way around. A lack of knowledge about a medicine is not good form, especially in light of cannabis becoming one of the most significant medicines of our time and one of the most popular with the public. EXCERPT FROM CHAPTER 6: Neuro Biological Aspects of Medicinal Cannabis and Chronic Pain My clinical background has been rounded out from more than thirty years of hospital-based nursing and working as a medical massage therapist and biofeedback therapist in the clinical office setting. I was first licensed as a massage therapist in 1980 and then graduated nursing school in 1985. I received my biofeedback and psychiatric nursing certifications in 1989. During my thirty-plus years as a massage therapist, I have easily performed thousands of medical massage therapy and clinical biofeedback sessions. I did not mention in my bio that I also did medical massage therapy out of Dr. Jhaveri's medical office in Middletown, New York. It was when working with Dr. Jhaveri that I received my most intensive training in the psychophysiological aspects of stress and pain management. Also, in the summer of 1985, I was a massage therapist at Grossinger's Resort and Country Club in the Catskill Mountains in New York. I received a lot of invaluable training there from Grossinger's longtime resident masseur, a French physical therapist named Jules Bonnefin, PT, MsT. It was in the day-to-day work, apprenticing with the masters such as Jules and Dr. Jhavari, that I learned my trade. Massage therapists tune into muscles, and muscles at the basic.. END This book was written by best-selling cannabis nurse-author, Steven Leonard-Johnson, RN, PhD, who co-wrote "CBD-Rich Hemp Oil: Cannabis Medicine is Back." His book hit #1 in eleven countries on Amazon's best seller list in the category of psychopharmacology. This book, written by an ANCC board certified psychiatric nurse, is of the same caliber, yet goes even deeper into the psycho-physiological and neuro-biological mechanisms of medical cannabis. Steven's latest book is written with social consciousness in mind. He invited Vietnam Veteran Lieutenant Commander Al Byrne, USN, ret., to write the foreword of this book. By doing so, Lieutenant Commander Byrne has done an exquisite job in presenting a solid rationale for providing medical cannabis to Veterans. This is a powerful book designed to bring forth social change for a more compassionate society.
Cannabis And Chronic Pain
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Author : Arnold Kuntz Ph D
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2020-11-18
Cannabis And Chronic Pain written by Arnold Kuntz Ph D and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-11-18 with categories.
Pain is one of the most common symptoms of disease. Acute pain is usually successfully managed with non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) and/or opioids, but chronic pain is often difficult to treat and can be very disabling. An adjuvant is a drug that is not primarily intended to be an analgesic but can be used to reduce pain either alone or in combination with other pain medications. Some of these drugs have been known for some time, but their acceptance has waxed and waned over time. However, new approaches to targeting the pain pathway have been developed and adjuvant analgesics continue to attract both scientific and medical interest as constituents of a multimodal approach to pain management. The role of cannabis plant and its components, called cannabinoids, as adjuvant analgesics in the treatment of chronic pain, has been the subject of longstanding controversy.Flowering plants within the genus Cannabis (also known as marijuana) in the family Cannabaceae have been cultivated for thousands of years in many parts of the world for spiritual, recreational and medicinal purposes. Preparations of the cannabis plant, which are taken by smoking or oral ingestion, have been observed to produce analgesic, anti-anxiety, anti-spasmodic, muscle relaxant, anti-inflammatory and anticonvulsant effects. However, the prohibition of cannabis cultivation, supply and possession from the middle of the 20th century (due to its psychoactivity and potential for producing dependence), has impeded cannabis research. In recent years there is a growing debate about cannabis use for medical purposes. In many countries cannabis use for medical reasons is legal and some countries have also decriminalized or legalized the recreational use of cannabis. The term medical cannabis is used to refer to the physician-recommended use of cannabis and its constituents, cannabinoids, to treat disease or improve symptoms. The use of cannabis and cannabinoids may be limited by its psychotropic side effects (e.g., euphoria, anxiety, paranoia) or other central nervous system (CNS)-related undesired effects (cognitive impairment, depression of motor activity, addiction), which occur because of activation of cannabinoid CB1 receptors in the CNS . As interest in the use of cannabinoids as adjunctive therapy for pain management has increased in the last decades, there has been a continuing need for an increase in cannabis research and bridging the knowledge gap about cannabis and its use in pain treatment. Therefore, research on cannabis and cannabinoids has increased dramatically in recent years. However, there are several obstacles that need to be overcome, such as the regulations and policies that restrict access to the cannabis products, funding limitations, and numerous methodological challenges (drug delivery, the placebo issue, etc.).
Fast Facts About Medical Cannabis And Opioids
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Author : Gregory Smith, MD
language : en
Publisher: Springer Publishing Company
Release Date : 2020-03-18
Fast Facts About Medical Cannabis And Opioids written by Gregory Smith, MD and has been published by Springer Publishing Company this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-03-18 with Medical categories.
Note to Readers: Publisher does not guarantee quality or access to any included digital components if book is purchased through a third-party seller. Helps nurses to provide the best and safest care for patients suffering from chronic pain This is the first book to discuss the use of medical cannabis in helping combat the opioid crisis, relieving pain, and reversing opioid addiction rates. With information presented in short chapters with bulleted content, this concise resource delivers all the information healthcare professionals need to know about non–cancer-related chronic pain, the opioid crisis, and medical cannabis. Using the most up-to-date evidence available, it examines the varied causes of chronic pain and provides a succinct overview of how cannabis can be integrated into treatment plans. Fast Facts About Medical Cannabis and Opioids delves into the epidemiology behind chronic pain, what the endocannabinoid system is, and how it works. It examines the complex interactions of opiates, cannabinoids, and the central nervous system, and answers key questions about different types of medical cannabis to promote open, honest conversations. Above all, this handbook provides the tools for obtaining unbiased, accurate information to share with patients. Key Features: Delivers a comprehensive overview of the opioid crisis in the United States and the benefits and drawbacks of medical cannabis as an alternative or supplement to opioids Discusses dos and don’ts of recommending medical cannabis to patients Provides the most up-to-date information on cannabis legislation Covers the endocannabinoid system and its biology Compares the use of opioids and medical cannabis for managing chronic pain Presents key information in short chapters, bulleted content, and figures, plus Fast Facts boxes that highlight key information
Cannabinoids And Pain
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Author : Samer N. Narouze
language : en
Publisher: Springer Nature
Release Date : 2021-07-01
Cannabinoids And Pain written by Samer N. Narouze and has been published by Springer Nature this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-07-01 with Medical categories.
This book presents a well-balanced view of the potential medical use of cannabinoids in pain. It comprehensively covers the current challenges with medical cannabis utilization and provides recommendations for research and future directions. Organized into nine sections, the book begins with an introduction to medical cannabis, including its history, regulations, and the general attitudes of pain physicians on cannabis. Section two explores the biological effects of marijuana via the endocannabinoid system and its complex structure of receptors and enzymes. Sections three, four, and five then delve further into pharmacology and the mechanisms of action applicable to cannabinoids in managing pain. Timely and socially conscious, section six examines the benefits of substituting opioids with cannabinoids for preoperative management. Echoing the book's well-rounded content, sections seven and eight consider the challenges with medical cannabis, including safety and quality control, brain development risks, vaping hazards, and withdrawal. The book then closes with a look at the future of cannabis in medical research. Thoroughly and equitably composed, Cannabinoids and Pain is an invaluable resource for primary care physicians, pain and palliative care physicians, and oncologists.
Use Of Cannabis In Pain Management
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Author : Pharmacology University
language : en
Publisher: Pharmacology University
Release Date : 2021-12-01
Use Of Cannabis In Pain Management written by Pharmacology University and has been published by Pharmacology University this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-12-01 with Health & Fitness categories.
Pain is one of the main reasons for consultation in health centers around the world. It is an unpleasant symptom that develops from a neurological response to physical or chemical stimuli representing actual or potential damage to tissues and can affect various aspects of the sufferer's life, deteriorating their quality of life. Man's search for pain relief is almost as old as his existence. The ancient shamans, the first physicians in history, dedicated their studies and practices to alleviate pain. Trying with different plants and performing rudimentary and potentially deadly surgical procedures, an endless number of processes whose purpose was nothing more than to relieve pain in all its forms and intensities. One of the most remarkable findings in ancient medicine is the discovery of the analgesic properties of the cannabis plant. This observation was made at least 6,000 years ago and is still valid today. The liberation boom regarding legal restrictions in cannabis use and research has permitted the scientific exploration of the plant's properties, applied to medicine, health, and wellness. This has led to new modern studies exploring the effectiveness of cannabinoid treatment for pain as an adjuvant in the company of other analgesics and by itself. The future of medical cannabis looks promising according to this research. Especially for patients with chronic pain conditions, such as rheumatoid arthritis, fibromyalgia, or neuropathic pain, especially considering that the adverse effects are considerably less and the many administration methods available, many of which are minimally invasive, convenient, and easy to use. In this audiobook, we explore the effects of cannabis on pain relief. We begin defining the concept of what pain is and its function in the body. Then investigate the role of the endocannabinoid system in the part of the nervous system responsible for the transmission of pain, as the scientific basis of the findings described throughout this text. Once this is understood, we focused on the most outstanding aspects concluded by those studies related to using cannabis and its derivatives in pain treatment. Likewise, we discuss how the properties of cannabinoids when applied to the management of this condition with a scientific approach and using testimonies from various patients with different diseases with pain as the main symptom. We can see how the use of the plant helped these people improve their lives. Finally, we study some homemade cannabis-based products which might be beneficial in managing certain types of pain and even some conditions where the use of the plant could be contraindicated.
Medical Cannabis For Chronic Pain Relief
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Author : Steven Leonard-Johnson
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2018
Medical Cannabis For Chronic Pain Relief written by Steven Leonard-Johnson and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018 with Chronic pain categories.
"Pain is not always treated adequately with available opiates, anti-depressants, and/or anticonvulsant drugs. Opioids have proven efficacy and relative safety treating acute pain and pain during terminal illness. Opioids do not have proven efficacy or safety for treating chronic pain the long term (Kowal 2015). 10 milligrams of THC (marijuana's active ingredient) yielded the same amount of pain relief as 60 milligrams of codeine in one Institute Of Medicine study of 473 adults. 80% of cannabis users gave up their anxiety, pain, and arthritis medication in one study conducted by the Centre for Addictions Research of BC. Opioid painkillers and heroin have driven overdose deaths to the point where they are now the leading cause of fatal injuries in the U.S. Veterans are twice as likely to die from accidental overdose compared to the non-veteran population. In the U.S. Pharmacopeia from 1850-1941, marijuana & hashish extracts were the three most prescribed medications in the US from 1842-1890s. During these years there were over 2000 different pharmaceutical medications containing cannabis. These cannabis medicines were produced and sold in the U.S. by Squibb, Eli Lily and Parke Davis. States with medical cannabis laws had a 24.8 percent lower mean annual opioid overdose mortality rate compared with states without medical cannabis laws. Medical cannabis and opioids can work together and in many instances reduce the amount of opioid medication needed for the same level of pain reduction or eliminate the need for opioid medication altogether" -- Back cover.
Clinical Practice Guidelines We Can Trust
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Author : Institute of Medicine
language : en
Publisher: National Academies Press
Release Date : 2011-06-16
Clinical Practice Guidelines We Can Trust written by Institute of Medicine and has been published by National Academies Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-06-16 with Medical categories.
Advances in medical, biomedical and health services research have reduced the level of uncertainty in clinical practice. Clinical practice guidelines (CPGs) complement this progress by establishing standards of care backed by strong scientific evidence. CPGs are statements that include recommendations intended to optimize patient care. These statements are informed by a systematic review of evidence and an assessment of the benefits and costs of alternative care options. Clinical Practice Guidelines We Can Trust examines the current state of clinical practice guidelines and how they can be improved to enhance healthcare quality and patient outcomes. Clinical practice guidelines now are ubiquitous in our healthcare system. The Guidelines International Network (GIN) database currently lists more than 3,700 guidelines from 39 countries. Developing guidelines presents a number of challenges including lack of transparent methodological practices, difficulty reconciling conflicting guidelines, and conflicts of interest. Clinical Practice Guidelines We Can Trust explores questions surrounding the quality of CPG development processes and the establishment of standards. It proposes eight standards for developing trustworthy clinical practice guidelines emphasizing transparency; management of conflict of interest ; systematic review-guideline development intersection; establishing evidence foundations for and rating strength of guideline recommendations; articulation of recommendations; external review; and updating. Clinical Practice Guidelines We Can Trust shows how clinical practice guidelines can enhance clinician and patient decision-making by translating complex scientific research findings into recommendations for clinical practice that are relevant to the individual patient encounter, instead of implementing a one size fits all approach to patient care. This book contains information directly related to the work of the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ), as well as various Congressional staff and policymakers. It is a vital resource for medical specialty societies, disease advocacy groups, health professionals, private and international organizations that develop or use clinical practice guidelines, consumers, clinicians, and payers.
The Health Effects Of Cannabis And Cannabinoids
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Author : National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine
language : en
Publisher: National Academies Press
Release Date : 2017-03-31
The Health Effects Of Cannabis And Cannabinoids written by National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine and has been published by National Academies Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-03-31 with Science categories.
Significant changes have taken place in the policy landscape surrounding cannabis legalization, production, and use. During the past 20 years, 25 states and the District of Columbia have legalized cannabis and/or cannabidiol (a component of cannabis) for medical conditions or retail sales at the state level and 4 states have legalized both the medical and recreational use of cannabis. These landmark changes in policy have impacted cannabis use patterns and perceived levels of risk. However, despite this changing landscape, evidence regarding the short- and long-term health effects of cannabis use remains elusive. While a myriad of studies have examined cannabis use in all its various forms, often these research conclusions are not appropriately synthesized, translated for, or communicated to policy makers, health care providers, state health officials, or other stakeholders who have been charged with influencing and enacting policies, procedures, and laws related to cannabis use. Unlike other controlled substances such as alcohol or tobacco, no accepted standards for safe use or appropriate dose are available to help guide individuals as they make choices regarding the issues of if, when, where, and how to use cannabis safely and, in regard to therapeutic uses, effectively. Shifting public sentiment, conflicting and impeded scientific research, and legislative battles have fueled the debate about what, if any, harms or benefits can be attributed to the use of cannabis or its derivatives, and this lack of aggregated knowledge has broad public health implications. The Health Effects of Cannabis and Cannabinoids provides a comprehensive review of scientific evidence related to the health effects and potential therapeutic benefits of cannabis. This report provides a research agendaâ€"outlining gaps in current knowledge and opportunities for providing additional insight into these issuesâ€"that summarizes and prioritizes pressing research needs.